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Yahoo!'s Web Celeb Rosie O'Donnell The successful; standup comedienne, television and film star was born and raised in Commack, Long Island in 1962. Her idols were "all-around" performers Barbara Streisand and Bette Midler. She is certainly well on her way to living that dream of becoming just like them. During her childhood she was intrigued by collecting McDonald's Happy Meal Figurines. Rosie was educated at Dickinson College and Boston University. While her popularity among the TV audience was increasing, O'Donnell was making a name for herself in the movies such as her motion picture debut in Penny Marshall's 1992 smash comedy A League Of Their Own. She believes she got the role because she was the only actress in Hollywood who could "throw a baseball from third to first base." Rosie has an unabashed love of pop culture and entertainment and her show is a celebration of this. From chatting about the latest movies to catching up with the stars of her favorite primetime and daytime shows to rattling off amazing amounts of TV trivia or singing her favorite tunes with the artists that made them famous -- there is a genuine enthusiasm and affection for show business through it all. Celebrity on the Web    Rosie O'Donnell's Homepage    Warner Bros. Online    Yahoo!'s Comedian Category    Comedy Clubs in LA    Other Celebrity Web Sites    The BIZ Message Board    Search for Acting Jobs    Actors' & Actresses' Resumes   "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," originates live from Rockefeller Center in New York, and features segments that highlight local celebrities, offbeat performers and ordinary people with not-so-ordinary talents or stories. Popular recurring bits include hilarious household tips and restaurant and movie reviews by Fran Drescher's parents, and Koosh ball target contests. Beginning this season, Rosie will feature fellow-comedian Paula Poundstone as "roving correspondent." Paula will present lifestyle pieces infused with her insightful humor and perspective covering events around the country that are uniquely say "America." Rosie has made guest appearances on a number of television series including her favorite daytime drama, "All My Children." Rosie's soon-to-be-released Miramax movie, 'WIDE AWAKE', also stars Denis Leary, Dana Delany, Robert Loggia and newcomer Joseph Cross. The film deals with the young Joshua A. Beal (Cross) having a difficult time just waking up in the morning. It's his first day of fifth grade, and he has finally decided it's time to wake up and discover life. His beloved grandfather has passed away, but Joshua is not sure that his Grandpa is in good hands. It's a no-holds-barred mission filled with comedy, adventure, mystery and romance. Rosie plays the role of Sister Terry, a nun and school teacher obsessed with sports. Says Rosie O'Donnell, "I thought it was a really good story....and how the characters would be real people, and the nuns wouldn't be stereotypes. I was sold. And anyway, I wanted to explore my nunly side." Another UN Production Past Web Celebs: Laurie Plaskin, Andrew Shue, Calvert Deforest, Yasmine Bleeth, Howard Stern, Pamela Lee Anderson, David Letterman, Cindy Margolis, Will Smith, Kate Mulgrew, Jewel and, Chris Rock. Also check out Yahoo! NY Model of the Month and Yahoo! Chicago Blues Review. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. Copyright © 1994-97 Yahoo! All Rights Reserved.