Liza Minnelli (Singer and Actress) - On This Day

Liza Minnelli

Singer and Actress Liza Minnelli
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Profession: Singer and Actress

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Rose to international stardom for her appearance as Sally Bowles in the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical "Cabaret", for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

In total, Minnelli has won four Tony Awards, an Oscar, the Emmy Award, and two Golden Globes.

Born: March 12, 1946
Birthplace: Hollywood, California, USA
Age: 78 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Married Life

  • 1967-03-03 American singer Liza Minnelli (20) weds Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen (23); divorce 1974
  • 1974-09-15 American singer Liza Minnelli (27) weds (her 2nd) American film and documentary director Jack Haley, Jr (40); divorce 1979
  • 1979-12-04 American singer Liza Minnelli (33) weds (her 3rd) American sculptor Mark Gero; divorce 1992
  • 2002-03-16 Oscar-winning entertainer Liza Minnelli (56) weds (her 4th) American concert promoter David Gest (48) at the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City; separate in 2003, divorce in 2007

Historical Events

  • 1956-11-03 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" televised for 1st time - hosted by Bert Lahr and Judy Garland's 10-year old daughter Liza Minnelli, as the finale of the Ford Star Jubilee series (CBS-TV)
  • 1965-05-11 John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "Flora, the Red Menace", Their first collaboration stars Liza Minnelli (19) in her Broadway debut, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 87 performances and earns Liza a Tony Award
  • 1965-07-24 John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "Flora, the Red Menace", Their first collaboration stars Liza Minnelli (19) in her Broadway debut, closes at Alvin Theater, NYC, after 87 performances and a Tony Award for Liza
  • 1972-02-13 Film adaptation of "Cabaret", directed by Bob Fosse, based on John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical of the same name, starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York, and Joel Grey is released
  • 1977-10-29 John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "The Act", starring Liza Minnelli and directed by Martin Scorsese, opens at Majestic Theater, NYC; runs for 233 performances and wins a Tony Award for Liza
  • 1978-07-01 John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "The Act", starring Liza Minnelli and directed by Martin Scorsese closes at Majestic Theater, NYC, after 233 performances
  • 1984-02-09 John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "The Rink", based on Terrence McNally's novel, and starring Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera, opens at Martin Beck Theater, NYC; runs for 204 performances, winning a Tony Award
  • 1984-08-08 John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "The Rink", based on Terrence McNally's novel, and starring Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera, closes at Martin Beck Theater, NYC, after 204 performances and a Tony Award for Rivera,
  • 1985-03-01 American singer Liza Minnelli enters Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California for substance abuse rehabilitation
  • 1992-04-20 All-star benefit concert in memory of Freddie Mercury held at Wembley Stadium, London; performers include: Queen, Roger Daltry, Robert Plant, Zucchero, Paul Young, Seal, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Mick Ronson, George Michael, Elton John, Axl Rose, and Liza Minnelli