Liza Minnelli
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Birthdate :March 12, 1946
Location :Los Angeles , California
Country :United States
Sign : Pisces
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Job :musicians
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1939
Her mother, Judy Garland, and former father-in-law, Jack Haley, starred together in The Wizard of Oz .1939
Her mother, Judy Garland, and former father-in-law, Jack Haley, starred together in The Wizard of Oz (1939).1946
Her mother Judy Garland was pregnant with her while filming her minor role in Till the Clouds Roll By . In order to hide her pregnant stomach she was hidden behind stacks of dishes while singing "Look For The Silver Lining".1946
Her mother Judy Garland was pregnant with her while filming her minor role in Till the Clouds Roll By (1946). In order to hide her pregnant stomach she was hidden behind stacks of dishes while singing "Look For The Silver Lining".1952
First television appearance was on "House Party" (1952) in 1954.1962
For her first network TV appearance, on "The Jack Paar Program" (1962) in March of 1963, she was billed as the somewhat exotic sounding Yduj Dnalrag...Judy Garland spelled backwards!.1965
1973: Became the seventh person to win the Triple Crown of Acting: Tony for "Flora, the Red Menace" and "The Act" ; Oscar, Best Actress for Cabaret ; and Emmy in 1973 for Liza with a Z: A Concert for Television (TV).1965
Has won three Tony Awards, two as Best Actress (Musical), for 1965's "Flora, the Red Menace" and 1978's "The Act," and, in 1974, a Special Tony Award "for adding lustre to the Broadway theatre season." She was also nominated as Best Actress (Musical) in 1984 for "The Rink," but lost that award to her co-star, Chita Rivera.1965
Has won three Tony Awards, two as Best Actress (Musical), for 1965's "Flora, the Red Menace" and 1978's "The Act," and, in 1974, a Special Tony Award "for adding lustre to the Broadway theatre season." She was also nominated as Best Actress (Musical) in 1984 for "The Rink," but lost that award to her co-star, Chita Rivera.1965
1973: Became the seventh person to win the Triple Crown of Acting: Tony for "Flora, the Red Menace" (1965) and "The Act" (1977); Oscar, Best Actress for Cabaret (1972); and Emmy in 1973 for Liza with a Z: A Concert for Television (1972) (TV).1972
Was actually the second choice to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret . Barbra Streisand was offered the part first, but she turned it down because she wanted to move away from musicals.1972
Best friend is Cabaret co-star Marisa Berenson.1972
In 1972, after winning the Academy Award for Cabaret , Marlene Dietrich said about her: "I'm annoyed when people keep comparing her to her mother . She's nothing to do with her mother. She's a completely different woman. The film Cabaret is a great hit for her and that's all one wants.".1972
Best friend is Cabaret (1972) co-star Marisa Berenson.1972
In 1972, after winning the Academy Award for Cabaret (1972), Marlene Dietrich said about her: "I'm annoyed when people keep comparing her to her mother [Judy Garland]. She's nothing to do with her mother. She's a completely different woman. The film Cabaret (1972) is a great hit for her and that's all one wants.".1972
Was actually the second choice to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret (1972). Barbra Streisand was offered the part first, but she turned it down because she wanted to move away from musicals.1977
1977: Hit #104 on the Billboard Singles Charts with "Theme from New York, New York" (United Art. 1014).1977
1977: Hit #104 on the Billboard Singles Charts with "Theme from New York, New York" (United Art. 1014).1979
Suffered three miscarriages during her marriage to Mark Gero; the first occurring just a week after their wedding in December 1979.1980
Was briefly managed by KISS lead singer/guitarist Gene Simmons in the 1980s.1980
1980: A co-presenter at the Academy Awards ceremony, she accepted the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role on behalf of Melvyn Douglas, who wasn't present.1980
In the early 1980s during pre-production for a film version of "Evita", director Ken Russell auditioned her for the part. Russell was so impressed that he refused to do the film without her. He was promptly fired by producer Robert Stigwood and the film lay dormant for over 10 years until the Madonna version came out in 1996.1980
Measurements in 1980: 34C-28-36.1980
1980: A co-presenter at the Academy Awards ceremony, she accepted the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role on behalf of Melvyn Douglas, who wasn't present.1980
In the early 1980s during pre-production for a film version of "Evita", director Ken Russell auditioned her for the part. Russell was so impressed that he refused to do the film without her. He was promptly fired by producer Robert Stigwood and the film lay dormant for over 10 years until the Madonna version came out in 1996.1984
Was billed to star in A Great Wind Cometh with a screenplay by Joseph Goldman according to a Cannon Group 1984 publicity brochure.1990
1990: She received the Grammy Legend Award, making her one of the few artists who have won entertainment's top four awards - the Oscar, the Tony, The Emmy and the Grammy.1990
1990: She received the Grammy Legend Award, making her one of the few artists who have won entertainment's top four awards - the Oscar, the Tony, The Emmy and the Grammy.1992
Stayed very close friends with her first husband, Peter Allen, until his death in 1992.1997
1997: Had vocal surgery, after which she began watching her father's movies. This led to her starring in her renowned Broadway revue, "Minnelli on Minnelli".1997
Was a huge fan of the TV show "La Femme Nikita" , so much so that in 1997, before Peta Wilson's first TV interview on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" , Liza secretly called to have Peta's limo stop at her home on the way to the studio so she could meet her and give her advice on what to say. Wilson later confirmed this during the interview.1997
1997: Had vocal surgery, after which she began watching her father's movies. This led to her starring in her renowned Broadway revue, "Minnelli on Minnelli".1997
Was a huge fan of the TV show "La Femme Nikita" (1997), so much so that in 1997, before Peta Wilson's first TV interview on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996), Liza secretly called to have Peta's limo stop at her home on the way to the studio so she could meet her and give her advice on what to say. Wilson later confirmed this during the interview.1999
Sees a psychiatrist and attends AA (as of December 1999).1999
1999: Winner of the Board of Directors MAC Award.2001
Is portrayed by several actresses at different ages in her life in Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (TV).2001
Is portrayed by several actresses at different ages in her life in Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) (TV).2003
Half-sister Christiane moved to Mexico and is the mother of two grown children. She attended Liza's wedding to David Gest in 2003.2003
Is mentioned in The School of Rock as a musical inspiration.2003
Is portrayed by Donna Coney Island in Ghostlight 2003
Reports that she adopted a three-year-old daughter named Serena, with then-husband David Gest in early 2003, have proved to be untrue.2003
Half-sister Christiane moved to Mexico and is the mother of two grown children. She attended Liza's wedding to David Gest in 2003.2003
Is mentioned in The School of Rock (2003) as a musical inspiration.2003
Is portrayed by Donna Coney Island in Ghostlight (2003)2004
2004: Made up with half-sister Lorna Luft.2006
The Oh in Ohio was her first theatrical feature in 15 years.2006
The Oh in Ohio (2006) was her first theatrical feature in 15 years.2007
7/16/07: Was in attendance at the movie premiere of Hairspray .2007
12 December 2007: Collapsed on stage whilst performing a Christmas show in Stockholm, Sweden.2007
7/16/07: Was in attendance at the movie premiere of Hairspray (2007).2009
She was awarded the 2009 Tony Award for her show, "Liza's At the Palace," for Special Theatrical Presentation at the Palace Theatre in New York City.2009
She was awarded the 2009 Tony Award for her show, "Liza's At the Palace," for Special Theatrical Presentation at the Palace Theatre in New York City.2010
Underwent knee surgery in January, 2010.7000
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.7000
9/30/91: Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was honored for her career in the live theatre. Her star is located at 7000 Hollywood Blvd.
