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Bebe Neuwirth was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States on December 31, 1958. Bebe Neuwirth is a television actor, film actor and ballet dancer. That works out to 67 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Princeton High School. Awards on record include Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (1997), Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical (1986), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1990, 1991) and 2 more.
My Take
Bebe Neuwirth belongs to that rare class of performer who conquered both Broadway and television, two Tonys and two Emmys deep. What fascinates me is her ballet foundation, which gives every gesture a disciplined precision you can feel even in her comedic timing. People underestimate how much technical mastery hides behind a great comic performance, and she is the proof. There is a cool, knowing poise to her work that reads as effortless but is anything but. I am drawn to performers whose craft rewards a closer look, and Neuwirth is the connoisseur's choice every single time, on stage or screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bebe Neuwirth
- Name (Japanese)
- ビビ・ニューワース
- Reading
- びび・にゅーわーす
- Born
- December 31, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / ballet dancer / dancer
2. Background
- High school
- Princeton High School
Awards & achievements
- 1997 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 1986 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
- 1990 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1991 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
- Drama League Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bebe Neuwirth born?
Born December 31, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Bebe Neuwirth from?
Bebe Neuwirth is from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What does Bebe Neuwirth do?
Bebe Neuwirth works as actor, television actor, film actor, ballet dancer, dancer.
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