Liza Minnelli
Birth Name: Liza May Minnelli
Birth Date: 1946-03-12
Birth Place: Hollywood, California, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Liza May Minnelli
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - In the Good Old Summertime (1949) as Veronica and Andrew's Daughter (uncredited)
Most Important Roles: - Gregory Peck: His Own Man (1988) as Self
- Cabaret (1972) as Sally Bowles
- Silent Movie (1976) as Self
- The 'New York, New York' Stories (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) as Self
- New York, New York (1977) as Francine Evans
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) as Linda Marolla Bach
- Arthur (1981) as Linda Marolla
- Stepping Out (1991) as Mavis Turner
- That's Dancing! (1985) as Self - Host
Career Highlights: - Gregory Peck: His Own Man (1988)
- Cabaret (1972)
- Silent Movie (1976)
- The 'New York, New York' Stories (2005)
- The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
- New York, New York (1977)
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988)
- Arthur (1981)
- Stepping Out (1991)
- That's Dancing! (1985)
Awards
Awards: - Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Primetime Emmy Award
- Grammy Legend Award (1990)
- Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1973)
- Theatre World Award (1963)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (1965)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (1978)
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress (1989)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Drama League Award
- Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (1973)
- GLAAD Vanguard Award (2005)
- Golden Globe Awards (1973)
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress
Full Biography
Liza Minnelli (born March 12, 1946) is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence for her roles on stage and screen. Born in Los Angeles but raised partly in Scarsdale, New York, she began her career in musical theater after moving to New York City in 1961. Minnelli won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for 'Flora the Red Menace' (1965), marking her lifelong collaboration with John Kander and Fred Ebb. She gained international recognition for her role as Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret' (1972), winning an Academy Award for Best Actress, and has been acclaimed for her performances on stage and screen.