Barbra Streisand's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Barbra Streisand. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Barbra Streisand is a highly accomplished American entertainer with a career spanning over six decades. She's a singer, actress, songwriter, producer, and director, recognized for her significant achievements across various entertainment fields. Streisand holds the distinction of being the first artist to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, highlighting her exceptional talent and versatility.
March 22, 1962: Opening of "I Can Get It for You Wholesale"
On March 22, 1962, "I Can Get It for You Wholesale" opened at the Shubert Theater. Barbra Streisand's performance received rave reviews, and she earned a Tony Award nomination and the New York Drama Critic's prize for Best Supporting Actress.
1964: Broadway Performance in "Funny Girl"
In 1964, Barbra Streisand returned to Broadway with an acclaimed performance as Fanny Brice in "Funny Girl", introducing her signature songs "People" and "Don't Rain on My Parade." She was nominated for a Tony Award but lost to Carol Channing.
1964: Presented Distinguished Merit Award
In 1964, Streisand was presented the Distinguished Merit Award by Mademoiselle, recognizing her achievements and contributions.
1965: Selected as Miss Ziegfeld
In 1965, Streisand was selected as Miss Ziegfeld, a recognition of her talent and charisma.
1968: Starring in Funny Girl and Winning an Academy Award
In 1968, Barbra Streisand starred in her first film, a reprise of her Broadway hit Funny Girl. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the role in 1968, sharing it with Katharine Hepburn.
1968: Starred in "Funny Girl" and Won an Oscar
In 1968, Barbra Streisand starred in the critically acclaimed film "Funny Girl" and won the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 41st Academy Awards, marking a significant achievement in her acting career.
1968: Academy Award for Best Actress
In 1968, Barbra Streisand won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Funny Girl," marking a significant triumph in her acting career.
1968: Received Israel Freedom Medal
In 1968, she received the Israel Freedom Medal, the highest civilian award of Israel.
1969: Appearing in Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll
From 1969, Barbra Streisand appeared in Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll a total of 10 times.
1969: Awarded Pied Piper Award by ASCAP
In 1969, Streisand was awarded Pied Piper Award by ASCAP and Prix De L'Academie Charles Cros.
1970: Special Tony Award
In 1970, Barbra Streisand received a Special Tony Award, which recognized her outstanding contributions to Broadway theater.
1970: Received Honorary "Star of the Decade" Tony Award
In 1970, Barbra Streisand received an honorary "Star of the Decade" Tony Award, recognizing her significant contributions to the theater and entertainment industry.
1971: Gained Success With Stoney End Album
In 1971, Streisand gained newfound success with the pop and ballad-oriented album 'Stoney End', produced by Richard Perry. The title track, written by Laura Nyro, became a major hit for her.
1973: Starring in The Way We Were
In 1973, Barbra Streisand starred in the drama The Way We Were with Robert Redford, for which she received an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress.
1976: Winning Second Academy Award for "Evergreen"
In 1976, Barbra Streisand earned her second Academy Award for Best Original Song (with Paul Williams) for "Evergreen", from A Star Is Born, in which she also starred.
1976: Academy Award for Best Original Song
In 1976, Barbra Streisand won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Evergreen", this made her the first woman to receive the latter.
1976: Inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1976, Streisand was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying her status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.
1978: Awarded Crystal Apple
In 1978, Streisand received the Crystal Apple by her hometown City of New York, and Woman of Achievement in the Arts by Anti-Defamation League.
1979: Released "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" with Donna Summer
In 1979, Barbra Streisand released "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" with Donna Summer, which became a commercially successful duet, reaching the top of the US charts.
1980: Released Guilty album
In 1980, Barbra Streisand released her best-selling album to date, 'Guilty', produced by Barry Gibb, which contained the hits "Woman in Love," "Guilty," and "What Kind of Fool."
1980: Appearing in Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll
Until 1980, Barbra Streisand appeared in Top Ten Money Making Stars Poll a total of 10 times.
1983: Released and Directed "Yentl"
In 1983, with the release of "Yentl", Barbra Streisand became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film. The film won an Oscar for Best Original Score and a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Musical, and Streisand received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director.
1984: Awarded Women in Film Crystal Award
In 1984, Streisand was awarded the Women in Film Crystal Award for expanding the role of women within the entertainment industry. She also received Woman of Courage Award by the National Organization for Women (NOW), the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and Scopus Award by American Friends of the Hebrew University.
1985: Released The Broadway Album
In 1985, Barbra Streisand released 'The Broadway Album,' returning to her musical-theater roots. It achieved unexpected success, holding the No. 1 Billboard position for three weeks and earning quadruple platinum certification.
1986: Named one of Hollywood's Most Powerful Women
In 1986, Life magazine named Streisand as one of "Five Hollywood's Most Powerful Women", acknowledging her influence in the entertainment industry.
1991: Received Breakthrough Awards
In 1991, Streisand received Breakthrough Awards for "making films that portray women with serious complexity" at the Women, Men and Media symposium.
1992: Awarded Commitment to Life Award
In 1992, Streisand received the Commitment to Life Award by AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), the Bill of Rights Award by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, the Dorothy Arzner Special Recognition by Women in Film, and the Golden Plate by the Academy of Achievement.
June 1993: Released Back to Broadway album
In June 1993, Barbra Streisand released 'Back to Broadway', which debuted at No. 1 on the pop charts.
1994: Honored with Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award
In 1994, Streisand was honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award from the ASCAP, recognizing her philanthropic efforts.
1994: Launched Multi-City Tour
In the summer of 1994, Barbra Streisand launched a multi-city tour following her announcement in September 1993. Ticket prices ranged from US$50 to US$1,500, making Streisand the highest-paid concert performer in history at the time.
1995: Received Peabody Award and Honorary Doctorate
In 1995, Streisand received the Peabody Award and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Humanities by Brandeis University.
1996: Released "I Finally Found Someone" duet with Bryan Adams
In 1996, Barbra Streisand released "I Finally Found Someone" as a duet with Bryan Adams for her self-directed movie "The Mirror Has Two Faces." The song was nominated for an Oscar and became her first significant hit in almost a decade.
1996: Awarded Filmmaker of the Year
In 1996, Streisand was awarded Filmmaker of the Year Award for "lifetime achievement in filmmaking" by ShowEast and Peabody Award.
1997: Released Higher Ground album
In 1997, Barbra Streisand returned to the recording studio, releasing 'Higher Ground', a collection of inspirational songs, which debuted at No. 1 on the pop charts.
1998: Reported as Most Popular Singer Among Adult Americans
In 1998, Harris Poll reported that Streisand is the "Most Popular Singer Among Adult Americans of All Ages."
1998: Received Christopher Award
In 1998, Streisand received Christopher Award, adding to her list of accolades for her contributions to the arts.
1999: Named century's best female singer in polls
In 1999, Streisand was named the century's best female singer in a Reuters/Zogby poll, and "Top Female Artist of the Century" by Recording Industry Association of America, solidifying her place in music history.
December 31, 1999: Highest-Grossing Concert Show
Barbra Streisand's December 31, 1999 show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena was the house record and highest-grossing concert of all time.
September 2000: House Record at Madison Square Garden
Barbra Streisand's October 9, 2006 show at Madison Square Garden set the third-place record, but the first- and second-place records are held by her two shows in September 2000.
2000: Presented with National Medal of Arts
In 2000, President Bill Clinton presented Streisand with the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor for achievement in the arts, and Library of Congress Living Legend, she also received the highest honor for a career in film AFI Life Achievement Award from American Film Institute and Liberty and Justice Award from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
2001: Gracie Allen Award, First Annual Jewish Image Awards
In 2001, Streisand received the Gracie Allen Award and First Annual Jewish Image Awards, recognizing her achievements in the media and her contributions to Jewish culture.
2002: Inducted into Goldmine Hall of Fame
In 2002, Streisand was inducted into the Goldmine Hall of Fame, recognizing her impact on the music industry.
2004: Humanitarian Award from Human Rights Campaign
In 2004, Streisand received the Humanitarian Award from Human Rights Campaign for her activism in civil liberties, including religion, race, gender equality, freedom of speech, and gay rights.
October 9, 2006: Third-Place Record at Madison Square Garden
Barbra Streisand's October 9, 2006 show at Madison Square Garden set the third-place record.
2006: Honored at Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball
In 2006, Streisand was one of the honorees at Oprah Winfrey's white-tie Legends Ball, celebrating her achievements and cultural impact.
2007: Ranked among most generous celebrities
In 2007, Parade magazine ranked Streisand as the third most generous celebrity on its Giving Back 30 survey, citing $11 million in donations distributed by The Streisand Foundation.
2007: Inducted into Long Island Music Hall of Fame
In 2007, Streisand was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, celebrating her ties to the region and contributions to music.
2007: Received Legion of Honour and Kennedy Center Honors
In 2007, Streisand was presented with Legion of Honour by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Kennedy Center Honors by President George W. Bush, the highest recognition of cultural achievement.
February 2008: Listed as No. 2-Earning Female Musician by Forbes
In February 2008, Forbes listed Barbra Streisand as the No. 2-earning female musician between June 2006 and June 2007, with earnings of about $60 million.
December 7, 2008: Visited the White House as part of Kennedy Center Honors
On December 7, 2008, Barbra Streisand visited the White House as part of the Kennedy Center Honors ceremonies.
2009: Gifted to Women's Cardiovascular Research Program
In 2009, Streisand gifted $5 million to endow the Barbra Streisand Women's Cardiovascular Research and Education Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Women's Heart Center.
2009: Inducted into Hit Parade Hall of Fame
In 2009, Streisand was inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, acknowledging her success and influence on popular music charts.
2010: Inducted into National Museum of American Jewish History
In 2010, Streisand was inducted into National Museum of American Jewish History and California Hall of Fame, recognizing her achievements and contributions to Jewish culture and to California.
February 11, 2011: Honored as MusiCares Person of the Year
On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year, two days prior to the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
2011: MusiCares Person of the Year
In 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year by the Grammy Foundation for her artistic achievements in the music industry.
2011: Awarded Board of Governors Humanitarian Award
In 2011, Streisand was given Board of Governors Humanitarian Award for her efforts on behalf of women's heart health and her philanthropic activities by Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and L'Oréal Paris Legend Award in 18th Elle Magazine Women in Hollywood.
2012: Raised funds for Women's Heart Center
In 2012, Streisand raised $22 million to support her women's cardiovascular center, bringing her personal contribution to $10 million. The program was then officially named the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center.
2012: Received Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2012, Streisand received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women Film Critics Circle, honoring her extensive career and contributions to film.
2013: Awarded Honorary Doctorate and Charlie Chaplin Award
In 2013, Streisand was accorded an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and received the Charlie Chaplin Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Film Society of Lincoln Center.
September 2014: Release of "Partners" Album
In September 2014, Barbra Streisand released "Partners", a duets album featuring collaborations with various artists. The album topped the Billboard 200, selling 196,000 copies in its first week, making Streisand the only artist to have a number-one album in each of the last six decades.
November 2014: "Partners" Album Certified Gold
In November 2014, Barbra Streisand's album "Partners", which was released in September 2014, was certified gold.
2014: Featured on New York Magazine Cover and Received ASC Award
In 2014, Streisand was on a New York Magazine cover celebrating a century of pop music and received the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Board of Governors Award, as well as the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.
January 2015: "Partners" Album Certified Platinum
In January 2015, Barbra Streisand's album "Partners", which was released in September 2014, was certified platinum, becoming her 52nd gold and 31st platinum album.
November 2015: Announced to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
In November 2015, President Barack Obama announced that Streisand would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award of the United States.
2015: Ranked as Top Female Singer-Songwriter
In 2015, The Daily Telegraph recognized Barbra Streisand as one of the top 10 female singer-songwriters of all time, solidifying her legacy as a versatile and influential artist.
December 2016: Funny Girl Added to National Film Registry
In December 2016, the Library of Congress selected "Funny Girl" for preservation in the National Film Registry, acknowledging its cultural and historical significance.
March 2017: "People" Selected for Preservation in the National Recording Registry
In March 2017, Barbra Streisand's song "People" was chosen for preservation in the National Recording Registry. Streisand expressed humility at the song being honored as part of the nation's culture.
2023: Ranked as one of the Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Streisand at number 147 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, acknowledging her enduring vocal talent and impact on music.
