Liza Minnelli, in full Liza May Minnelli, (born March 12, 1946, Hollywood, California, U.S.), American actress and singer perhaps best known for her role as Sally Bowles in Bob Fosse’s classic musical film Cabaret (1972). Minnelli was the daughter of film director Vincente Minnelli and iconic entertainer Judy Garland. Initially she set her sights on a career as an ice-skater, but in 1963 she won a supporting role in the Off-Broadway revival of the 1941 musical Best Foot Forward. Her success in that role brought her appearances on a number of television shows, including The Ed Sullivan Show and The