Judy Garland
Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, was an iconic American actress and singer. Her parents, vaudevillians Frank and Ethel Gumm, introduced her to the stage at a young age, performing as part of the Gumm Sisters. By 1935, she had signed with MGM and adopted the stage name Judy Garland. Garland achieved international fame with her role as Dorothy Gale in "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), where her performance of "Over the Rainbow" became legendary, earning her a special Academy Award for outstanding performance by a screen juvenile.
Throughout the 1940s, Garland starred in numerous successful films, including "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944), directed by her future husband Vincente Minnelli. Her career in the 1950s and 1960s included acclaimed performances in "A Star Is Born" (1954) and "Judgment at Nuremberg" (1961), both earning her Academy Award nominations. Garland was also a celebrated singer, with her 1961 live album "Judy at Carnegie Hall" winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Despite her professional success, Garland's life was marked by personal struggles, including substance abuse and health issues, exacerbated by the pressures of Hollywood. She was married five times and had three children, including Liza Minnelli. Garland passed away from an accidental overdose on June 22, 1969, in London, England, at the age of 47. Her legacy endures as one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century, celebrated for her emotional depth and versatility in both film and music.
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