Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, in Los Angeles, the daughter of Judy Garland and movie director Vincente Minnelli.
Liza spent her early years on the MGM movie lot, where both her parents spent long hours laboring in various studio projects. She made her movie debut at just 14 months, in her mother's picture, IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME.
Liza Minnelli started her career in show business in New York City. She received recognition by the critics for her play, BEST FOOT FORWARD, in 1963 at the age of 17!
In 1964, when Liza was 18, her mother Judy Garland, invited her to perform with her at the London Palladium, which really launched her musical career.
At the age of 19, Liza Minnelli won her first Tony Award. Over her long career, Liza won three Tonys: One for FLORA- THE RED MENACE, one for THE ACT, and a special citation.
At 23, the world knew that Liza Minnelli was a talented actress as well as a phenomenal singing talent. She earned a Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Pookie Adams, in THE STERILE CUCKOO, in 1969.
Liza received an Emmy for her television special, LIZA WITH A Z.
Since 1991 to the present, Liza's career has been focussed on the stage, in recording albums / CDs, and doing several television specials.
In 1999 / 2000, Liza Minnelli starred in a one woman show, MINNELLI, a tribute to her father at The Palace Theater on Broadway, in New York City.
Liza won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Sally Bowles, in the hit musical, CABARET. This was Liza Minnelli's defining role.
Liza Minnelli has the distinction of being the only child of two Oscar winners (Garland and Minnelli), to win an Oscar herself.
Liza's other memorable films include: THE STERILE CUCKOO, NEW YORK/NEW YORK, ARTHUR, ARTHUR 2, STEPPING OUT, and THE OH IN OHIO.
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