Judy Garland American Actress (1922–1969)
Judy Garland · television actor and film actor · American
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Biography
Judy Garland was an American actress from Grand Rapids. She died on 22 June 1969 at the age of 47. Her best-known titles on this site are Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1950) and Judgment at Nuremberg (1961).
The earliest of her listed screen credits is Bubbles, from 1930. In total, 45 films and 2 TV series are listed from 1930 to 2019. Listed parts include Marilyn Miller in Till the Clouds Roll By (1946), Jo Hayden in For Me and My Gal (1942) and Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). She is last credited, in her lifetime, on The Last Performance (1969).
Judy Garland had released 29 albums and 3 singles on record, including The Very Best of Judy Garland (2007). Genres on record for her include pop music and jazz. Capitol Records is listed as her label.
She collected 16 awards, with 9 nominations also listed. The first recorded win came with Academy Juvenile Award in 1940. More recently, she won Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.
Filmography
47 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019– | The Movies That Made Us | TV series | |
| 2012 | The music according to Antonio Carlos Jobim | Film | |
| 2011 | Vito | Film | |
| 2007 | P.S. I Love You | Film | |
| 2005 | The Family Stone | Film | |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Film | |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | Film | |
| 1969 | The Last Performance | Film | |
| 1963 | A Child Is Waiting | Film | |
| 1963 | I Could Go On Singing | Film | |
| 1963– | The Judy Garland Show | TV series | |
| 1961 | Judgment at Nuremberg | Irene Hoffmann, Irene Hoffman Wallner | Film |
| 1960 | Pepe | Film | |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born | Film | |
| 1950 | Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership | Film |
Show all 47 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Summer Stock | Film | |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Film | |
| 1948 | Easter Parade | Film | |
| 1948 | The Pirate | Film | |
| 1948 | Words and Music | Film | |
| 1946 | The Harvey Girls | Film | |
| 1946 | Till the Clouds Roll By | Marilyn Miller | Film |
| 1945 | The Clock | Film | |
| 1945 | Ziegfeld Follies | Film | |
| 1944 | Meet Me in St. Louis | Film | |
| 1943 | Girl Crazy | Film | |
| 1943 | Presenting Lily Mars | Film | |
| 1943 | Thousands Cheer | Film | |
| 1942 | For Me and My Gal | Jo Hayden | Film |
| 1941 | Babes on Broadway | Film | |
| 1941 | Life Begins for Andy Hardy | Film | |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Film | |
| 1940 | Andy Hardy Meets Debutante | Film | |
| 1940 | Little Nellie Kelly | Film | |
| 1940 | Strike Up the Band | Film | |
| 1939 | Babes in Arms | Film | |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Dorothy Gale | Film |
| 1938 | Everybody Sing | Film | |
| 1938 | Listen, Darling | Film | |
| 1938 | Love Finds Andy Hardy | Film | |
| 1937 | Broadway Melody of 1938 | Film | |
| 1937 | Judy Garland: Silent Night | Film | |
| 1937 | Thoroughbreds Don't Cry | Film | |
| 1936 | Every Sunday | Film | |
| 1936 | Pigskin Parade | Film | |
| 1935 | La Fiesta de Santa Barbara | Film | |
| 1930 | Bubbles | Film |
Awards and nominations
16 won, 9 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2004 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1997 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Judy at Carnegie Hall | Won |
| 1997 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1980 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1961 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 1961 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Judy at Carnegie Hall | Won |
| 1961 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Judy at Carnegie Hall | Won |
| 1954 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | A Star Is Born | Won |
| 1952 | Special Tony Award | Won | |
| 1940 | Academy Juvenile Award | Won | |
| Academy Honorary Award | Won | ||
| Golden Globes | Won | ||
| Grammy Awards | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Show all 25 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Awards | Won | ||
| 1964 | Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | The Judy Garland Show | Nominated |
| 1962 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Judgment at Nuremberg | Nominated |
| 1962 | Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | The Judy Garland Show | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Judgment at Nuremberg | Nominated |
| 1961 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Nominated | |
| 1961 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Judy at Carnegie Hall | Nominated |
| 1961 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Judy at Carnegie Hall | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy Award for Best Actress | A Star Is Born | Nominated |
| 1954 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | A Star Is Born | Nominated |
Discography
32 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Very Best of Judy Garland | Album |
| 2006 | Great Day! Rare Recordings from the Judy Garland Show | Album |
| 2006 | The Essential Judy Garland | Album |
| 1989 | Live! | Album |
| 1967 | At Home at the Palace - Opening Night | Album |
| 1965 | "Live" At The London Palladium | Album |
| 1964 | Just for Openers | Album |
| 1962 | The Garland Touch | Album |
| 1961 | Judy at Carnegie Hall | Album |
| 1960 | That's Entertainment! | Album |
| 1959 | Garland at the Grove | Album |
| 1959 | The Letter | Album |
| 1958 | Judy in Love | Album |
| 1957 | Alone | Album |
| 1956 | Judy | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Miss Show Business | Album |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born | Album |
| 1954 | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas / You'll Never Walk Alone | Single |
| 1950 | Summer Stock | Album |
| 1949 | Easter Parade | Album |
| 1949 | Souvenir Album | Album |
| 1948 | Bing Crosby Sings with Judy Garland, Mary Martin, Johnny Mercer | Album |
| 1948 | The Pirate | Album |
| 1945 | Selections from The Harvey Girls | Album |
| 1944 | Girl Crazy | Album |
| 1944 | Meet Me in St. Louis | Album |
| 1943 | Second Souvenir Album | Album |
| 1940 | The Judy Garland Souvenir Album | Album |
| 1939 | Over the Rainbow / The Jitterbug | Single |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Album |
| 1917 | For Me and My Gal | Single |
| The Judy Garland Story | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to David Rose (1941 to 1944, divorced), Vincente Minnelli (1945 to 1951, divorced), Sidney Luft (1952 to 1965, divorced), Mark Herron (1965 to 1967, divorced) and Mickey Deans (1969, ended by death). She was the mother of Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft, and has 3 children in total. Education on record includes Harvard University, Hollywood Professional School and Hollywood High School.
Judy Garland Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Judy Garland at the time of death?
Judy Garland died on 22 June 1969 at the age of 47. She was born on 10 June 1922.
What is Judy Garland known for?
Judy Garland was known for playing Irene Hoffmann, Irene Hoffman Wallner in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961).
What is Judy Garland’s nationality?
Judy Garland was American, born in Grand Rapids.
How tall was Judy Garland?
Judy Garland was 151 cm (4 ft 11 in) tall.
Who was Judy Garland married to?
Judy Garland’s marriages on record are to Mickey Deans (1969), Mark Herron (1965 to 1967), Sidney Luft (1952 to 1965), Vincente Minnelli (1945 to 1951) and David Rose (1941 to 1944).
Has Judy Garland won any awards?
Yes. 16 awards are on record, including Grammy Hall of Fame (2009).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11637), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Eric Carpenter (1909-1976) for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. · Public domain
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