---
name: "Bebe Neuwirth"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/bebe-neuwirth"
fi1m_id: "bebe-neuwirth"
imdb_id: "nm0001564"
tmdb_id: 10739
wikidata_id: "Q232985"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "31 December 1958"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 8
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 8
updated: "2026-10-21T04:29:06.675765+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Bebe Neuwirth

## Identity

Bebe Neuwirth

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/bebe-neuwirth
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** bebe-neuwirth
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001564
- **TMDB ID:** 10739
- **Wikidata ID:** Q232985
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bebe_Neuwirth, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q232985, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001564/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10739

Actor. Born 31 December 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 31 December 1958, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
- **Active:** 1982–present
- **Also known as:** بی‌بی نیوورت
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 2 Emmys (2 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 8 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 84 (2), 1990s 76 (1), 2000s 50 (1), 2010s 76 (2), 2020s 72 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 74 to 69 across 8 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 6, Drama 5, Mystery 3, Crime 2, Music 2, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $871m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bebe_Neuwirth, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q232985, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001564/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10739

## Coming up

- *Jumanji: Open World* (2026-12-23), as Nora — [page](https://film.one/film/jumanji-open-world.md)

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Cheers*](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md) (88)
- **Tubi:** [*Bugsy*](https://film.one/film/bugsy.md) (76)
- **Netflix:** [*Don't Say Good Luck*](https://film.one/film/dont-say-good-luck.md) (71)

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## Fi1m on Bebe Neuwirth

> Bebe Neuwirth’s dry timing makes a tightly controlled character funny without making her foolish. We value the precision she brings to Lilith Sternin, and wish her film roles gave her as much to do.

As Lilith Sternin in *Cheers* (1982), Bebe Neuwirth takes a psychiatrist’s self-control seriously enough to make it funny. Her delivery is dry, with little effort spent on making the character more agreeable. We laughed at Lilith’s severity because Neuwirth lets the psychiatrist remain so insistently serious. The programme sometimes repeats its quarrels, but its cast understands how funny a bruised ego can be. Neuwirth fits that company by making composure seem like something a person has to work at.

She joined *Cheers* in 1986 and reprised Lilith in *Frasier*, alongside Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane. That was also the year she played Nickie in the stage revival of *Sweet Charity*. Her dance background helps explain the tautness of her acting: she is precise about movement as well as speech. Velma Kelly in the 1996 revival of *Chicago* put that physical discipline to more conspicuous use. It is worth remembering the dancer when a screen part asks her chiefly to be stern.

In Barry Levinson’s *Bugsy* (1991), she plays Countess di Frasso. We recommend that gangster romance for its acting, while finding it too forgiving of its hero; it is not where we would begin an evening devoted to Neuwirth. Nora Shepherd in *Jumanji* (1995) is another of the supporting roles that have occupied much of her film work. Such parts can use her comic precision without giving her much space to develop a character. Lilith remains the fuller introduction.

The limitation is often the job: sharp, capable, cool, and useful to someone else’s story. We would welcome a screen lead that gave her more to do than establish authority. The stage has continued to offer substantial parts, including Morticia Addams in *The Addams Family* (2010) and Fräulein Schneider in *Cabaret* (2024). That continuing work matters when considering an actor whose screen reputation rests so heavily on deadpan comedy. Start with *Cheers*, where her severity has other stubborn people to work against.

## Biography

Bebe Neuwirth is an American actress, singer and dancer. Born Beatrice Jane Neuwirth on 31 December 1958 in Newark, New Jersey, she trained in dance at the Juilliard School and made her Broadway debut in the musical *A Chorus Line* in 1980.

On stage she won Tony Awards for her performances in the revivals of *Sweet Charity* (1986) and *Chicago* (1996), in which she played Velma Kelly. She is also known for playing Dr. Lilith Sternin on the sitcom *Cheers* (1986–1993) and its spin-off *Frasier*. Her film roles include *Say Anything...* (1989), *Bugsy* (1991) as Countess di Frasso, *Jumanji* (1995) and *How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days* (2003). She has received two Emmy Awards and two Drama Desk Awards.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, rottentomatoes.com.*

## On Fi1m (8)

- *Don't Say Good Luck* (2026), Fi1m 71, as Linda — [page](https://film.one/film/dont-say-good-luck.md)
- *tick, tick... BOOM!* (2021), Fi1m 72, as "Sunday" Legend #9 — [page](https://film.one/film/tick-tick-boom.md)
- *Jumanji: The Next Level* (2019), Fi1m 65, as Nora — [page](https://film.one/film/jumanji-the-next-level.md)
- *Over the Garden Wall* (2014), Fi1m 86, as Margueritte Grey (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/over-the-garden-wall.md)
- *Bored to Death* (2009), Fi1m 50, as Caroline Taylor — [page](https://film.one/tv/bored-to-death.md)
- *Bugsy* (1991), Fi1m 76, as Countess di Frasso — [page](https://film.one/film/bugsy.md)
- *Say Anything...* (1989), Fi1m 81, as Mrs. Evans — [page](https://film.one/film/say-anything.md)
- *Cheers* (1982), Fi1m 88, as Lilith Sternin — [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)

## Complete filmography (90)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Jumanji: Open World* (2026), as Nora — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/jumanji-open-world.md)
- *Don't Say Good Luck* (2026), as Linda — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/dont-say-good-luck.md)
- *Frasier* (2023), series, as Dr. Lilith Sternin
- *Captain Fall* (2023), series, as Alexis Fall (voice)
- *Julia* (2022), series, as Avis
- *tick, tick... BOOM!* (2021), as "Sunday" Legend #9 — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/tick-tick-boom.md)
- *Teenage Euthanasia* (2021), series, as Baba (voice)
- *Ultra City Smiths* (2021), series, as Lady Andrea The Giant (voice)
- *Modern Persuasion* (2020), as Vanessa PErry
- *The Flight Attendant* (2020), series, as Diana Carlisle
- *Duncanville* (2020), series, as Patricia (voice)
- *Jumanji: The Next Level* (2019), as Nora — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/jumanji-the-next-level.md)
- *DuckTales* (2017), series, as Emma Glamour (voice)
- *Humor Me* (2017), as C.C. Rudin
- *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Judge Claudia Friend
- *Over the Garden Wall* (2014), series, as Margueritte Grey (voice) — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/over-the-garden-wall.md)
- *Madam Secretary* (2014), series, as Nadine Tolliver
- *Jerome's Bouquet* (2013), Director
- *Browsers* (2013), as Julianna Mancuso-Bruni
- *Just Gender* (2013), Actor
- *Defiant Requiem* (2012), as (voice)
- *Blue Bloods* (2010), series, as Kelly Peterson
- *The Cleveland Show* (2009), series, Actor
- *Fame* (2009), as Ms. Kraft
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Judge Claudia Friend — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Bored to Death* (2009), series, as Caroline Taylor — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/tv/bored-to-death.md)
- *Adopt a Sailor* (2008), as Patricia
- *Chicago: The Musical* (2006), Actor
- *Game 6* (2006), as Joanna Bourne
- *Law & Order: Trial by Jury* (2005), series, as Tracey Kibre
- *Broadway's Lost Treasures II* (2004), as Host (segment "All Singing, All Dancing")
- *Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter* (2004), as Dr. Lilith Sternin
- *The Big Bounce* (2004), as Alison Ritchie
- *Le Divorce* (2003), as Julia Manchevering
- *The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina* (2003), as Thumbelina's Mother (voice)
- *How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days* (2003), as Lana Jong
- *Hack* (2002), series, as Faith O'Connor
- *Tadpole* (2002), as Diane Lodder
- *Cyberchase* (2002), series, as Binky the Cat (voice)
- *Sounds from a Town I Love* (2001), Actor
- *The Concert for New York City* (2001), Actor
- *Deadline* (2000), series, as Nikki Masucci
- *Cupid & Cate* (2000), as Francesca
- *An Extremely Goofy Movie* (2000), as Sylvia Marpole (voice)
- *Liberty Heights* (1999), as Ada Kurtzman
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Nina Laszlo, Tracey Kibre
- *Summer of Sam* (1999), as Gloria
- *Dash and Lilly* (1999), as Dorothy Parker
- *Strangers with Candy* (1999), series, as Bebe Neuwirth
- *Getting to Know You* (1999), as Trix
- *The Faculty* (1998), as Principal Drake
- *An All Dogs Christmas Carol* (1998), as Anabelle / Belladonna (voice)
- *Celebrity* (1998), as Nina - the Hooker
- *Will & Grace* (1998), series, as Bebe Neuwirth
- *Pepper Ann* (1997), series, as Ms. Bladdar (voice), Ms. Bronte Bladdar (voice)
- *Dear Diary* (1996), as Annie
- *The Associate* (1996), as Camille Scott
- *Jungle Cubs* (1996), series, Actor
- *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch* (1996), series, as Juliette
- *All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series* (1996), series, as Anabelle (voice)
- *E! True Hollywood Story* (1996), series, Actor
- *The Adventures of Pinocchio* (1996), as Felinet
- *All Dogs Go to Heaven 2* (1996), as Anabelle (voice)
- *Jumanji* (1995), as Nora
- *Freakazoid!* (1995), series, as Deadpan (voice)
- *NewsRadio* (1995), series, as Sandi Angelini
- *The Magic School Bus* (1994), series, as Flora Whiff (voice)
- *Duckman* (1994), series, as Tamara La Boinque (voice)
- *Aladdin* (1994), series, Actor
- *The Adventures of Pete & Pete* (1993), series, as The Mailcarrier
- *The Paint Job* (1993), as Margaret
- *Malice* (1993), as Det. Dana Harris
- *Frasier* (1993), series, as Lilith Sternin — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/frasier.md)
- *Wild Palms* (1993), series, as Tabba Schwartzkopf
- *Bugsy* (1991), as Countess di Frasso — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/bugsy.md)
- *Green Card* (1990), as Lauren Adler
- *Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration* (1990), as Dr. Lilith Sternin
- *Wings* (1990), series, as Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane
- *Unspeakable Acts* (1990), as Susan Maxwell
- *Without Her Consent* (1990), as Gloria Allred
- *The Famous Teddy Z* (1989), series, Actor
- *Say Anything...* (1989), as Mrs. Evans — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/say-anything.md)
- *Star Trek: The Next Generation* (1987), series, as Lanel — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-the-next-generation.md)
- *Cheers* (1982), series, as Lilith Sternin — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)
- *Fame* (1982), series, Actor
- *Simon & Simon* (1981), series, Actor
- *A Chorus Line* (1980), as Lois / Ballet Dancer
- *The Wonderful World of Disney* (1954), series, as Dr. Lilith Sternin
- *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Francesca
- *I Came with Earrings*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Bebe Neuwirth](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-5f6a42dba2bc.jpg) Bebe Neuwirth — Bebe_Neuwirth_and_A._Alex_Nitta_at_BCEFA.jpg: Insomniacpuppy (WTCA).
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- ![Broadway actress Bebe Neuwirth announcing the 2019 Tony Awards nominations](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-5b58462f86c2.png) Broadway actress Bebe Neuwirth announcing the 2019 Tony Awards nominations — The Tony Awards Youtube Channel, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/BebeNeuwirthTonyAwards2019.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Bebe Neuwirth honoring teachers’ night at the Broadway show Chicago that featured Jinkx Monsoon (2023)](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-48f2eaabe659.jpg) Bebe Neuwirth honoring teachers’ night at the Broadway show Chicago that featured Jinkx Monsoon (2023) — David Shankbone from USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Bebe_Neuwirth_New_York_2023_%2852668958902%29.jpg/1280px-Bebe_Neuwirth_New_York_2023_%2852668958902%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Cropped image. (2023)](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-5f8ab0d24ed3.jpg) Cropped image. (2023) — David Shankbone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/Bebe_Neuwirth_New_York_2023_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Bebe_Neuwirth_New_York_2023_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Bebe Neuwirth](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-fc9cea6de009.jpg) Bebe Neuwirth — Image via TMDB
- ![Bebe Neuwirth](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-48b764927c5f.jpg) Bebe Neuwirth — Image via TMDB
- ![Bebe Neuwirth](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-e09dc4ed47d8.jpg) Bebe Neuwirth — Image via TMDB
- ![Actress Bebe Neuwirth and writer A. Alex Nitta at the Annual Flea Market and Grand Auction hosted by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on September 26, 2006. Cr](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-92f6dd7ee389.jpg) Actress Bebe Neuwirth and writer A. Alex Nitta at the Annual Flea Market and Grand Auction hosted by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on September 26, 2006. Cr — Insomniacpuppy (WTCA)., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Bebe_Neuwirth_and_A._Alex_Nitta_at_BCEFA.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Clark and Bebe Neuwirth at the Governor's Ball following the 1991 Emmy Awards. NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, bu](https://film.one/media/person/78791/gallery-51703f36e5b2.jpg) Clark and Bebe Neuwirth at the Governor's Ball following the 1991 Emmy Awards. NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, bu — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Clark_and_Bebe_Neuwirth_%282076595562%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 2 won

- 1991: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (won), for *Cheers*
- 1990: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (won), for *Cheers*

### Other awards — 2 won

- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical 1997: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (won)
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical 1986: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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