Barbra Streisand is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker. She is one of the most successful entertainers in modern entertainment history. Her film Yentl was released in 1983 and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also starred in the drama NUTS in 1987 and the romantic comedy The PEOPLE vs. Larry Flynt in 1996. Her most recent film, Omar, was released in 2013.