Cher: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Cherilyn Sarkisian
Born May 20, 1946 (age 80) • California
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2018) • Grammy Award (1999) • Academy Award (1988) • Academy Award (1988): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Golden Globe Award (1988): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1984): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1974): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Grammy Award (2000): Best Dance Recording
Notable Family Members spouse Sonny Bono • son Chaz Bono
Married To Gregg Allman (1975–1979) • Sonny Bono (1964–1975)
Musical Acts Black Rose • Sonny & Cher • Allman and Woman
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (1982) • "Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh" (2017) • "Burlesque" (2010) • "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018) • "Mermaids" (1990) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Dead Ringer" (1981) • "Silkwood" (1983) • "Chastity" (1969) • "Will & Grace" (2002) • "The Player" (1992) • "Faithful" (1996) • "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1967) • "Ready to Wear" (1994) • "Mask" (1985) • "Stuck on You" (2003) • "Suspect" (1987) • "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987) • "Love, American Style" (1971) • "Zookeeper" (2011) • "Moonstruck" (1987) • "Bobbleheads: The Movie" (2020)
Albums "Living Proof" (2002) • "Half-Breed" (1974) • "Prisoner" (1979) • "3614 Jackson Highway" (1969) • "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" (1971) • "Cher" (1987) • "The Ugly Duckling" (1990) • "It's a Man's World" (1996) • "The Sonny Side of Cher" (1966) • "Dark Lady" (1974) • "Take Me Home" (1979) • "Stars" (1975) • "Foxy Lady" (1972) • "Heart of Stone" (1989) • "Live: The Farewell Tour" (2003) • "Dancing Queen" (2018) • "Burlesque [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (2010) • "I Paralyze" (1982) • "I'd Rather Believe in You" (1976) • "Chér" (1966) • "Love Hurts" (1991) • "Cherished" (1977) • "Closer to the Truth" (2013) • "This Is Cher" (1978) • "Believe" (1998) • "All I Really Want to Do" (1965) • "Backstage" (1968) • "Bittersweet White Light" (1974) • "Not.Com.mercial" (2000) • "With Love, Cher" (1968)

Top Questions

When was Cher born?
Cher was born on May 20, 1946.
Is Cher married?
Gregg Allman (1975–1979), Sonny Bono (1964–1975)
Where was Cher born?
Cher was born in El Centro, California, United States.

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