Judy Holliday

American actress, comedian and singer (1921-1965)

Born: 21 June 1921
New York City
Died: 7 June 1965
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1938–1963
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

Judy Holliday was a jazz musician who played voice. Judy Holliday was born on 21 June 1921 in New York City and died on 7 June 1965 in New York City. The music is usually filed under traditional pop. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Bells Are Ringing (Original Soundtrack album)” (1989) to “Trouble Is a Man” (1992). Honours include Theatre World Award (1945), Academy Award for Best Actress (1951) and Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (1957).

Judy Holliday (born Judith Tuvim, June 21, 1921 – June 7, 1965) was an American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter. She began her career as part of a nightclub act before working in Broadway plays and musicals. Her success as Billie Dawn in the 1946 stage production of Born Yesterday led to her being cast in the 1950 film version, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. She was known for her performance on Broadway in the musical Bells Are Ringing, winning a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and reprising her role in the 1960 film adaptation. In 1952, Holliday was called to testify before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee to answer claims she was associated with communism. Unlike other figures who lost standing, Holliday managed to get through unscathed.

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