Beatrice "Bebe" Neuwirth (born December 31, 1958) is an American actress, singer and dancer. She has worked in television and is known for her portrayal of Dr. Lilith Sternin, Dr. Frasier Crane's wife (later ex-wife), on both the TV sitcom Cheers (in a starring role), and its spin-off Frasier (in a recurring guest role). On stage, she is also known for originating the role of Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago and for the role of Morticia Addams in The Addams Family musical.
Known For
Broadway’s Leading Ladies
2025
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"Sunday" Legend #9
2021
Modern Persuasion
Vanessa PErry
2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
Nora
2019
Broadway: The Next Generation
Self
2017
Humor Me
C.C. Rudin
2017
Browsers
Julianna Mancuso-Bruni
2013
Just Gender
2013
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals
Self
2013
Defiant Requiem
(voice)
2012
Fame
Ms. Kraft
2009
Adopt a Sailor
Patricia
2008
Chicago: The Musical
2006
Game 6
Joanna Bourne
2006
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Host (segment "All Singing, All Dancing")
2004
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
Dr. Lilith Sternin
2004
The Big Bounce
Alison Ritchie
2004
Le Divorce
Julia Manchevering
2003
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
Thumbelina's Mother (voice)
2003
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Lana Jong
2003
Tadpole
Diane Lodder
2002
Sounds from a Town I Love
2001
The Concert for New York City
2001
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Self - Performer
2001
Cupid & Cate
Francesca
2000
An Extremely Goofy Movie
Sylvia Marpole (voice)
2000
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
1999
Liberty Heights
Ada Kurtzman
1999
Summer of Sam
Gloria
1999
Dash and Lilly
Dorothy Parker
1999
Getting to Know You
Trix
1999
The Faculty
Principal Valerie Drake
1998
An All Dogs Christmas Carol
Anabelle / Belladonna (voice)
1998
Celebrity
Nina - the Hooker
1998
The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
Self (archive footage)
1997
Dear Diary
Annie
1996
The Associate
Camille Scott
1996
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Felinet
1996
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
Anabelle (voice)
1996
Jumanji
Nora Shepherd
1995
Duckman
(1 episode)
1994
The Paint Job
Margaret
1993
Malice
Det. Dana Harris
1993
Bugsy
Countess di Frasso
1991
Green Card
Lauren Adler
1990
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Self
1990
Unspeakable Acts
Susan Maxwell
1990
Without Her Consent
Gloria Allred
1990
Say Anything...
Mrs. Evans
1989
I Came with Earrings
Don't Say Good Luck
Frasier
Dr. Lilith Sternin · (1 episode)
2023
Captain Fall
Alexis Fall (voice) · (3 episodes)
2023
Julia
Avis · (16 episodes)
2022
Ultra City Smiths
Lady Andrea The Giant (voice) · (6 episodes)
2021
Teenage Euthanasia
Baba (voice) · (17 episodes)
2021
The Flight Attendant
Diana Carlisle · (2 episodes)
2020
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest · (2 episodes)
2020
Duncanville
Patricia (voice) · (1 episode)
2020
DuckTales
Emma Glamour (voice) · (1 episode)
2017
The Good Fight
Judge Claudia Friend · (2 episodes)
2017
Match Game
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
2016
Over the Garden Wall
Margueritte Grey (voice) · (1 episode)
2014
Madam Secretary
Nadine Tolliver · (90 episodes)
2014
Blue Bloods
Kelly Peterson · (6 episodes)
2010
The Cleveland Show
(1 episode)
2009
The Good Wife
Judge Claudia Friend · (3 episodes)
2009
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Tracey Kibre · (13 episodes)
2005
The Tony Danza Show
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2004
VH1 Goes Inside
(1 episode)
2003
Hack
Faith O'Connor · (5 episodes)
2002
Cyberchase
Binky (voice) · (2 episodes)
2002
Deadline
Nikki Masucci · (13 episodes)
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Nina Laszlo · (1 episode)
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Tracey Kibre · (1 episode)
1999
Strangers with Candy
Bebe Neuwirth · (1 episode)
1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1999
Will & Grace
Bebe Neuwirth · (1 episode)
1998
Pepper Ann
Ms. Bladdar (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Jungle Cubs
(1 episode)
1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Juliette · (1 episode)
1996
All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
Anabelle (voice) · (41 episodes)
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996
The Daily Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1996
Freakazoid!
Deadpan (voice) · (1 episode)
1995
NewsRadio
Sandi Angelini · (1 episode)
1995
The Magic School Bus
(voice) · (1 episode)
1994
Aladdin
(3 episodes)
1994
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Mailcarrier · (1 episode)
1993
Frasier
Lilith Sternin · (12 episodes)
1993
Wild Palms
Tabba Schwartzkopf · (5 episodes)
1993
Wings
Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane · (1 episode)
1990
The Famous Teddy Z
(1 episode)
1989
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Lanel · (1 episode)
1987
Jeopardy!
(1 episode)
1984
Cheers
Lilith Sternin · (79 episodes)
1982
Late Night with David Letterman
Self · (1 episode)
1982
Fame
(1 episode)
1982
Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
1981
Great Performances
Self · (1 episode)
1971
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1956
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Francesca · (1 episode)
1951