Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook worked in a variety of genres and built up a diverse and reputable career. She began her acting career with roles in the series "Golden Windows" (1953-55), "Evening at Pops" (1969-2002) and "Mothers By Daughters" (1984-85). She appeared in a number of television specials, including "Hansel and Gretel" (1957-58) and "She Loves Me" (1979-1980). A regular on the awards show circuit, she made an appearance on "The 41st Annual Tony Awards" (1986-87). She appeared in a number of television specials, including "An Evening With Barbara Cook" (1985-86), "Follies in Concert" (1985) and "A Tribute to American Music: Jerome Kern" (1987-88). She also appeared in "Bernstein at 70" (1988-89). Additionally, she appeared in a number of television specials, including "Reno's Cabaret Reunion" (1989-1990), "Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds" (2001-02) and "Evening at Pops: Keith Lockhart's 10th Anniversary Special" (2003-04). She also lent her distinctive voice to "Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina" (1994). Cook last worked on "The 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors" (2011-12).