Liza Minnelli: podcast appearances and interviews

Liza May Minnelli, born on March 12, 1946, is an American actress, singer and dancer recognized for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice. She has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards and four Tony Awards. She is among the few performers to be awarded an honorary Grammy and has been honored as a Knight of the French Legion of Honour. Minnelli is the daughter of actress and singer Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli. Her career began after she moved to New York City in 1961, performing as a musical theater actress, nightclub performer and traditional pop artist. She made her professional stage debut in the Off-Broadway revival of Best Foot Forward in 1963. Her notable collaborations with John Kander and Fred Ebb led to Tony Awards for her roles in Flora the Red Menace and The Act. She was also Tony-nominated for The Rink and received special Tony Awards for Liza at the Winter Garden and Liza at the Palace. Minnelli's film breakthrough came with The Sterile Cuckoo in 1969, earning her an Oscar nomination, and she gained international prominence with her role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret in 1972, winning the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her film career includes performances in Lucky Lady, New York, New York and Arthur. She experienced a television resurgence as a recurring guest star on Arrested Development. Her notable concert performances include shows at Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, and she toured with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Minnelli is well known for her renditions of American standards and her signature songs. In later years, her health issues led her to focus on smaller performances, and her life has been documented in a 2024 film and her 2026 memoir, which topped the New York Times Best Seller list.