Bette Midler
Bette Midler is a multi Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and actress whose 40+ year career has seen her achieve success in many different mediums and genres. After growing up in Hawaii, Midler moved to New York City and began singing and performing in bathhouses with pianist Barry Manilow - who went on to produce her first album The Divine Miss M. After a string of successful albums and broadway roles, Midler made the leap to film where she starred in films such as Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Beaches and For the Boys. Since then, Midler has continued to record and perform.
Fast Facts
- Also known as: The Divine Miss M
- Born: December 1, 1945
- Origin: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Active: 1965-present
- Daughter: Sophie Von Haselberg
- Grammy Awards: 4
- 1979: Academy Award nomination for "The Rose"
- Midler began headlining at Caesars Palace, beginning February 20, 2008 in Las Vegas.
- Her official title is Duchess Bette Midler, as her husband Martin von Haselberg is a Duke.
- Performed on the final episode of the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson
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