Liza Minnelli: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 68
- on screen
- 1949–2025
- box office
- $182M
- award wins
- 3
- average score
- 72
- Born
- March 12, 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Liza May Minnelli
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer, Dancer
- Years active
- 1949-present
- Spouses
- Peter Allen, Jack Haley Jr., Mark Gero, David Gest
The Best Liza Minnelli Movies
The films of Liza Minnelli that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Arthur (1981) leads with $95.5M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $95.5M Arthur 1981 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $26.9M That's Entertainment! 1974 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $24.4M Lucky Lady 1975 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $16.4M New York, New York 1977 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $14.7M Arthur 2: On the Rocks 1988 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $295K Rent-a-Cop 1987 · Action
Liza Minnelli's Career in Numbers
Liza Minnelli's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Liza Minnelli works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from In the Good Old Summertime (1949) to Studio 54 (2018), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Liza Minnelli Movies by Decade
- 1940s 1
- 1960s 4
- 1970s 7
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 5
- 2010s 1
The 1970s were Liza Minnelli's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Liza Minnelli Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Comedy 5
- Documentary 2
- Music 2
- Tv movie 2
- Action 2
- Romance 2
- Fantasy 1
- Family 1
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre Liza Minnelli has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Liza Minnelli Career Milestones
- First film
- In the Good Old Summertime 1949
- Biggest box office hit
- Arthur $95.5M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Studio 54 Movie Echo Score 66
- Newest film
- Studio 54 2018
Liza Minnelli Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Liza Minnelli is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Liza Minnelli Movies as an Actor
24- 2018
Studio 54 Documentary Worldwide box office: $240K Movie Echo Score: 66 - 1999
Jackie’s Back! as Liza Minnelli · Music - 1998
Cabaret: A Legend in the Making Documentary - 1995
The West Side Waltz as Cara Varnum · Tv movie - 1994
Parallel Lives as Stevie Merrill · Drama - 1991
Stepping Out as Mavis Turner · Drama Worldwide box office: $246K - 1988
Arthur 2: On the Rocks as Linda Marolla Bach · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.7M - 1987
Rent-a-Cop as Della Roberts · Action Worldwide box office: $295K - 1987
Rent-a-Cop as Della Roberts · Action Worldwide box office: $295K - 1985
A Time to Live as Mary-Lou Weisman · Drama - 1984
The Princess and the Pea as Princess Alecia · Comedy - 1981
Arthur Comedy Worldwide box office: $95.5M - 1977
New York, New York Drama Worldwide box office: $16.4M - 1976
A Matter of Time as Nina · Fantasy - 1975
Lucky Lady as Claire · Comedy Worldwide box office: $24.4M - 1974
That's Entertainment! Family Worldwide box office: $26.9M - 1972
Journey Back to Oz as Dorothy (voice) · Animation - 1972
Cabaret Drama Worldwide box office: $83.3K - 1970
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon as Junie Moon · Romance - 1969
The Sterile Cuckoo Drama - 1968
Charlie Bubbles as Eliza · Comedy - 1965
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood as Little Red Riding Hood · Tv movie - 1964
Judy and Liza at the Palladium Music - 1949
In the Good Old Summertime as Veronica and Andrew's Daughter (uncredited) · Romance
Liza Minnelli in Documentaries & Specials
44- 2025
Television Event as Self · Documentary - 2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $237K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2021
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as Self · Documentary - 2020
The Ghost of Peter Sellers as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2019
Sid & Judy as Self (archive footage) · History Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2019
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2017
Broadway: The Next Generation as Self · Tv movie - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self - Interviewee · Documentary - 2014
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne as Self · Documentary - 2011
Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden as Self · Music - 2009
Liza Minnelli: Liza’s at The Palace as Herself · Music - 2009
Dzi Croquettes as Self · Documentary - 2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History as Self · Documentary - 2007
AFI: 100 Years… 100 Movies… 10th Anniversary Edition as Self · Documentary - 2006
Best Ever Muppet Moments as Self · Family - 2005
Get Aboard! ‘The Band Wagon’ as Self · Documentary - 2005
The ‘New York, New York’ Stories as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2004
Judy Garland: By Myself as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2003
Christmas in Hollywood as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2002
Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary as Self · Documentary - 2001
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration as Self · Documentary - 1995
Unzipped as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $2.88M - 1995
Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz as Self · Documentary - 1992
Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall as Self · Music - 1992
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall as Self · Music - 1992
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert as Self · Music - 1991
The Fred Astaire Songbook as Self · Music - 1990
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 1990
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic as Self · Documentary - 1990
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration as Self · Music - 1988
Gregory Peck: His Own Man as Self · Documentary - 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood as Self · Family - 1986
Liza in London as Self · Documentary - 1985
Judy Garland: The Concert Years as Self (archive footage) · Music - 1985
That’s Dancing! as Self - Host · Music - 1982
Night of 100 Stars as Self · Comedy - 1980
Baryshnikov on Broadway as Self · Music - 1980
An Evening with Liza Minnelli as Herself · Music - 1980
Goldie and Liza Together as Self · Tv movie - 1978
Movies Are My Life as Self · Documentary - 1963
The Judy Garland Christmas Show as Herself · Music - 1960
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood as Self · Documentary
Liza Minnelli: Awards & Nominations
3 wins from 8 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1970 to 1982. That includes an Oscar: Best Actress for Cabaret. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 4 nominations -
Oscars 1 win from 2 nominations -
BAFTA 1 win from 2 nominations
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39th Golden Globe Awards- Liza Minnelli: Nominated Best Actress – Comedy or Musical Arthur
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35th Golden Globe Awards- Liza Minnelli: Nominated Best Actress – Comedy or Musical New York, New York
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45th Academy Awards- Liza Minnelli: Win Best Actress Cabaret
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26th British Academy Film Awards- Liza Minnelli: Win Best Actress Cabaret
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30th Golden Globe Awards- Liza Minnelli: Win Best Actress – Comedy or Musical Cabaret
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24th British Academy Film Awards- Liza Minnelli: Nominated Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles The Sterile Cuckoo
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42nd Academy Awards- Liza Minnelli: Nominated Best Actress The Sterile Cuckoo
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27th Golden Globe Awards- Liza Minnelli: Nominated Best Actress – Drama The Sterile Cuckoo
Who Is Liza Minnelli?
Liza Minnelli was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1949, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Liza May Minnelli (born March 12, 1946) is an accomplished American actress, singer and dancer. She is renowned for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice. Notably, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Tony Awards. Additionally, she is one of the few performers awarded a non-competitive EGOT having received two honorary Grammy Awards. Minnelli is also a Knight of the French Legion of Honour. Her persona and style have established her as a well-regarded gay icon.
Minnelli, daughter of actress and singer Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, began her career in New York City in 1961 as a musical theatre actress, nightclub performer, and traditional pop recording artist. Throughout her illustrious career, she collaborated with greats like John Kander and Fred Ebb, and won Tony Awards for roles in Broadway musicals 'Flora the Red Menace' (1965) and 'The Act' (1978). Her breakthrough performance in film came with 'The Sterile Cuckoo' (1969), but she gained international prominence with 'Cabaret' (1972). She has led a career resurgence with recurring roles on Arrested Development (2003–2013). Despite serious health problems in her later years, she defied expectations by continuing to perform, albeit in smaller retrospective productions. Her life was profiled in the 2024 documentary, 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story'.
Who Liza Minnelli Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Liza Minnelli shares the most films with. Judy Garland comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Debbie Reynolds (8).
Liza Minnelli: Questions & Answers
How many movies Liza Minnelli has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Liza Minnelli been in?
Liza Minnelli is credited on 68 films, from 1949 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Liza Minnelli's highest-grossing movie?
Arthur (1981) is Liza Minnelli's biggest box office hit, with $95.5M worldwide, ahead of That's Entertainment! (1974) ($26.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Liza Minnelli's movies have made $182M.
Liza Minnelli's biggest hits What is the best Liza Minnelli movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Liza Minnelli's best-rated film is Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025) with a score of 80, followed by Sid & Judy (2019) (76).
Best Liza Minnelli movies, ranked Has Liza Minnelli won an Oscar?
Liza Minnelli has won an Oscar: Best Actress for Cabaret at the 1973 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Liza Minnelli has 3 wins from 8 nominations.
How old is Liza Minnelli?
Liza Minnelli is 80 years old, born on March 12, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..
What is Liza Minnelli's newest movie?
The most recent film on Liza Minnelli's filmography is Television Event (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Liza Minnelli work with most often?
Liza Minnelli shares the most films with Judy Garland (11 films), Debbie Reynolds (8 films) and Bob Hope (7 films).
The Best Liza Minnelli Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 68 credits.
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