Bernadette Peters has enjoyed a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences and critics alike with her performances on stage, television, in concert, and on recordings. She is one of the most highly acclaimed Broadway performers, with a total of seven Tony Award nominations and two wins, as well as eight Drama Desk Award nominations and three wins.
Born Bernadette Lazzara on February 28, 1948, in Queens, New York City, to Marguerite (Maltese) and Peter Lazzara, a bread delivery truck driver, Peters is of Sicilian descent.
