Here, Minnelli performs “New York, New York” in 1977 View the entire comment thread. Garland had been married five times in her life, and she had Liza. The star was born in Los Angeles but moved to New York City in 1961 to follow in her mothers footsteps and pursue a career in musical theater. She began performing at the age of 3-years-old with her mother, Judy Garland. Here, Minnelli performs “New York, New York” in 1977 Liza Minnelli is an American actress, singer and dancer. Broadway star Liza Minnelli and fashion designer Halston were a regular sight together in the New York City nightclub scene in the 1970s and 80s. In 2008/2009, she performed the Broadway show Liza's at The Palace.! which earned a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event. She had guest appearances in the sitcom Arrested Development and had a small role in the movie, The OH in Ohio, while continuing to tour internationally. Minnelli also toured internationally and did shows such as Liza Minnelli: At Carnegie Hall Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event and Liza Live from Radio City Music Hall.

While film projects such as Lucky Lady, A Matter of Time and New York, New York were less favorably received than her stage roles, Minnelli became one of the most versatile, highly regarded and best-selling entertainers in television, beginning with Liza with a Z in 1972, and on stage in the Broadway productions of Flora the Red Menace, The Act and The Rink. She later co-starred in Arthur (1981), starring with Dudley Moore (in the title role) and Sir John Gielgud, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as Arthur's snobbish but lovable butler. Minnelli then rose to international stardom for her appearance as Sally Bowles in the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical, Cabaret, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. An actress and singer, Minnelli is the daughter of singer and actress Judy Garland and film director, Vincente Minnelli.Īlready established as a nightclub singer and musical theatre actress, she first attracted critical acclaim for her dramatic performances in the movies, The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) and Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970).

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