Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook Barbara Cook American actress and singer (1927–2017) Barbara Cook (October 25, 1927 – August 8, 2017) was an American actress and singer who first came to prominence in the 1950s as the lead in the original Broadway musicals Plain and Fancy (1955), Candide (1956) and The Music Man (1957) among others, winning a Tony Award for the last. She continued performing mostly in theatre until the mid-1970s, when she began a second career as a cabaret and concert singer. She also made numerous recordings. Quick facts Born, Died ... Barbara Cook Cook in 2009 Born (1927-10-25)October 25, 1927 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Died August 8, 2017(2017-08-08) (aged 89) New York City, U.S. Occupations Actress, singer Years active 1950–2017 Spouse…

GENRES: Popular, Female Vocalist