Judy Garland

Judy Garland was an American actress and singer who became one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars of the 20th century.

Judy Garland was an American actress and singer whose performance in The Wizard of Oz made her a Hollywood legend. She died in 1969 at age 47 from an accidental overdose, but her work remains popular in Canada through film and recordings.

Early life and rise to fame

Born Frances Ethel Gumm in Minnesota, Garland began performing as a child and became a major MGM star in her teens. Her breakthrough role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939) brought international fame and an Academy Juvenile Award.

Film and music career

Garland starred in classic musicals like Meet Me in St. Louis, Easter Parade, and A Star Is Born, plus dramatic roles such as Judgment at Nuremberg. She also built a celebrated concert career, including the acclaimed album Judy at Carnegie Hall.

Personal life and legacy

Garland was married five times and had three children, including Liza Minnelli. Health struggles and substance abuse marked her later years. She died in 1969 in London from an accidental barbiturate overdose at age 47.