Debut Academy Award winners
Barbra Streisand
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Best Actress (1969) for Funny Girl
Streisand has been one of the most successful entertainers in the world for a number of decades now, but prior to 1969 she was known only for her singing and performances on Broadway. Her role in Funny Girl brought her the first of her two Academy Awards and kick-started her film career.
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