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Barbara Hershey Biography (One of America's Finest Actresses)

Birthday: February 5, 1948 (Aquarius)

Born In: Hollywood, California, United States

Advanced Search Barbara Hershey is an American actress, best known for her roles in films, such as ‘A Killing in a Small Town’ and ‘The Portrait of a Lady.’ For the latter, she received an ‘Academy Award’ nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress.’ Born and brought up in California, Barbara wanted to become an actress from a very young age. She attended drama classes while studying in high school. At the age of 17, she made her acting debut when she landed a minor role in the series ‘Gidget.’ She appeared in many films over the next two decades and was known mostly for her roles in successful films, such as ‘Heaven with a Gun’ and ‘Boxcar Bertha.’ In the 1980s, Barbara started receiving critical appreciation for films, such as ‘Hannah and Her Sisters,’ ‘A World Apart,’ and ‘The Portrait of a Lady.’ She also took up some iconic television roles during her career. She has frequently been mentioned in the lists compiled for the ‘best American actresses of all time.’ Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c3N_viFwlU(Barbara Hershey) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1SC59iAvNfo(Celebrity Posters) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWOmjZLCAG8(JohnnyFrickinRico) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz9u93EZIa0( David Gibson) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqkTemaq5JA(Harry Haller) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c3N_viFwlU(Barbara Hershey) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zujWtCorrNU(Nathan Alexander) Previous Next

Birthday: February 5, 1948 (Aquarius)

Born In: Hollywood, California, United States

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Nick Name: Barbara Seagull

Also Known As: Barbara Lynn Herzstein

Age: 78 Years, 78 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Stephen Douglas (m. 1992–1993)

father: Arnold Herzstein

mother: Melrose Herzstein

children: Tom Carradine

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Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

Diseases & Disabilities: Cardiomyopathy

Ancestry: Hungarian American, Russian American

U.S. State: California

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  What movies has Barbara Hershey been in?

  Barbara Hershey has appeared in numerous movies, including "The Last Temptation of Christ," "Beaches," "Black Swan," "Insidious," and "The Entity."
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  Is Barbara Hershey retired from acting?

  No, Barbara Hershey is still active in her acting career and continues to take on various roles in movies and television shows.
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  Does Barbara Hershey have any upcoming projects?

  As of the latest information available, Barbara Hershey does not have any upcoming projects announced. However, she continues to be involved in the entertainment industry.
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  What is Barbara Hershey's acting style known for?

  Barbara Hershey is known for her versatile acting style, which allows her to portray a wide range of characters with depth and authenticity, captivating audiences with her performances.
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  How does Barbara Hershey prepare for her acting roles?

  Barbara Hershey is known to immerse herself fully in her characters by conducting thorough research, studying scripts in depth, and collaborating closely with directors and fellow cast members to bring her roles to life convincingly.

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American PeopleAmerican WomenAquarius ActressesAmerican ActressesActresses Who Are In Their 70s Childhood & Early LifeBarbara Lynn Herzstein was born on February 5, 1948, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Her father Arnold Nathan Herzstein worked as a columnist and was quite wealthy. Barbara’s paternal grandparents had immigrated to the USA from Russia and Hungary.Barbara, the youngest among three children in the family, was raised in a bungalow near the Hollywood Hills. As a kid, Barbara was influenced by the glitz and glamor of the American film industry. Barbara had made up her mind to become an actress at a very young age.However, Barbara was a shy kid who lacked self-confidence. She would keep her thoughts to herself so much so that many of her classmates in school thought she was deaf.But she overcame her shortcomings due to her desire to become an actress. She took drama classes while she was in high school. She was also an ‘A’ grade student but was largely uninterested in doing anything other than acting.She turned out to be an excellent actor and entered the good books of her drama teacher in high school. When she was 17 years old, her teacher introduced her to an agent. Barbara then landed a role in the television series ‘Gidget.’ With that, Barbara’s acting career took off.Continue Reading Below