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Jonathan Oppenheim. Holliday in her dressing room, Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, 1959. Judy Holliday (born Judith Tuvim, June 21, 1921 – June 7, 1965) was an American actress, comedian and singer. [1] 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 ...
Judy Holliday was an Oscar-winning actress who starred in classic comedies like Born Yesterday, Adam's Rib and Bells Are Ringing. She also appeared on stage, radio and TV, and was a singer and songwriter.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- June 21, 1921
- 3 min
- June 7, 1965
Apr 23, 2024 · Judy Holliday (born June 21, 1921, New York, New York, U.S.—died June 7, 1965, New York City) American actress noted for her distinctive voice and her warm, intelligent portrayal of funny and endearing “dumb blondes” onstage and in film. Holliday’s father was a respected New York civic leader; her mother was a music teacher; and her ...
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Jun 6, 2016 · Judy Holliday, who won ... The acclaim she won by playing Billie Dawn both in Broadway and movie productions of “Born Yesterday” was a tribute to her acting ability. ... Screen Star. From the ...
Actress Born Judith Tuvim on June 21, 1921 in New York, NY. Died June 7, 1965 of cancer in Mount Sinai Hospital, NY. J udy Holliday won an Oscar and a niche in theatrical history for her performance as the junk dealer's squeaky-voiced girlfriend in "Born Yesterday." The acclaim she won by playing Billie Dawn both in Broadway and movie ...
Judy Holliday (born Judith Tuvim, June 21, 1921 – June 7, 1965) was an American actress, comedian and singer. 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 ...
Upcoming Movies and TV shows; ... "Kiss Them for Me" and, notably, as the intellectually ambitious moll in "Born Yesterday," to make the newly-renamed Judy Holliday a star. She returned to films ...
