Biography
A living legend of American cinema, a Hollywood icon who has won major awards in world cinema, a wonderful singer and simply a bright personality. All these star qualities were embodied by the extraordinary Liza Minnelli.
Liza May Minnelli was born in Los Angeles. The girl turned out to be a real Hollywood child. Parents - Vincent Minnelli and Judy Garland - are two accomplished stars of the “dream factory”. Father is a famous Hollywood director. Mom is a famous actress and singer. What else could the daughter become if not a new star?
Actress Liza Minnelli
Lisa appeared on the screen at the age of 3, under the patronage of her mother. Judy took the girl into the film, where she played the main role. The film was called "Good Old Summer". This film, released in 1949, began the creative biography of Liza Minnelli.
After the divorce, Judy, with whom she had a small daughter, constantly took the girl on tours. Lisa observes the filming process and life behind the scenes in every detail. Therefore, it is not surprising that the girl decided to follow the path of her star mother.
Liza Minnelli in childhood
After her second marriage, Lisa’s mother had a hard time. The mother was often depressed, she developed problems with alcohol, and then with drugs. Lisa had to look after her newly born brother and sister. But even this could have been dealt with if one day, going on stage with her mother, Minnelli had not clearly felt that it was not her mother next to her, but Judy Garland, who did not like competition and comparison with her young and talented daughter.
Liza Minnelli in her youth
Actress Liza Minnelli is rightfully considered a legend of American cinema. As the daughter of famous director, Vincent Minnelli, and the star of Hollywood's golden era, Judy Garland, she inherited her passion for art and acting talent from her parents.
Liza Minnelli in childhood
Her first appearance on the big screen took place when the girl was only three years old. This was the final scene of the film “In the Good Old Summer,” starring Judy Garland. Despite her parents' divorce, her mother's subsequent new marriages, and the appearance of a younger brother and sister, whom Lisa had to look after, she was able to make her way onto the stage. This happened largely due to the influence of her mother, whose example was before the girl’s eyes. From an early age, Liza Minnelli has been trying herself on the stage and on television. Before reaching adulthood, she already sings with her mother. Judy Garland even saw a strong competitor in her daughter, the girl’s talent was so obvious.
Liza Minnelli in her youth and youth
Liza Minnelli shone in musicals in her youth and played several significant roles in feature films. Theatrical recognition of her talent came in the early 60s with her appearance on the New York stage. For the musical “Best Foot Forward” she received her first statuette - “The Theater World Award”. This was followed by a musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb. It brought Lisa a Tony Award. Working together with Kander and Ebb turned out to be fruitful. The second musical “Cabaret” was received very warmly by the public. On the crest of success, the television show “Liza, through “3” was created. As part of it, Liza Minnelli performs solo on Broadway, attracting full houses. The young actress Liza Minnelli gained even more popularity after the release of the film adaptation of the musical “Cabaret.” The main character of the film became the most significant role in Minnelli's career. Subsequent films were not properly appreciated by the public. Only one other film with the participation of the actress, “New York, New York,” could compare in success with “Cabaret.” Singer Liza Minnelli has released 11 studio albums, 4 video clips for songs, and 13 soundtracks. The young years of the actress and singer seem to be a series of whirlwind romances and bright roles. Famous parents who made a significant contribution to the development of cinematography genetically passed on their talents to their daughter. Liza Minnelli is now playing minor roles and working on new records. Personal failures and film failures could not “drown” the bright Hollywood star.
Movies
In 1963, 17-year-old Liza Minnelli decided to move to New York in order to make her own career and escape from her mother’s shadow. Soon the girl performed on the stage of the Broadway theater.
Liza Minnelli in her youth
In the same 1964, Lisa received her first theater award for an excellent role in one production. The star of the actress and singer is rapidly rising in the sky. The roles in the theater became larger. Acting and music during this period were equally loved by Lisa, so the actress finds the best way to express herself - musicals.
In 1965, the artist received the prestigious Tony Award for her work in the musical Flora the Red Menace. A few months later, a new musical play called “Cabaret” premiered on the Broadway stage. Liza Minnelli is showered with prestigious awards and honors.
Liza Minnelli in the movie "Cabaret"
7 years later, the musical “Cabaret” was filmed. It brought the actress and singer an Oscar, a BAFTA award, a Golden Globe and a number of other awards.
The film “Cabaret” began the cinematic biography of Liza Minnelli. Spectators and critics enthusiastically received the released film hits “New York, New York”, “Arthur”, “Stage Debut”, “West Side Waltz”, “The Barren Cuckoo” and “A Time to Live”. The last two films brought another Golden Globe and the prestigious David di Donatello Award.
Liza Minnelli in the movie Cop for Hire
In the late 80s, Lisa was invited to play the main role in the action movie “Police for Hire,” where the actress played the role of a call girl, an unwitting witness to a murder. The film received the status of a cult film at the end of the decade.
The actress's filmography includes about 40 films. In the new century, Liza Minnelli acted less and less. After appearing in the sitcom Arrested Development in a cameo role, minor work followed in the series Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Deadly Beautiful.
Liza Minnelli in the musical "Smash"
It seems that the only time Minnelli’s innate instinct for star roles failed her was when she agreed to play herself in the TV series “Sex and the City.” The actress appeared in the 2nd season, released in 2010. For this work, the artist was awarded the Golden Raspberry. After appearing in such a significant project, Minnelli appeared on screen two more times in a cameo role, both times in the musicals “The Muppets” and “Smash.”
Movie
Lisa first played in a movie at the age of three with her famous mother. But after this incident, Lisa had no interest in cinema for a long time.
Everything changed after the production of the musical “Cabaret” on Broadway. The performance was such a resounding success that it was decided to film it. Naturally, Liza Minnelli was offered the main role.
And she coped with it brilliantly. After the release of the film “Cabaret”, Lisa gained truly worldwide fame. For this film she received an Oscar and many other film awards.
After “Cabaret,” several more films with Liza Minnelli’s participation were released, such as “New York, New York,” “Arthur,” “West Side Waltz,” and “A Time to Live.” The star received several more prestigious film awards, including the Golden Globe.
Liza Minnelli continues to act today, does not disdain TV series and is still a success.
Music
Liza Minnelli's musical career has developed no less successfully: the singer has 11 studio albums. Simultaneously with her first appearance on Broadway, Lisa begins work on recording musical compositions for the first disc. A year after the move, Minnelli released the album “Liza! Liza!
Following the successful debut, the artist annually delighted fans of her talent with another studio album, among which were “It Amazes Me”, “There Is a Time”, “Liza Minnelli”, “Come Saturday Morning”. Among the popular songs of the 70s, which instantly made Liza Minnelli famous, are the hits “New York, New York”, “Money, Money”, “Cabaret”.
At the end of the 70s, there was a ten-year break in Minnelli's musical career. In 1989, the singer pleased fans with the disc “Results”, and seven years later – with the studio album “Gently”. The last disc, “Confessions,” was released in 2010.
Over her many years of musical and acting career, Liza Minnelli was awarded her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Personal life
There are legends about the personal life of the film star. The actress and singer was officially married 4 times. But the number of novels attributed to Lisa is much greater than this figure.
Liza Minnelli's personal life was at various times associated with singer Peter Allen, director Jack Haley, sculptor Mark Giro and producer David Guest. The men named were the star's spouses.
In the early 2000s, the celebrity repeated all her mother’s mistakes. Lisa discovered addictions to alcohol and drugs. Minnelli's fourth husband, David Guest, forced his wife to undergo rehabilitation. But after leaving there, the actress returned to her previous lifestyle. After her divorce from Guest, the actress again underwent treatment. Lisa managed to stop.
Mark Giro and Liza Minnelli
Now the Hollywood actress is helping other drug addicts escape the clutches of addiction by donating large sums of money to rehabilitation centers.
Since 2013, the actress has not acted in films. This is largely due to the periodic injuries that have plagued Lisa since 2011. The first of these was a triple leg fracture, which confined the actress to a wheelchair for several months.
David Guest and Liza Minnelli
In 2014, Minnelli suffered a back injury, after which surgery was required. Periodically, post-operative pain provoked Liza Minnelli's passion for painkillers and, as a result, potent drugs and alcohol. In 2020, the actress once again had to go to a rehabilitation center to take control of her addictions.
In 2020, rumors spread among the artist’s friends about Lisa’s deteriorating condition. The actress published an audio in which, according to friends, she said goodbye to them. But in fact, Minnelli thus thanked her friends for the congratulations she received in honor of her anniversary. Judging by the latest photos from Minnelli’s official Instagram, the actress is still in shape and attends social events.
Personal life of Liza Minnelli
During her life, our today's heroine was married four times. Over the years, her husbands were singer Peter Allen, director Jack Haley Jr., sculptor Mark Giro, and television producer David Guest. Each of the legendary actress's four marriages ended in divorce.
Liza Minnelli changed husbands like gloves
In the early 2000s, Liza Minnelli, like her mother once, suffered from a destructive passion for drugs. During that period, she spent a lot of time in various clinics and hospitals, but, in the end, she managed to get rid of this addiction. Currently, the famous Hollywood actress Liza Minnelli is well known for her active fight against drugs. She often engages in charitable activities and donates large sums to rehabilitation centers.
