| First Name |
Cher
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| Last Name |
Sarkisian
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| Full Name at Birth |
Cherilyn Sarkisian
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| Alternative Name |
Cher, Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere, Bonnie Jo Mason, Cher Bono, Cleo, Cher Allman, Cheryl LaPiere, Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere Bono Allman, The Goddess of Pop, The Queen of Reinvention, The Queen of Comebacks, The Queen of Camp, The Empress of Pop, Cherilyn Sarkisian
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| Birthday |
20th May, 1946
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| Birthplace |
El Centro, California
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| Height |
5' 8½" (174 cm)
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| Weight |
134lbs (61 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Hazel
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Eccentric and revealing dressing sense, Perm Hairstyles, Penthouse Pet Of The Month November 1995
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Montclair Prep, Van Nuys, California, USA (dropped out)
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| University |
University of the District of Columbia In Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Actress, Author, Businesswoman, Comedian, Dancer, Fashion Designer, Model, Philanthropist, Record Producer, Songwriter, Television Host
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
being one-half of the folk rock duo Sonny & Cher, and for her singing career including a string of huge hits like Believe, If I Could Turn Back Time, Gypsies Tramps & Thieves, and the Shoop Shoop Song, and her roles as Dolly Pelliker in the 1983 biographical drama film Silkwood, Rusty Dennis in the 1985 biographical drama film Mask, Alexandra Medford in the 1987 dark fantasy-comedy film The Witches of Eastwick, Loretta Castorini in the 1987 romantic comedy film Moonstruck, and Rachel Flax in the 1990 family comedy-drama film Mermaids
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, Folk, Disco, Rock, Dance, Power Ballads
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| Music Genre |
Pop, Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1963–present
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| Music Style |
Dance-Pop, Adult Contemporary, Early Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Girl Groups, Soft Rock, AM Pop
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| Music Mood |
Theatrical, Campy, Bravado, Brassy, Confident, Rousing, Playful, Reflective, Dramatic, Earnest, Stylish, Sentimental, Passionate, Fun, Energetic, Exuberant, Romantic, Intense, Carefree, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Warner Bros., WEA, Geffen, Columbia, Casablanca, MCA, Kapp, Atco, Imperial, Reprise, United Artists Records, Warner, United Artists
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| Associated Acts |
Sonny & Cher, Allman and Woman, Black Rose
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
MGMT Entertainment, RMS Productions, Inc.
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| Brand Endorsement |
(1995) Print ads: Lori Davis Hair Products, (1993) TV commercial: Equal sugar substitute, Jack LaLanne gym chain, Chicago Health Club
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| Bust (inches) |
36
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| Cup Size |
C
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| Waist (inches) |
26
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| Hips (inches) |
36
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| Clothes Size |
8
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| Shoe Size |
8
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| Official Websites |
www.cher.com, www.cherstyle.com, twitter.com/cher, www.facebook.com/cher, www.nndb.com/people/688/000022622/, www.biography.com/people/cher-9246148, www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Cher/, http://cher.com, https://cher.com
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| Father |
John Sarkisian
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| Mother |
Georgia Holt
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| Sister |
Georganne LaPiere (born September 7, 1951)
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| Family Member |
Chaz Bono (son), Elijah Blue Allman (son)
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| Associated People |
Bob Mackie (Designer)
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| Pets |
Mr. Big (Cat)
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| Favorite People |
Katharine Hepburn
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| Favorite Bands |
God Against the Gods: The History of the War Between Monotheism and Polytheism (By Jonathan Kirsch)
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Cher (SHAIR; born Cheryl Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, bold fashion and visual presentation, and multifaceted career. Her screen roles often reflect her public image as a strong-willed, outspoken woman. An influential figure in popular culture, she has sustained a career spanning more than six decades through continual reinvention.
