Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and film producer. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and began her professional career in Off-Off-Broadway plays before appearing in Fiddler on the Roof and Salvation on Broadway in the late 1960s. Midler gained prominence in 1970 by singing at the Continental Baths, where she built a core following.
Since 1970, Midler has released 13 studio albums and had hits with songs such as "The Rose," "Wind Beneath My Wings," and "From a Distance." She made her film debut in 1979 with The Rose, winning a Golden Globe for Best Actress, and starred in films including Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Beaches, and The First Wives Club. Her career spans nearly fifty years, with awards including 3 Grammy Awards, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys, a special Tony Award, and over 35 million records sold worldwide.
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