Barbara Hershey

Date of Birth: February 5, 1948

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Barbara Hershey is an acclaimed American actress whose career spans over five decades. Born as Barbara Lynn Herzstein, she made her acting debut in the mid-1960s and quickly became known for her versatility and depth in various roles. She gained prominence with her performances in films such as “Last Summer” (1969), “Boxcar Bertha” (1972), and “The Stunt Man” (1980). Her career took a significant leap in the 1980s and 1990s with critically acclaimed roles in “Hannah and Her Sisters” (1986), “Shy People” (1987), “A World Apart” (1988), and “Beaches” (1988). Barbara Hershey received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Portrait of a Lady” (1996). She also won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance in “A Killing in a Small Town” (1990). Known for her striking beauty and compelling screen presence, Hershey has continued to work in both film and television, appearing in popular series like “Once Upon a Time” and “Damien.”

5 Interesting Facts about Barbara Hershey

1. Barbara Hershey was born in Hollywood, California, and grew up in a show business family.

2. She changed her surname from Herzstein to Hershey early in her career.

3. Hershey has worked with some of the most respected directors in the industry, including Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen.

4. She is known for her role as Ann Rutledge in the television series “Damien,” which is based on the 1976 horror film “The Omen.”

5. Hershey won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival twice, for “Shy People” in 1987 and “A World Apart” in 1988.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Barbara Hershey

1. “I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.”

2. “I thought it was time for me to be a woman. An actress doesn’t have to be young, she’s just an actress.”

3. “Acting is the greatest answer to my loneliness that I have found.”

4. “I am not afraid of aging, but more afraid of people’s reactions to my aging.”

5. “I’ve always been an independent spirit.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Barbara Hershey’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.

Children

Barbara Hershey has one child, a son named Tom Carradine, who was born in 1972. Tom’s father is actor David Carradine, with whom Hershey had a relationship during the early 1970s.