Liza May Minnelli was born on March, 12 1946 in Hollywood, California. Her mother is legendary actress Judy Garland and her father is film director Vincente Minnelli. Liza started acting professionally at the age of 17. She began in theatre productions. Some included Best Foot Forward and Flora the red menace. Also during this time, Liza worked as a nightclub singer. Her success as a live performer brought her a chance to record several albums at Capitol Records.
In 1972, Liza Minnelli appeared in perhaps her best-known film role, as Sally Bowles in the movie version of Cabaret. Liza won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actress for the role. Her appearance opposite Robert DeNiro in the 1977 film, New York, New York however, gave Liza her best known signature song.
In 2004 and 2005 she appeared as a recurring character on the critically acclaimed TV show Arrested Development. Her latest project is the imminent release of a collection of songs that her godmother Kay Thompson originated. In 2007 she has added the songs to her latest tour to introduce them to audiences.
Liza has been married and divorced 4 times. They are Peter Allen, Jack Haley Jr., Mark Gero and David Gest. Liza has no children.
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