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Facts
Also Known As | Cherilyn Sarkisian |
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Born | May 20, 1946 (age 78) • California |
Awards And Honors | Kennedy Center Honors (2018) • Grammy Award (1999) • Academy Award (1988) • Academy Award (1988): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Golden Globe Award (1988): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1974): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Grammy Award (2000): Best Dance Recording |
Notable Family Members | spouse Sonny Bono • son Chaz Bono |
Married To | Gregg Allman (1975–1979) • Sonny Bono (1964–1975) |
Musical Acts | Sonny & Cher • Black Rose • Allman and Woman |
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Stuck on You" (2003) • "Bobbleheads: The Movie" (2020) • "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018) • "Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh" (2017) • "Zookeeper" (2011) • "Burlesque" (2010) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Faithful" (1996) • "Ready to Wear" (1994) • "The Player" (1992) • "Mermaids" (1990) • "Moonstruck" (1987) • "Suspect" (1987) • "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987) • "Mask" (1985) • "Silkwood" (1983) • "Dead Ringer" (1981) • "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) • "Love, American Style" (1971) • "Chastity" (1969) • "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1967) |
Albums | "Dancing Queen" (2018) • "Closer to the Truth" (2013) • "Burlesque [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2010) • "Live: The Farewell Tour" (2003) • "Living Proof" (2002) • "Not.Com.mercial" (2000) • "Believe" (1998) • "It's a Man's World" (1996) • "Love Hurts" (1991) • "The Ugly Duckling" (1990) • "Heart of Stone" (1989) • "Cher" (1987) • "I Paralyze" (1982) • "Prisoner" (1979) • "Take Me Home" (1979) • "This Is Cher" (1978) • "Cherished" (1977) • "I'd Rather Believe in You" (1976) • "Stars" (1975) • "Half-Breed" (1974) • "Dark Lady" (1974) • "Bittersweet White Light" (1974) • "Foxy Lady" (1972) • "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" (1971) • "3614 Jackson Highway" (1969) • "With Love, Cher" (1968) • "Backstage" (1968) • "The Sonny Side of Cher" (1966) • "Chér" (1966) • "All I Really Want to Do" (1965) |
Top Questions
Is Cher married?
Gregg Allman (1975–1979), Sonny Bono (1964–1975)
Where was Cher born?
Cher was born in El Centro, California, United States.
When was Cher born?
Cher was born on May 20, 1946.
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