Judy Garland is a renowned actress who shot to glory during the golden era of Hollywood, with movies like ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘A StarIs Born’
Judy Garland
@Actresses, Birthday and Childhood
Jun 10, 1922
Biography
Personal Details
- Birthday: June 10, 1922
- Died on: June 22, 1969
- Nationality: American
- Famous: Died Young, Left Handed, Film & Theater Personalities, Actresses, Singers
- City/State: Minnesota
- Spouses: David Rose, Mickey Deans
- Siblings: Dorothy Virginia Gumm, Mary Jane Gumm
Judy Garland born at
Grand Rapids
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Birth Place
From the early years, she was under pressure to keep her energy up and her weight down. Amphetamines were provided to help her cope but eventually caused her addiction to pills. Her addiction plagued her throughout her life.
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Personal Life
She was married four times and had several affairs. She had one daughter, Liza, with husband Vicente Minnelli. With husband, Sidney Luft, she had a son, Joey, and a daughter, Lorna.
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Personal Life
The actress died in a London hotel room on June 10, 1969. She was 47 years old
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Personal Life
She was born Frances Ethel Gumm to Ethel Marion (Milne) and Francis Avent Gumm, on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The youngest of three girls, she was introduced to the entertainment industry early on by her parents who were vaudeville performers. Before her third birthday, Frances was added to the Gumm sisters’ dance act.
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Childhood & Early Life
Ethel eventually pulled her from the group. The mother and daughter toured the country, and the young girl entertained audiences as a solo act.
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Childhood & Early Life
The Gumm family moved to California where all three girls were enrolled in acting and performance classes.
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Childhood & Early Life
In 1935, Louis B. Mayer of MGM signed Frances Gumm. She then changed her name to Judy Garland.
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Career
After some initial struggles her film career finally took-off with the girl-next-door character in ‘Pigskin Parade’, in 1936.
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Career
1937 saw the release of two movies, ‘Broadway Melody of 1938’ and ‘Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry’ featuring the aspiring actress. MGM continued to seek out musicals for Judy’s voice.
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Career
She performed in ‘Everybody Sing’ and ‘Listen, Darling’ in 1938 as well as in her first Andy Hardy movie ‘Love Finds Andy Hardy’. She continued to make several Andy Hardy movies.
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Career
In 1939, ‘Babes in Arms’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ opened. The latter propelled Judy’s career to new heights and her performance was lauded by fans and critics alike.
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Career
The 1939 movie ‘The Wizard of Oz’ starring Judy was a huge financial success and it grossed over $3,000,000. The movie received several Academy nominations including Best Picture, Best Song, Best Score, Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography.
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Major Works
The 1954 movie ‘A Star Is Born’ was another blockbuster featuring Judy. The movie grossed $6,000,000. The film garnered several nods from the film community including Best Costume, Best Art Direction, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Song, and Best Score.
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Major Works