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Bebe Neuwirth

American actress

Bebe Neuwirth is an American actress, singer and dancer who has won two Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards. Her breakthrough television role was Dr. Lilith Sternin on Cheers, and she won Tonys for Sweet Charity and Chicago. She also starred in Madam Secretary and played Nora Shepherd in Jumanji (1995).

Bebe Neuwirth appears in 6 films in The Rerun, from 1990 to 2026. Most of that work is in adventure, comedy and family.

Known for

  • Cheers (1982), Dr. Lilith Sternin. Her breakthrough television role, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • Chicago (1996), Velma Kelly. Won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in the revival.
  • Jumanji (1995), Nora Shepherd. Played Nora Shepherd in the original film.
  • Madam Secretary (2014), Nadine Tolliver. Starred in the CBS political drama until 2017.
  • Frasier (1993), Dr. Lilith Sternin. Returned as Lilith in the Cheers spin-off.

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Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Bebe Neuwirth been in?
Bebe Neuwirth appears in Jumanji: Open World (2026), Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021), The Faculty (1998), Jumanji (1995), Bugsy (1991) and Green Card (1990) on The Remote.
When was Bebe Neuwirth born?
Bebe Neuwirth was born on 31 December 1958.

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