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Judy Garland
Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian. Recognized for her powerful voice and intense emotional acting style, Garland's distinct talent made her a beloved figure in American entertainment. She started performing as a child with her two elder sisters, before landing a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer at the age of thirteen. Her famous roles include Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz', for which she sang 'Over the Rainbow', a song that became her signature. She made more than two dozen films for MGM and was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in 'A Star Is Born' and 'Judgment at Nuremberg'. In spite of her professional success, Garland's personal life was filled with turmoil, marked by drug and alcohol abuse, financial instability, and tumultuous relationships. She passed away from an accidental overdose in 1969 at the age of 47, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and an unwavering spirit. Garland has also been identified as a gay icon, with a substantial fan base in the gay community, and her life and career remain the subject of ongoing fascination and study.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Frances Ethel Gumm
Born: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: June 10, 1922
Occupations: Actress, singer, vaudevillian
Years Active: 1924-1969
Children: 3
Spouses: David Rose, Vincente Minnelli, Sidney Luft, Mark Herron, Mickey Deans
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Awards and Nominations Received by Judy Garland
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)
Judgment at NurembergMovies Featuring Judy Garland
A Star Is Born
The Wizard of Oz
Judgment at Nuremberg
Meet Me in St. Louis
Lynch/Oz
Strike Up the Band
Girl Crazy
That's Entertainment, Part II
The Harvey Girls
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Music According to Tom Jobim
And the Oscar Goes To…
The Dark Side of the Rainbow
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Sid & Judy
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies
Judy Garland: By Myself
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
You’re the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Hollywood’s Children
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
That’s Dancing!
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
Showbiz Goes to War
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
A Bunch of Amateurs
Ziegfeld Follies
Gay Purr-ee
Life Begins for Andy Hardy
Presenting Lily Mars
The Judy Garland Christmas Show
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Judy and Liza at the Palladium
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Pepe
Strictly G.I.
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
The Clock
Andy Hardy Comes Home
The Polio Crusade
From the Ends of the Earth
March of Dimes
Bubbles
Love Finds Andy Hardy
Thousands Cheer
Till the Clouds Roll By
Twenty Years After
Babes in Arms
Pigskin Parade
Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry
Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
A Child Is Waiting
Everybody Sing
1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year
Another Romance of Celluloid: Electrical Power
Hollywood Goes to Town
The Pirate
Broadway Melody of 1938
Judy Garland, Robert Goulet & Phil Silvers Special
Every Sunday
Ziegfeld Girl
I Could Go on Singing
Easter Parade
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls
For Me and My Gal
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
Babes on Broadway
Little Nellie Kelly
Words and Music
Summer Stock
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Listen, Darling
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
We Must Have Music
In the Good Old Summertime
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Alone. Life Wastes Andy Hardy
Career Timeline
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2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Self
Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2009
The Polio Crusade
Archive Footage (from March of Dimes)
1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year
Self (archive footage)
2004
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies
Self
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self (archive footage)
1990
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Self (archive footage)
You’re the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self (archive footage)
1963
The Judy Garland Christmas Show
Herself
A Child Is Waiting
Jean Hansen
Judy Garland, Robert Goulet & Phil Silvers Special
I Could Go on Singing
Jenny Bowman
1945
Meet Me in St. Louis
Ziegfeld Follies
Star (segment "A Great Lady Has an Interview")
The Clock
Alice Maybery
1943
Girl Crazy
Presenting Lily Mars
Lily Mars
Strictly G.I.
Self - Guest Star
Thousands Cheer
Judy Garland
1941
Life Begins for Andy Hardy
Betsy Booth
Ziegfeld Girl
Susan Gallagher
Babes on Broadway
Penny Morris
1940
Strike Up the Band
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Betsy Booth
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Self
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Self
Little Nellie Kelly
Nellie Kelly / Little Nellie Kelly
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Self
1939
The Wizard of Oz
From the Ends of the Earth
Self
Babes in Arms
Patsy Barton
Another Romance of Celluloid: Electrical Power
Self (uncredited)
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