Bernadette Peters: Biography in Details
Who is Bernadette Peters?
Bernadette Peters is an American actress who is also a singer. She is known for appearing in Ugly Betty, Animaniacs, The Good Fight, and more.
She is an author who has written children’s books titled Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again, Broadway Barks, Stella is a Star and more.
Who are the parents of Bernadette Peters?
Her birthdate is 28 Feb 1948 and the place she was born is is New York City, the US. The name of her mother was Marguerite Maltese plus her father’s name was Peter Lazzara.
Similarly, Bernadette’s ancestry is Italian, and has an older brother named Joseph Lazzara. Her older sister Donna DeSeta is a casting director.
As per her academics, she attended Quintano’s School for Young Professionals.
Bernadette Peters- Professional Life, Career
Bernadette Peters has become a popular face of the acting world where she made several screen appearances. Her first movie is Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies that was released in 1973.
Some of her other movie credits are,
- Silent Movie in 1976
- Pennies from Heaven in 1981
- Impromptu in 1991
- It Runs in the Family in 2003
- Coming Up Roses in 2011
- The Broken Hearts Gallery in 2020
Her TV credits are,
- Animaniacs as Rita/Cheshire Cat
- All’s Fair as Charley Drake
- Ugly Betty as Jodie Papadakis
- Mozart in the Jungle as Gloria Windsor
- The Good Fight as Lenore Rindell
Moreover, as a TV singer, Peters sang Bernadette Peters (1980), I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight (1996), Kramer’s Song (2008), Stella’s Song (2010), etc.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 1968 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Won |
| 1986 | Tony Award | Best Actress in a Musical | Won |
| 1999 | Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Won |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Nominated |
| 2003 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Special | Nominated |
What is Bernadette Peters’s net worth?
By the records of 2022, Bernadette Peters has a net worth of around $40 million (estimated). The yearly salary and other earnings of her are not disclosed.
Rumors, Controversy
This talented actress/author is keeping herself away from rumors and desperate scandals.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Bernadette Peters’s height of 5 ft 3 inches and her body weight is 58 kg. Also, she has dark brown eyes and naturally dark brown hair.
She mostly dyes her hair in blonde, auburn, plus light brown colors.
Social Media
Bernadette Peters is available on other social sites like Facebook with more than 236k followers. Also, her Twitter and Instagram accounts are followed by over 102k and 54k people respectively.
Trivia/Facts
- Her zodiac sign is Pisces.
- As of 2021, she is 73 years old.
- She started her acting career in 1958.
- She joined Twitter in Sep 2010.
- Her pet dog’s name is Charlie.
- Her dad was a bread delivery truck driver.
- She is trained in tap dancing.
- She did several solo concerts plus musical tours.
- The public gave her The Queen of Broadway.
Bernadette Peters’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February | Wednesday |
| 2025 | February | Friday |
| 2026 | February | Saturday |
| 2027 | February | Sunday |
| 2028 | February | Monday |