Who is Nina Maria Felicia Bernstein? Meet Leonard Bernstein’s Daughter

Nina Maria Felicia Bernstein was born on February 28, 1962, to American conductor Leonard Bernstein and his wife, actress Felicia Cohn Montealegre. Nina has worked in several capacities, including as an actress and film producer, but what she enjoys doing most is social activism. She has been trying to continue with her father’s legacy.

Nina is the youngest in her family; she has two older siblings, Alexander and Jamie Bernstein. Nina and her siblings are all working together to continue with their father’s legacy.

Career and Other Endeavors

Nina Maria Felicia Bernstein has taken several career insights in life. As an actress, she performed at American Repertory Theatre and has appeared in several shows and documentaries featuring her father, including Bernstein’s Wall and American Masters. Nina Bernstein also worked on one of her projects with her sister, a filmmaker.

Besides acting, Nina has also worked to ensure that her father’s work is retrieved and availed to the public. Nina has been traveling in America and several other parts of the world, talking to people and trying to give them hope, and speaking against social injustices. Her work in the community cannot be missed by her father’s fans, who knew his impact and have encouraged Nina to continue with her humanitarian work.

Personal Life

Nina Maria Felicia Bernstein has been secretive about her personal life, but she is married though it is unclear if she is still together with her husband. Additionally, there is no credible information on whether she has children, and if she has kids, hopefully, they will continue with what she is doing now. Nevertheless, Nina has a good relationship with her older siblings and has worked with them on many occasions.

Her mother died of breast cancer when she was just 16 years old, but her father was closer to her despite in love interests.

Her Father

Nina’s father was a talented individual; he was not just a conductor but a music educator, author, pianist, and composer. Above all, Leonard was a humanitarian helping the disadvantaged. Given his success in the music industry, Nina’s father received many accolades, including two Tony awards, Emmy, and over ten Grammy Awards.

In his personal life,  Nina’s father was gay; he only married to land a conducting role and not taint his name in the music industry. But he was naturally gay; he found a deeper connection with men than women. Felicia realized that Leonard was gay when they were married, and she told him that he should not have a double life.

While still married to Felicia, Nina’s father had a sexual relationship with men. He even ran away from his home and cohabited with a man and only returned when he heard her wife was diagnosed with cancer. Leonard died a legend on October 14, 1990, aged 72.

Where is Nina Maria Bernstein?

Nina Maria Felicia Bernstein likes traveling a lot and giving hope to the less fortunate in the community. She is living in one of the states of the USA, but she is traveling, reaching many people through social activism.