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Judy Garland

Date of Death: June 22, 1969 (47)

Birth Place: Grand Rapids, MN, USA

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Garland received an Academy Juvenile Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Special Tony Award. In 1962, Garland won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for her 1961 double LP live recording Judy at Carnegie Hall—the first woman to win in this category.


Garland began performing in vaudeville as a child with her two elder sisters and was later signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. She appeared in more than two dozen films for MGM, and is best remembered for her portrayal of Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Garland was a frequent on-screen partner of both Mickey Rooney and Gene Kelly and regularly collaborated with director and second husband Vincente Minnelli. Some of her film appearances during this period include roles in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Harvey Girls (1946), Easter Parade (1948), and Summer Stock (1950). Garland was released from MGM in 1950, after 15 years with the studio, amid a series of personal struggles that prevented her from fulfilling the terms of her contract.
Although her film career became intermittent thereafter, two of Garland's most critically acclaimed performances came late in her career: she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in A Star Is Born (1954) and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961). She also made record-breaking concert appearances, released eight studio albums, and hosted her own Emmy-nominated television series, The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964). At age 39, Garland became the youngest and first female recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in the film industry. In 1997, Garland was posthumously awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Tony Awards - 1952 - Special Tony Award

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Justin Vivian Bond to be Honored With Judy Icon Award From NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS


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Review: Lorna Luft's Triumphant Return to 54 Below with HOME AGAIN


Lorna Luft captivated the audience at 54 Below on Friday night. The child of legendary performer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Ms. Luft is no stranger to the stage, and she had the audience in the palm of her hand with this entertaining evening of music celebrating New York writers of Tin Pan Alley, the Brill Building, and beyond!

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A dazzling and heart-warming stage show charting the careers and relationship between Hollywood mother and daughter Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, is stepping out on a UK tour this month at venues across the UK.

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From the 15 July – 31 August, the London Palladium will be launching exclusive backstage tours allowing audiences to experience areas of the ‘home of variety’ normally not accessible to the public and learn about the theatre’s rich history.  

South Street Seaport Museum to Present PLAZZY AT THE 'PORT Featuring Plasma


Join the South Street Seaport Museum for PLAZZY AT THE 'PORT, an evening of song and dance featuring RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 star, Plasma. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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Barrington Stage Company has revealed the 2024 Summer Series of Mr. Finn’s Cabaret. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

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Interview: Lea DeLaria is Bringing Fun & Guests to 54 Below with BRUNCH IS GAY


With special guests, laughter and music, Lea DeLaria is back! This time, she’s doing it at brunch! Catch the first of her new brunch series at 54 Below starting May 12th and June 2nd at 1 pm featuring guests Gabe Ebert (Matilda) and Alexis Michelle (RuPaul's Drag Race). Read a conversation with DeLaria about the new show and what's coming up next.

The Great American Songbook Foundation to Celebrate MGM Musicals With Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft


The Great American Songbook Foundation will host two special film screening events as part of its StageStruck! Conference to honor the 100th anniversary of MGM. This celebration will feature participation by distinguished guests including Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft to shed light on the life and legacies of film icons Gene Kelly and Judy Garland.

Special Offer: LORNA LUFT HOME AGAIN at 54 Below


EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Lorna Luft is home again

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A great show for the school holidays- with great values, humour, colour and with the added bonus of a real Toto  dog on stage- what more could you want?

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Review: DRAG HISTORIA al Circolo Agorà


Da dove ha avuto inizio quello che adesso è un fenomeno di massa? Chi ha contribuito a renderlo tale? La Prada racconta la storia dell'arte del drag.

Judy Garland FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Judy Garland been in?

Judy Garland has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Judy Garland been in?

Judy Garland has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Judy Garland been nominated for?

Judy Garland has been nominated for the Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Judy Garland won?

Judy Garland has won the Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

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