Born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States, and passing away on June 22, 1969, in London, England, Judy Garland was an American singer and actress whose combination of exceptional talent and vulnerability made her one of the most enduringly popular Hollywood icons of the 20th century.ContentsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat […]
Judy Garland, original name Frances Ethel Gumm, (born June 10, 1922, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S. died June 22, 1969, London, England), American singer and actress whose exceptional talents and vulnerabilities combined to make her one of the most enduringly popular Hollywood icons of the 20th century. Frances Gumm was the daughter of former vaudevillians Frank Gumm and Ethel Gumm, who operated the New Grand Theatre in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where on December 26, 1924, at age 2 12, Frances made her debut. In 1932 by that time a 10-year-old singing sensation she received her first rave review from the entertainment news magazine Variety,
Judy Garland, American singer and actress whose exceptional talents and vulnerabilities combined to make her one of the most enduringly popular Hollywood icons of the 20th century. Among her most notable films are The Wizard of Oz (1939), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), and A Star Is Born (1954).
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Costume Designers Francine Jamison-Tanchuck and Charlese Antoinette Jones on Ruth E. Carter s Oscar Win: She Opened a Lot of Doors for Us
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“She opened a lot of doors for us,” “Judas and the Black Messiah” costume designer Charlese Antoinette Jones says of Ruth E. Carter’s
historic Oscar win in costume design for her work on “Black Panther.” “I’ve seen more people requesting Black designers this year definitely due to her win, but also partially due to the social climate. Even me being considered [for awards] right now is due to her winning and laying this groundwork.”