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Biography

Barbara Hershey (born Barbara Lynn Herzstein; February 5, 1948) is an American actress. In a career spanning more than 50 years, she has played a variety of roles on television and in cinema in several genres, including westerns and comedies. She began acting at age 17 in 1965 but did not achieve much critical acclaim until the latter half of the 1980s. By that time, the Chicago Tribune referred to her as "one of America's finest actresses". Hershey won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries/TV Film for her role in A Killing in a Small Town (1990). She received Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mary Magdalene in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and for her role in The Portrait of a Lady (1996). For the latter film, sh...

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FAQ

How old is Barbara Hershey?

Barbara Hershey is 78 years old

Where was Barbara Hershey born?

Hollywood, California, USA

When was Barbara Hershey born?

Feb 05, 1948

Fullname:

Barbara Hershey

Date of Birth:

Feb 05, 1948

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Hollywood, California, USA

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