Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Acting
Born 1946-03-12Hollywood, California, USA

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.

Movies (122)

The King of Comedy
7.8

The King of Comedy

1982Movie7.8
New York, New York
6.5

New York, New York

1977Movie6.5
The Muppets Take Manhattan
6.6

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984Movie6.6
Sex and the City 2
6.0

Sex and the City 2

2010Movie6.0
Cabaret
7.4

Cabaret

1972Movie7.4
Studio 54
6.5

Studio 54

2018Movie6.5
Jim Henson Idea Man
7.8

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024Movie7.8
Silent Movie
6.5

Silent Movie

1976Movie6.5
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
8.0

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001Movie8.0
BRATS
6.0

BRATS

2024Movie6.0
Arthur
6.5

Arthur

1981Movie6.5
Lucky Lady
5.6

Lucky Lady

1975Movie5.6
Deneuve, la reine Catherine
7.6

Deneuve, la reine Catherine

2022Movie7.6
In the Good Old Summertime
6.8

In the Good Old Summertime

1949Movie6.8
Diane Warren: Relentless
5.6

Diane Warren: Relentless

2025Movie5.6
Movies Are My Life
6.8

Movies Are My Life

1988Movie6.8
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
8.0

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

2008Movie8.0
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story
7.4

The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story

2019Movie7.4
The Fabulous Allan Carr
5.0

The Fabulous Allan Carr

2017Movie5.0
Night of 100 Stars
5.8

Night of 100 Stars

1982Movie5.8
Commitment to Life

Commitment to Life

2023Movie
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
8.3

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023Movie8.3
Parallel Lives
5.7

Parallel Lives

1994Movie5.7
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
5.0

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003Movie5.0
That's Entertainment!
7.4

That's Entertainment!

1974Movie7.4
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
10.0

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005Movie10.0
Jackie's Back!
6.9

Jackie's Back!

1999Movie6.9
Dzi Croquettes
7.7

Dzi Croquettes

2009Movie7.7
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

2021Movie
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
5.5

Arthur 2: On the Rocks

1988Movie5.5
Unzipped
5.4

Unzipped

1995Movie5.4
The Oh in Ohio
5.3

The Oh in Ohio

2006Movie5.3
Stepping Out
5.9

Stepping Out

1991Movie5.9
A Matter of Time
5.1

A Matter of Time

1976Movie5.1
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief

Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief

1989Movie
A Time to Live
8.0

A Time to Live

1985Movie8.0
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
6.0

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

1987Movie6.0
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
5.5

Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon

1970Movie5.5
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
7.8

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

1992Movie7.8
Sid & Judy
7.4

Sid & Judy

2019Movie7.4
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
8.7

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

1990Movie8.7
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
8.5

The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

1992Movie8.5
That's Dancing!
6.9

That's Dancing!

1985Movie6.9
Liza Minnelli, la dernière héritière d'Hollywood
8.0

Liza Minnelli, la dernière héritière d'Hollywood

2025Movie8.0
Liza Minnelli: Liza's at The Palace
5.6

Liza Minnelli: Liza's at The Palace

2009Movie5.6
Jack Paar: Smart Television
8.0

Jack Paar: Smart Television

2003Movie8.0
Goldie and Liza Together
8.3

Goldie and Liza Together

1980Movie8.3
The Sterile Cuckoo
5.6

The Sterile Cuckoo

1969Movie5.6
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's

Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's

2009Movie
Rent-a-Cop
4.7

Rent-a-Cop

1987Movie4.7
And the Oscar Goes To...
6.8

And the Oscar Goes To...

2014Movie6.8
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
7.7

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

2025Movie7.7
Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz

Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz

1995Movie
Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic
7.0

Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic

1994Movie7.0
AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
6.7

AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition

2007Movie6.7
New York at the Movies
9.0

New York at the Movies

2002Movie9.0
Queen: Champions of the World
8.3

Queen: Champions of the World

1995Movie8.3
Annul Victory

Annul Victory

2009Movie
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
9.0

Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl

1994Movie9.0
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
6.7

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act

2022Movie6.7
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
6.0

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood

1960Movie6.0
Gregory Peck: His Own Man
6.7

Gregory Peck: His Own Man

1988Movie6.7
A Tale of Two Sisters - Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli
9.0

A Tale of Two Sisters - Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli

2004Movie9.0
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
7.3

Private Screenings: Robert Osborne

2014Movie7.3
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

2005Movie
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
7.3

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

1990Movie7.3
Broadway: The Next Generation

Broadway: The Next Generation

Movie
Journey Back to Oz
5.4

Journey Back to Oz

1972Movie5.4
Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

2015Movie
Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden
8.7

Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden

2011Movie8.7
Christmas in Hollywood
6.0

Christmas in Hollywood

2003Movie6.0
Halston
5.6

Halston

2019Movie5.6
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

1984Movie
Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall
7.3

Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall

1992Movie7.3
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's
8.0

Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's

2009Movie8.0
Best Ever Muppet Moments
6.0

Best Ever Muppet Moments

2006Movie6.0
Baryshnikov on Broadway
8.0

Baryshnikov on Broadway

1980Movie8.0
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
9.0

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999Movie9.0
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
8.3

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic

1990Movie8.3
The 'New York, New York' Stories
10.0

The 'New York, New York' Stories

2005Movie10.0
The Real Cabaret
10.0

The Real Cabaret

2009Movie10.0
The Fred Astaire Songbook

The Fred Astaire Songbook

1991Movie
The West Side Waltz
6.2

The West Side Waltz

1995Movie6.2
Liza with a "Z"
7.6

Liza with a "Z"

1972Movie7.6
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest

Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest

1994Movie
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
3.2

Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston

2011Movie3.2
An Evening with Liza Minnelli

An Evening with Liza Minnelli

1980Movie
Judy Garland Duets

Judy Garland Duets

2005Movie
Judy Garland: By Myself
8.3

Judy Garland: By Myself

2004Movie8.3
Salute to Lady Liberty

Salute to Lady Liberty

1984Movie
Charlie Bubbles
6.6

Charlie Bubbles

1968Movie6.6
The Princess and the Pea
8.2

The Princess and the Pea

1984Movie8.2
Portrait of a Choreographer

Portrait of a Choreographer

2007Movie
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
9.0

Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall

1992Movie9.0
Rona Looks at Raquel, Liza, Cher and Ann-Margret

Rona Looks at Raquel, Liza, Cher and Ann-Margret

1975Movie
VH1 Divas 2009

VH1 Divas 2009

2009Movie
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression

2009Movie
The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
7.0

The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

1997Movie7.0
Sam Found Out: A Triple Play
10.0

Sam Found Out: A Triple Play

1988Movie10.0
The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest

The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest

2007Movie
Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals

2013Movie
Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event
5.2

Frank, Liza & Sammy: The Ultimate Event

1989Movie5.2
A Tradition of Romance

A Tradition of Romance

1976Movie
Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child
10.0

Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child

1996Movie10.0
The Judy Garland Christmas Show
9.0

The Judy Garland Christmas Show

1963Movie9.0
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary
9.0

Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary

2002Movie9.0
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
5.8

Judy Garland: The Concert Years

1985Movie5.8
Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente
5.0

Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente

1987Movie5.0
Chris & Don: A Love Story
6.1

Chris & Don: A Love Story

2008Movie6.1
Judy and Liza at the Palladium
7.0

Judy and Liza at the Palladium

1964Movie7.0
The Recreation of an Era
5.7

The Recreation of an Era

1972Movie5.7
The Haunted History of Halloween
6.9

The Haunted History of Halloween

1997Movie6.9
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
10.0

The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood

1965Movie10.0
Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli

Private Screenings: Liza Minnelli

2010Movie
The Songwriters: An Evening with John Kander and Fred Ebb

The Songwriters: An Evening with John Kander and Fred Ebb

Movie
Kay Thompson: Think Pink!

Kay Thompson: Think Pink!

2009Movie
Liza Minnelli - Silvester-Gala 1982 live aus Bad Gastein
10.0

Liza Minnelli - Silvester-Gala 1982 live aus Bad Gastein

1982Movie10.0
Woody Allen Looks at 1967
8.0

Woody Allen Looks at 1967

1967Movie8.0
Aznavour and Minnelli

Aznavour and Minnelli

1991Movie
Liza in London

Liza in London

1986Movie
Liza Minnelli: Visible Results

Liza Minnelli: Visible Results

1990Movie
Cabaret: A Legend in the Making
6.0

Cabaret: A Legend in the Making

1998Movie6.0

TV Shows (66)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.6

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001Series7.6
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Graham Norton Show
7.2

The Graham Norton Show

2007Series7.2
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
RuPaul's Drag Race
7.5

RuPaul's Drag Race

2009Series7.5
Sacrée soirée
5.7

Sacrée soirée

1987Series5.7
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Arrested Development
7.9

Arrested Development

2003Series7.9
CBS News Sunday Morning
6.8

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979Series6.8
Ciné regards
5.0

Ciné regards

1978Series5.0
Great Performances
6.1

Great Performances

1971Series6.1
The Merv Griffin Show
6.8

The Merv Griffin Show

1962Series6.8
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956Series
Film '72
5.1

Film '72

1971Series5.1
Drop Dead Diva
7.7

Drop Dead Diva

2009Series7.7
What's My Line?
7.0

What's My Line?

1950Series7.0
Spécial cinéma
9.5

Spécial cinéma

1974Series9.5
Le monde est à vous

Le monde est à vous

1987Series
The Dick Cavett Show
6.8

The Dick Cavett Show

1968Series6.8
The Carol Burnett Show
7.7

The Carol Burnett Show

1967Series7.7
Menschen bei Maischberger
7.3

Menschen bei Maischberger

2003Series7.3
Dinah!
7.0

Dinah!

1974Series7.0
Beckmann
4.5

Beckmann

1999Series4.5
Wetten, dass..?
5.6

Wetten, dass..?

1981Series5.6
The Tony Danza Show
6.4

The Tony Danza Show

2004Series6.4
Champs-Elysées
6.8

Champs-Elysées

1982Series6.8
Smash
6.4

Smash

2012Series6.4
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948Series6.8
The Muppet Show
8.0

The Muppet Show

1976Series8.0
Going Live!
8.0

Going Live!

1987Series8.0
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.8

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968Series6.8
V Graham Norton
5.3

V Graham Norton

2002Series5.3
Le Grand Échiquier
8.0

Le Grand Échiquier

1972Series8.0
Faerie Tale Theatre
8.1

Faerie Tale Theatre

1982Series8.1
Through the Night with...
7.9

Through the Night with...

2002Series7.9
Numéro un
7.5

Numéro un

1975Series7.5
Goldene Kamera
5.7

Goldene Kamera

1984Series5.7
Kraft Music Hall
5.4

Kraft Music Hall

1958Series5.4
So Graham Norton
7.4

So Graham Norton

1998Series7.4
Star Academy
5.7

Star Academy

2001Series5.7
Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel
4.0

Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel

2004Series4.0
Seitenblicke
8.0

Seitenblicke

1987Series8.0
The Hollywood Palace
5.0

The Hollywood Palace

1964Series5.0
The Danny Kaye Show
7.0

The Danny Kaye Show

1963Series7.0
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
6.8

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969Series6.8
De TV Show
9.0

De TV Show

1981Series9.0
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
4.1

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996Series4.1
The Sharon Osbourne Show
10.0

The Sharon Osbourne Show

2003Series10.0
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
6.3

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

1973Series6.3
40° à l'ombre
6.0

40° à l'ombre

1987Series6.0
The Johnny Cash Show
6.5

The Johnny Cash Show

1969Series6.5
The Judy Garland Show
8.2

The Judy Garland Show

1963Series8.2
Hullabaloo
10.0

Hullabaloo

1965Series10.0
The Dame Edna Experience
5.5

The Dame Edna Experience

1987Series5.5
Night-Club

Night-Club

1968Series
When Ruby Wax Met...
6.7

When Ruby Wax Met...

2021Series6.7
Ruby Wax Meets
6.7

Ruby Wax Meets

1996Series6.7
This Morning
5.2

This Morning

1988Series5.2
The Pearl Bailey Show
8.0

The Pearl Bailey Show

1971Series8.0
Hape trifft!

Hape trifft!

2005Series
The Men Who Made the Movies

The Men Who Made the Movies

1973Series
Rosie Live

Rosie Live

2008Series
Κόκκινο Βελούδο

Κόκκινο Βελούδο

1996Series