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Birth Name Cherilyn[ Sarkisian LaPiere
Also known as Cherilyn
Born May 20, 1946
El Centro, California, United States
Years active 1964–present
Genre(s) Pop, Disco, Rock, Dance
Biggest single "Believe" (1998)
Biggest record "Believe" (1998)
Label(s) Warner Bros.(1996-present)
Atlantic Recording Corporation
EMI
Music Corporation of America
Casablanca Records
Columbia
Geffen
Isis Productions
WEA
Official website Cher.com
Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere on May 20, 1946) is an American pop/rock singer, songwriter, actress, director, author and all-around entertainer. Through her achievements in music, television and film, she has won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy and 3 Golden Globe Awards, among others.

She first rose to prominence in the mid 1960s as one half of the pop/rock duo Sonny & Cher. She also established herself as a solo artist, releasing 26 albums, numerous compilations and achieving 22 Billboard Top 40 hits, (including 12 Top 10 and 4 #1 hits) over her career. Her albums have so far included 6 gold, 1 platinum and 3 multi-platinum certifications.

She became a successful television star in the 1970s and a film actress in the 1980s. In 1988, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the romantic comedy Moonstruck.

In a career that has now surpassed 40 years, Cher has emerged as a pop-culture icon and one of the most enduring and respected entertainers of all time.