- Born
- DiedDecember 23, 2020 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and leukemia)
- Birth nameRebecca Joan Luker
- Rebecca Luker was born on April 17, 1961 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. She was an actress, known for The Rewrite (2014), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Spectropia (2006). She was married to Danny Burstein and Gregory Jbara. She died on December 23, 2020 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesDanny Burstein(June 9, 2000 - December 23, 2020) (her death)Gregory Jbara(May 2, 1993 - 1996) (divorced)
- Survived by her two stepsons, one brother, one sister, her mother, stepfather. Another brother died in 2019.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Gardens in Semmes, Alabama.
- Performed in The Vagina Monologues.
- Received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for her performance as Marian in the Broadway production of "The Music Man".
- First (and, to date, only) actress ever nominated for a Tony Award for the role of Magnolia in "Show Boat". Twice nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical): in 1995 for her role as Magnolia in the acclaimed revival of "Show Boat", and in 2000 for her role as Marian in a revival of "The Music Man". Also nominated in 2007 for a Tony Award as Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Mrs. Banks in "Mary Poppins".
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