This intense, quirky, multi-talented actor-singer-dancer, who after achieving Broadway success (including a... (Learn more)
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Bebe Neuwirth’s Milestones
| Grew up in Princeton, New Jersey | |
| Moved to NYC at age 17 | |
| Performed in the national touring companies of "West Side Story" and "A Chorus Line" (as Cassie) | |
| 1980 | Made Broadway debut as Sheila in "A Chorus Line" |
| 1982 | Appeared on Broadway in revival of "Little Me" and Bob Fosse's "Dancin'" |
| 1985 - 1986 | Co-starred with Debbie Allen in revival of "Sweet Charity", directed by Bob Fosse |
| 1986 | Joined TV series "Cheers" as psychiatrist Lilith Sternin-Crane |
| 1989 | Film debut in "Say Anything" |
| 1990 | Appeared in first TV-movies, "Without Consent" and "Unspeakable Acts" |
| 1992 | Character of Lilith written out of "Cheers" at Neuwirth's request so that she could focus her energies on feature film work |
| 1994 | Starred as Lola opposite Victor Garber in the Broadway revival of "Damn Yankees" |
| 1996 | Returned to Broadway in the revival of "Chicago", as Velma Kelly; won second Tony Award |
| 1999 | Portrayed Dorothy Parker in the A&E biopic "Dash & Lilly"; received Emmy nomination |
| 2000 | Returned to TV series work as regular on the NBC drama series "Deadline" |
| 2001 | Appeared in the Broadway show "Fosse"; reteamed with Ann Reinking |
| 2001 | Made rare non-musical stage appearance in the Off-Broadway play "Everett Beekin" |
| 2002 | Garnered praise for supporting turn in the Sundance-screened independent "Tadpole" |
| 2003 | Appeared in the romantic comedy "How to Lose a Guy In 10 Days" |
| 2003 | Had featured role in the Merchant Ivory production "Le Divorce" |
| 2004 | Appeared in the film "The Big Bounce" |
| 2006 | Cast opposite Michael Keaton in "Game 6" a film centered around the historic 1986 World Series |
| 2006 | Returned to the cast of Chicago, not as her Tony Award winning role as Velma Kelly, but as Roxie Hart |
| 2007 | Co-starred with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the comedy "The Game Plan" |
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