Judy Garland's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Judy Garland.

Judy Garland was a celebrated American actress and singer, famous for her powerful voice and emotional performances. She achieved international stardom as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939), solidifying her place as a Hollywood icon. Garland's talents spanned acting, singing, and vaudeville, showcasing her versatility and endearing her to audiences worldwide. She remains a significant figure in entertainment history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1939: Academy Juvenile Award

In 1939, Judy Garland received her only Academy Award, an Academy Juvenile Award, for her performances in 1939, including "The Wizard of Oz" and "Babes in Arms."

1944: Successful film 'Meet Me in St. Louis'

In 1944, Judy Garland starred in one of her most successful MGM films, 'Meet Me in St. Louis'. In the movie, she introduced three standards, "The Trolley Song", "The Boy Next Door" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". The film gave her the opportunity to be the attractive leading lady and her appearance was refined by make-up artist Dorothy Ponedel.

October 1951: Engagement at the Palace Theatre

In October 1951, Judy Garland's engagement at the Palace Theatre in Manhattan exceeded all previous records. She was honored with a Special Tony Award for her contribution to the revival of vaudeville.

1951: Concert tour of Britain and Ireland

In 1951, Judy Garland began a four-month concert tour of Britain and Ireland, playing to sold-out audiences. The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks.

1954: A Star Is Born

In 1954, Judy Garland starred in "A Star Is Born" which was a critically acclaimed performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination.

April 23, 1961: Carnegie Hall Concert

On April 23, 1961, Judy Garland's concert appearance at Carnegie Hall was a significant event, hailed as "the greatest night in show business history." The recording of the concert, "Judy at Carnegie Hall," achieved gold certification and topped the Billboard charts for 13 weeks, ultimately winning four Grammy Awards.

1961: Judy at Carnegie Hall

In 1961, Judy Garland released her live album, "Judy at Carnegie Hall", which won two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, making her the first woman to receive the honor.

1963: The Judy Garland Show

In 1963, Judy Garland hosted her own Emmy-nominated television series, "The Judy Garland Show".

1964: The Judy Garland Show

In 1964, Judy Garland's Emmy-nominated television series, "The Judy Garland Show", aired.

1989: US Postage Stamp (Dorothy)

In 1989, Judy Garland was honored on a U.S. postage stamp as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.

1992: Garland Dubbed Greatest American Entertainer

In 1992, Gerald Clarke of Architectural Digest called Judy Garland "probably the greatest American entertainer of the twentieth century".

1997: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

In 1997, Judy Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her lasting contributions to music.

1999: AFI's Greatest Female Screen Legends

In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Judy Garland as the eighth-greatest female screen legend of classic Hollywood cinema, cementing her legacy.