Biography
Liza May Minnelli (born March 12, 1946) is an American actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli is among a rare group of performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy (Grammy Legend Award), Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). Minnelli is a Knight of the French Legion of Honour. Daughter of actress and singer Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, Minnelli was born in Los Angeles, spent part of her childhood in Scarsdale, New York, and moved to New York City in 1961 where she began her career as a musical theatre actress, nightclub performer, and traditional pop music artist. She made her professional stage debut in the 1963 Off-Broadway revival of Best Foot Forward and received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for starring in Flora the Red Menace in 1965, which marked the start of her lifelong collaboration with John Kander and Fred Ebb. They wrote, produced or directed many of Minnelli's future stage acts and television series and helped create her stage persona of a stylized survivor, including her career-defining performances of anthems of survival ("New York, New York", "Cabaret", and "Maybe This Time"). Along with her roles on stage and screen, this persona and her style of performance contributed to Minnelli's status as an enduring gay icon. An acclaimed performance in the drama film The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) marked a film breakthrough for Minnelli and brought her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She later received the award for her performance as Sally Bowles in the musical film Cabaret (1972), which brought her to international prominence. Most of her following films, including Lucky Lady (1975), New York, New York (1977), Rent-a-Cop (1988), and Stepping Out (1991), were not as successful, aside from the major box office hit and critically lauded Arthur (1981) which starred Minnelli. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Lucky Lady, New York, New York and Arthur. She returned to Broadway on a number of occasions, including The Act (1977), for which she received her second Tony Award, as well as The Rink (1984) and Liza's at The Palace.... (2008). Minnelli has also worked on various television formats and has predominantly focused on music hall and nightclub performances since the late 1970s. Her concert performances at Carnegie Hall in 1979 and 1987 and at Radio City Music Hall in 1991 and 1992 are recognized among her most successful. From 1988 to 1990, she toured with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. in Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event.
Acted in 33
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's
(archive footage)
- 2008
Rosie Live
TV
- 2006
- 2003
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1995
The West Side Waltz
Cara Varnum
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
Stepping Out
Mavis Turner
- 1990
Liza Minnelli: Visible Results
Movie
1980s
- 1988
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Linda Marolla Bach
Sam Found Out: A Triple Play
Three Characters
- 1987
- 1985
A Time to Live
Mary-Lou Weisman
- 1984
The Princess and the Pea
Princess Alecia
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
- 1976
A Matter of Time
Nina
- 1975
Lucky Lady
Claire
- 1972
- 1970
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
Junie Moon
1960s
- 1969
The Sterile Cuckoo
Pookie Adams
- 1968
Charlie Bubbles
Eliza
- 1965
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood
Appearances139
2020s
- 2025
Liza Minnelli: The Last Heiress of Hollywood
Self
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Self
Diane Warren: Relentless
Self (archive footage)
- 2024
- 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2022
Deneuve, la reine Catherine
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
When Ruby Wax Met...
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Self
2010s
- 2019
Halston
Self
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
Self (archive footage)
- 2014
And the Oscar Goes To...
Self - Interviewee
- 2013
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals
Self
- 2011
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Self
Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Liza Minnelli: Liza's at The Palace
Self
The Real Cabaret
Self
Dzi Croquettes
Self
VH1 Divas 2009
Self
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's
Self
Annul Victory
Self
Kay Thompson: Think Pink!
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression
Self
- 2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Self
Chris & Don: A Love Story
Self
- 2007
The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
Self
AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
Self
Portrait of a Choreographer
Self
- 2006
Best Ever Muppet Moments
Self
- 2005
Judy Garland Duets
Self (archive footage)
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Self
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
The 'New York, New York' Stories
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Self
Christmas from Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary
Self
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
Self - Performer
- 1998
Cabaret: A Legend in the Making
Self / Self - Sally Bowles
- 1997
The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
Self (archive footage)
The Haunted History of Halloween
Self
- 1996
Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child
Self
Ruby Wax Meets
Self - Guest · 1 episode
- 1995
Unzipped
Self
Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
Self
- 1994
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
Self
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic
Self (voice)
A Century of Cinema
Self
- 1992
Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall
Self
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
Self
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Self
- 1991
Aznavour and Minnelli
Self
The Fred Astaire Songbook
Self
- 1990
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Self
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1980s
- 1989
Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event
Self
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Self
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 1 episode
Gregory Peck: His Own Man
Self
- 1987
The Dame Edna Experience
Self · 1 episode
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
- 1986
Liza in London
Self
- 1985
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
Self (archive footage)
- 1984
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
Self - Performer
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
- 1981
- 1980
Goldie and Liza Together
Self
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1976
- 1975
Rona Looks at Raquel, Liza, Cher and Ann-Margret
Self
- 1974
That's Entertainment!
Self - Host / Narrator
- 1973
The Men Who Made the Movies
Self · 1 episode
- 1972
The Recreation of an Era
Self
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
- 1967
Woody Allen Looks at 1967
Self
- 1965
Hullabaloo
Self · 1 episode
- 1964
Judy and Liza at the Palladium
Self
- 1963
The Judy Garland Christmas Show
Self
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Self
1950s
- 1958
- 1956
- 1953
- 1950
1940s
- 1948
No release date
Broadway: The Next Generation
Self