| 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
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| Age |
76 years
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| Birthday |
20th May, 1946
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| Birthplace |
El Centro, California, USA
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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
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Buddhist
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| Ethnicity |
White
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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 |
one-half of the folk rock duo Sonny & Cher, huge hits like Believe, If I Could Turn Back Time, Gypsies Tramps & Thieves, and the Shoop Shoop Song, and her Oscar-winning starring role as Loretta Castorini in the 1987 romantic comedy film Moonstruck
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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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| 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 (; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry. Cher is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career.
