Adrienne Barbeau

Date of Birth: June 11, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Adrienne Barbeau is an American actress, singer, and author who gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s. She was born Adrienne Jo Barbeau on June 11, 1945, in Sacramento, California. Barbeau’s career began in theater, where she earned a Tony nomination for her role as Rizzo in the original Broadway production of “Grease.” She transitioned to television with her breakout role as Carol Traynor, Maude Findlay’s daughter, in the hit sitcom “Maude” (1972-78). Barbeau became a prominent figure in horror and science fiction films, starring in movies such as “The Fog” (1980), “Escape from New York” (1981), and “Creepshow” (1982). She is also known for her role as the voice of Catwoman in “Batman: The Animated Series.” Beyond acting, Barbeau has authored several books, including her autobiography “There Are Worse Things I Could Do,” and novels such as “Vampyres of Hollywood.”

5 Interesting Facts about Adrienne Barbeau

1. Adrienne Barbeau was married to director John Carpenter from 1979 to 1984, and they have one son together.

2. She has a twin brother named Robert.

3. Barbeau’s role as Carol Traynor in “Maude” earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

4. She has published three novels in addition to her autobiography.

5. Adrienne Barbeau is an Emmy Award-winning actress for her role in the HBO series “Carnivàle.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Adrienne Barbeau

1. “I spent most of my time in high school daydreaming about what I was going to do after I graduated.”

2. “I don’t think I’m a scream queen. I think I’m an actress who does horror films.”

3. “I never thought of myself as a sex symbol.”

4. “The only thing that gets me high is the air I breathe.”

5. “I think the best thing for me is to keep moving forward and not worry about what people think.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Adrienne Barbeau’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Adrienne Barbeau has three children. She has one son, John Cody Carpenter, with her first husband, director John Carpenter. She also has twin sons, Walker and William Van Zandt, with her second husband, actor and playwright Billy Van Zandt.