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Cher

Born on May 20, 1946 in El Centro, CA
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Born into a lower-income California family, actress/pop singer Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian) attempted to escape her poverty by entering show business as a go-go dancer at the age of 16. Read Full Biography
Year Award Category Movie Result
1987 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actress Moonstruck Won
1987 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Moonstruck Won
1985 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Mask Won
1983 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actress Silkwood Nominated
1983 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Silkwood Won


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