Biography
Who is Liza Minnelli?
Early life and real name
Liza Minnelli May Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, in Los Angeles, United States. Her parents were the famous actress and singer Judy Garland and the director Vincente Minnelli. Her parents chose her first name after hearing Ira Gershwin's song Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away). Growing up in a theatrical family exposed her to the entertainment industry from a very young age. She made her first brief film appearance at the age of three in the final scene of the musical In the Good Old Summertime.
Stage and theater career
Liza began performing professionally on stage at the age of 17 in 1963. She appeared in an Off-Broadway revival of the musical Best Foot Forward, which earned her a Theatre World Award. Shortly after, she toured in productions like The Fantasticks. Her mother invited her to perform together in concert at the London Palladium, and both shows were recorded for a live album. At age 19, she reached Broadway and won her first Tony Award as a leading actress for Flora the Red Menace.
Film and music success
Minnelli transitioned to film with a breakthrough performance in the drama film The Sterile Cuckoo, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. International prominence arrived when she starred as Sally Bowles in the musical film Cabaret. Her performance in Cabaret won her the Academy Award for Best Actress, alongside a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. She also starred in other cinematic projects including Lucky Lady, New York, New York, and Arthur.
Family and marriages
Minnelli comes from a prominent entertainment family with multiple siblings and half-siblings. Her parents' famous careers placed her in the public eye throughout her upbringing. Over the course of her adult life, she experienced several high-profile marriages. Her spouses included Peter Allen, Jack Haley Jr., Mark Gero, and David Gest.
Birthday and age
Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, which makes Liza 80 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Liza shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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