Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Cherrie Barr (born November 3, 1952) is a controversial American actress, comedian, writer, television producer, and director. She is best known for her role as Roseanne Conner in the ABC sitcom Roseanne (1988–1997; 2018), for which she received a Golden Globe Award in 1993, and for her subsequent reboot series The Conners (2018–present). Barr has also starred in several films, including She-Devil (1989), A League of Their Own (1992), Meet Wally Sparks (1997), and Looking for Lenny (1998).

Early Life and Career

Roseanne Barr was born on November 3, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her father, Jerome Barr, was a salesman, and her mother, Helen Barr, was a housewife. Barr was raised in a Jewish family and attended Hebrew school. She dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and worked a variety of jobs before starting her career as a stand-up comedian in 1980.

Stand-up Comedy

Barr's stand-up comedy routines often focused on her own life experiences and were known for their humor. She quickly gained popularity and appeared on several television shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Late Night with David Letterman, and Saturday Night Live. In 1987, she released her first comedy album, Roseanne Barr: My Life & Times, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Roseanne (1988-1997)

In 1988, Barr created and starred in the ABC sitcom Roseanne, which was based on her own life. The show was a critical and commercial success, and it ran for nine seasons until 1997. Barr's portrayal of Roseanne Conner, a working-class woman struggling to raise her family, earned her widespread praise and a Golden Globe Award in 1993.

Film Career

In addition to her work on television, Barr has also starred in several films. In 1989, she played the villain Ruth Patchett in the comedy She-Devil. In 1992, she played the role of Doris Murphy in the sports drama A League of Their Own. In 1997, she starred in the comedy Meet Wally Sparks and played the role of Trudy in the drama Looking for Lenny.

Controversies

Barr has been involved in several controversies throughout her career. In 1990, she was arrested for disorderly conduct after she allegedly threw a chair through a window. In 1994, she was criticized for making Islamophobic remarks in an interview. In 2018, she was fired from the reboot of her sitcom Roseanne after she posted a racist tweet about former White House advisor Valerie Jarrett.

Personal Life

Barr has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Bill Pentland from 1974 to 1990. Her second marriage was to Tom Arnold from 1990 to 1994. Her third marriage was to Ben Thomas from 1995 to 2002. She has five children: Brandi, Jessica, Jennifer, Jake, and Buck.