Memorial Page for Barbara Cook

Oct 25, 1927 – Aug 8, 2017(89 years)Died in:Manhattan, New York

American actress and singer

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Biography

Birthplace

Atlanta, Fulton County

Place of Death

Manhattan, New York

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

respiratory failure

Occupation(6)

actor singer stage actor voice actor television actor film actor

Awards(5)

Theatre World AwardKennedy Center HonorsTony Award for Best Featured Actress in a MusicalDrama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person ShowDrama League Award

Barbara Cook (* October 25, 1927 in Atlanta; † August 8, 2017 in Manhattan) was an american actress and singer. She was 89 years old. She received 5 awards, including Theatre World Award, Kennedy Center Honors. Her cause of death was respiratory failure.

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Born in Atlanta, Fulton County

1927

Theatre World Award

1955

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical

1958

The Music Man

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show

1987

Died in Manhattan, New York (respiratory failure)

2017

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Barbara Cook. Forever remembered.