Bebe Neuwirth

Bebe Neuwirth

66 · Born: Dec 31, 1958

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 31, 1958 Newark, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Chris Calkins

    ( May 4, 2009 to Dec 15, 2025 )
  • Paul Dorman

    ( Jun 1, 1984 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Lee Paul Neuwirth
  • Sydney Anne Neuwirth
Relatives
  • Peter Neuwirth (Sibling)

Biography

Beatrice "Bebe" Neuwirth, a talented individual, is the offspring of Sydney Anne, a gifted artist, and Lee Paul Neuwirth, a renowned mathematician. Born and raised in the charming town of Princeton, New Jersey, Neuwirth initially pursued a career in dance, showcasing her skills and artistry.

Her journey in the entertainment industry began in the bustling city of New York, where she made her mark in the iconic musical "A Chorus Line". This marked the starting point of her successful career, which would go on to include a Tony Award-winning performance in the production of "Sweet Charity".

In addition to her accomplishments on stage, Neuwirth also made a name for herself on television, earning two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of the memorable character Lilith Sternin Crane on the popular sitcom "Cheers", which premiered in 1982.

Career

2023
Captain Fall
Captain Fall as Alexis Fall
2022
Julia
Julia as Avis
2021
tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM! as "Sunday" Legend #9
Ultra City Smiths
Ultra City Smiths as Lady Andrea The Giant (voice)
Teenage Euthanasia
Teenage Euthanasia as Baba (voice)
2020
Modern Persuasion
Modern Persuasion as Vanessa PErry
2017
Humor Me
Humor Me as C.C. Rudin
2014
Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary as Nadine Tolliver
2013
Browsers
Browsers as Julianna Mancuso-Bruni
2012
2009
Fame
Fame as Ms. Kraft
2008
Adopt a Sailor
Adopt a Sailor as Patricia
2006
Game 6
Game 6 as Joanna Bourne
2005
2004
Great Performances
Great Performances as Host (segment "All Singing, All Dancing")
The Big Bounce
The Big Bounce as Alison Ritchie
Le divorce
Le divorce as Julia Manchevering
2002
Tadpole
Tadpole as Diane Lodder
The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina as Thumbelina's Mother (voice)
2000
An Extremely Goofy Movie
An Extremely Goofy Movie as Sylvia Marpole (voice)
Cupid & Cate
Cupid & Cate as Francesca
Deadline
Deadline as Nikki Masucci
Dash and Lilly
Dash and Lilly as Dorothy Parker
Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights as Ada Kurtzman
1998
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
An All Dogs Christmas Carol as Anabelle / Belladonna (voice)
The Faculty
The Faculty as Principal Valerie Drake
Celebrity
Celebrity as Nina - the Hooker
1996
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 as Anabelle (voice)
Dear Diary
Dear Diary as Annie
The Associate
The Associate as Camille Scott
1995
Jumanji
Jumanji as Nora Shepherd
1993
The Paint Job
The Paint Job as Margaret
Malice
Malice as Det. Dana Harris
Wild Palms
Wild Palms as Tabba Schwartzkopf
1991
Bugsy
Bugsy as Countess di Frasso
Cheers
Cheers as Lilith Sternin
1990
Green Card
Green Card as Lauren Adler
Without Her Consent
Without Her Consent as Gloria Allred
Unspeakable Acts
Unspeakable Acts as Susan Maxwell
1989
Say Anything...
Say Anything... as Mrs. Evans