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My Take
Liza Minnelli is what I picture when I hear the word performer. Born into Hollywood in 1946, she could have coasted on lineage; instead she built her own legend, from a Theatre World Award in 1963 to two Tonys, the 1973 Academy Award, and a Grammy Legend honor. What endears her to me most is that her resume also includes a Razzie, because true entertainers risk failure in public and keep going anyway. That commanding alto and electric stage presence defined showmanship for generations. Few careers stretch from the early sixties to today with such undimmed devotion to the audience. She is not merely a star; she is an institution.
Overview
Liza May Minnelli ( LY-zə; born March 12, 1946) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Tony Awards. She is one of the few performers awarded a non-competitive EGOT having received an honorary Grammy Award.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Liza Minnelli
- Name (Japanese)
- ライザ・ミネリ
- Reading
- らいざ・みねり
- Born
- March 12, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / singer / voice actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- High School of Performing Arts
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 1990 Grammy Legend Award
- 1973 Academy Award for Best Actress
- 1963 Theatre World Award
- 1965 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 1978 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 1989 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Film actor — see all → · Singer — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.