About Bette Midler
Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she majored in drama at the University of Hawaii at Manoa before dropping out and relocating to New York City in 1965, where she began her career in off-off-Broadway plays and joined the Broadway companies of Fiddler on the Roof and Salvation. She came to prominence in 1970 singing at the Continental Baths, a gay bathhouse where she built a core following with her piano accompanist Barry Manilow, who produced her 1972 debut album The Divine Miss M. She has released 14 studio albums, selling over 30 million records worldwide, with hits including 'The Rose' and 'Wind Beneath My Wings.' Midler made her starring film debut in The Rose (1979) and went on to appear in films such as Beaches, The First Wives Club, and Hocus Pocus. Over her six-decade career she has received four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor, along with two Academy Award nominations.
Videos (25)
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Guest appearances (15)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Bette Midler.
Guest appearances 1 to 15 of 15.
9:38The Real Reason Donald Trump Hates Bette Midler
Jimmy Kimmel
1.4M views
12:25Bette Midler on Getting Vaccinated, Her Vegas Wedding & Johnny Carson Audition
Jimmy Kimmel
517.8K views
14:54Johnny Tells Bette Midler Sheโs Going To Be a Big Star | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
346K views
13:11I Thought My Birth Mom Was Bette Midler... Then They Said "It's Roseanne."
Roseanne Barr
262.4K views
14:13Bette Midler Pushes Back On Trans Issue w/ Navratilova & Chris Evert
Jimmy Dore
210K views
1:03Johnny Carson & Bette Midler's Beautiful Final Duet | "Here's That Rainy Day"
Johnny Carson
174.5K views
4:16Blake Shelton on Working with Bette Midler, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys on The Voice Season 11
Seth Meyers
146.1K views
5:44Bette Midler Has Her Fake Teeth Ready for the Hocus Pocus Reunion
Seth Meyers
116.9K views
10:06Marc Shaiman Says Rob Reiner Gave Him His Film Career, Talks Bette Midler Fantasy (Extended)
Seth Meyers
24K views
1:42Marc Shaiman got to achieve his dream of working with Bette Midler
Seth Meyers
13.3K views
29:26Ruby Wax Meets S01 EP04 Bette Midler & Liza Minnelli
Ruby Wax
11.9K views
4:40Singing Bette Midler's "The Rose" | Rickey Smiley Karaoke Night At The Salvation Army
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.2K views
0:55My interview with Bette Midler
Ruby Wax
1.9K views
4:35Karin Bloemen - Bette Midler (2014)
Karin Bloemen
809 views
52:20UFC KO's Bette Midler: DEVASTATING Metaphor for Trump Crushing Obama's Iran Deal
Mark Moseley
129 viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Johnny Carson, Roseanne Barr, Jimmy Dore, Seth Meyers, Ruby Wax, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Karin Bloemen, Mark Moseley
Frequently asked questions
Where did Bette Midler get her start?
Bette Midler moved to New York City in 1965 and began her career in off-off-Broadway plays, later joining the Broadway companies of Fiddler on the Roof and Salvation.
How did Bette Midler become famous?
She came to prominence in 1970 singing at the Continental Baths, a gay bathhouse where she built a core following with her piano accompanist Barry Manilow.
Who produced Bette Midler's first album?
Barry Manilow, her piano accompanist, produced her 1972 debut album, The Divine Miss M.
What was Bette Midler's first starring film?
She made her starring film debut in The Rose in 1979 and went on to appear in films such as Beaches, The First Wives Club and Hocus Pocus.
What awards has Bette Midler won?
Her honours include Golden Globe, Grammy, Primetime Emmy and Tony Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor and Academy Award nominations.
Where was Bette Midler born?
Bette Midler was born on December 1, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and studied drama at the University of Hawaii at Manoa before dropping out.
What are Bette Midler's best-known songs?
Her hit songs include The Rose, which shares its title with her first starring film, and Wind Beneath My Wings.
