[109][110], Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". Here's Judy." She was born on July 4, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States. Dorothy Virginia Gumm, also known as Suzy "Jimmie" Gumm (born July 4, 1917 May 27, 1977) was an American actress and vaudeville performer. She died in July 1985 (aged 47), and lived in Henderson (or Clark), Nevada for her later years. Make sure that the file is a photo. [165] Theater actress and director Donna Thomason stated that Garland was an "effective" performer because she was capable of using her "singing voice [as] a natural extension of [her] speaking voice", a skill that Thomason believes all musical theater actors should at least strive to achieve. The film took six months to complete. Mary Jane Gumm is the oldest daughter of vaudevillians Frank and Ethel Gumm and future older sister of the actress Judy Garland. She was raised in Grand Rapids and, along with her younger sister Virginia 'Jimmie', performed a dancing act at their father's vaudeville theater known as The Gumm Sisters, while their mother played the piano. Virginia Susanne Gumm was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [167], Garland has been identified as a triple threat due to her ability to sing, act and dance,[178] arguably equally well. Dorothy Virginia Gumm, also known as Jimmie Gumm (born 4 July, 1917 - 27 May 1977) was an American actress, vaudevillian, singer and dancer. [citation needed], Thrilled by the huge box-office receipts of Easter Parade, MGM immediately teamed Garland and Astaire in The Barkleys of Broadway. Info Share. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please reset your password. [193], She has twice been honored on U.S. postage stamps, in 1989 (as Dorothy)[194] and again in 2006 (as Vicki Lester from A Star Is Born). The auction raised US$250,000 (equivalent to $830,000 in 2021) for her heirs. She died on May 27, 1977 in Dallas, Texas. [139] After Garland's dismissal from the film, author Jacqueline Susann said in the 1967 television documentary Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls, "I think Judy will always come back. Belgravia, London. Judith Judaline Gale Sherwood was an American woman who is Judy Garlands niece. However, she was not officially divorced from Luft at the time the ceremony was performed. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. She was born on May 28, 1938 and was named after her aunt. But she was not a tragic figure. Her Technicolor musicals defined the genre. [100], Garland's films after A Star Is Born included Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) (for which she was Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated for Best Supporting Actress), the animated feature Gay Purr-ee (1962) and A Child Is Waiting (1963) with Burt Lancaster. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Mary Jane Gumm was born on September 24, 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. [15], "Baby" (as she was called by her parents and sisters)[16] shared her family's flair for song and dance. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Brother: None Sister: Mary Jane Gumm, Dorothy Virginia Gumm Marital Status: Married Husband: David Rose (m.1941-1944), Vincente Minnelli (m.1945-1951), Sidney Luft (m.1952-1965), Mark Herron (m.1965-1969), Mickey Deans (m.1969-1969) No. [27] Frances changed her name to "Judy" soon after, inspired by a popular Hoagy Carmichael song. However, in a further attempt to minimize her curves, her diet was accompanied by swimming and hiking outings, plus games of tennis and badminton with her stunt double Bobbie Koshay. Though the film was critically praised and earned a profit, most movie fans expected her to sing. [174] Early in her career during the 1930s, Garland's public image had earned her the title "America's favorite kid sister",[168] as well as the title "Little Miss Showbusiness". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. She died on May 27, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, USA. She's here let's give it to her, OK? One is that it was originated by Jessel after Carole Lombard's character Lily Garland in the film Twentieth Century (1934), which was then playing at the Oriental in Chicago; another is that the girls chose the surname after drama critic Robert Garland. Garland began performing as a child with her two older sisters, in a vaudeville group "The Gumm Sisters" and was later signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. [157], At the request of her children, Garland's remains were disinterred from Ferncliff Cemetery in January 2017 and re-interred 2,800 miles (4,500km) across the country at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. [190] Strassler observed that Garland "created one of the most storied cautionary tales in the industry, thanks to her many excesses and insecurities that led to her early death by overdose". [166] Entertainment Weekly columnist Gene Lyons observed that both audiences and fellow members of the entertainment industry "tended either to love her or to hate her". She was given the "glamor treatment" in Presenting Lily Mars (1943), in which she was dressed in "grown-up" gowns. She was several hundred thousand dollars in debt to the Internal Revenue Service, having failed to pay taxes in 1951 and 1952 and the failure of A Star is Born meant that she received nothing from that investment. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Ponedel refined her appearance in several ways, including extending and reshaping her eyebrows, changing her hairline, modifying her lip line and removing her nose discs and dental caps. "[124], Garland was a friend of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy and she often vacationed in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [130], A 1964 tour of Australia ended badly. She was almost hysterical. We have set your language to [103] Despite a brief bout of laryngitis, where for one performance Jerry Lewis filled in for her watching from a wheelchair, her performances there were so successful that her run was extended an extra week. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [26] However, Garland asked Jessel just moments later if this story was true and he blithely replied "No". The relationship began in 1963 while Garland was doing her television show. Learn more about merges. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Her daughter, Liza Minnelli, worked to pay off her mother's debts with the help of family friend Frank Sinatra. Mother of Private and Robert James Sherwood, III Judy was unable to attend the funeral because she was too sick. Filmography [ edit] References [ edit] The Big Revue (1929) A Holiday in Storyland (1929) She was replaced in the film by Ginger Rogers. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [146] Thurston stressed that the overdose had been unintentional and no evidence suggested that she had intended to kill herself. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Her astounding performance has been preserved in the minds and hearts of millions of people throughout generations, making the Wizard of Oz a household classic. [61], At this time, Garland had a brief affair with film director Orson Welles, who at that time was married to Rita Hayworth. Ethel was born on the 17th of November 1893 to John B. Milne and Eva Marion Fitzpatrick. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Soon after, she toured for four months to sellout crowds in Europe. [148], A British specialist who had attended Garland's autopsy stated that she had nevertheless been living on borrowed time owing to cirrhosis, although a second autopsy conducted later reported no evidence of alcoholism or cirrhosis. Schmidt. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Judy sang three solos including "The Texas Tornado" and "The Balboa". [142], By early 1969, Garland's health had deteriorated. Judy Garland Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. [106] Over the next few weeks, several quarts of fluid were drained from her body until she was released from the hospital in January 1960, still in a weak condition. Both went well and received positive reviews. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, USA. [168], On June 10, 2022, the anniversary of her centennial, she was honored with a fragrance named after her entitled "Judy A Garland Fragrance" created by Vincenzo Spinnato. Her daughter Liza made her film debut at the age of two and a half at the end of the film. In Biographical Summaries of Notable People The daughter of vaudeville professionals, she started her stage career as a child. Although she was sometimes late arriving at the studio during the making of this picture, she managed to complete it five days ahead of schedule. [182], Garland was nearly as famous for her personal struggles in everyday life as she was for her entertainment career. She was only .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}4ft 11+12in (151cm) and her "cute" or "girl-next-door" looks did not exemplify the most glamorous persona then required of leading female performers. The film contrasted her vocal range and swing style with Durbin's operatic soprano and served as an extended screen test for them, as studio executives were questioning the wisdom of having two girl singers on the roster.[37]. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [31], Her physical appearance was a dilemma for MGM. She died on May 27, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, USA. [63] On March 12, 1946, daughter Liza was born. Berkeley was staging all the musical numbers and was severe with Garland's lack of effort, attitude and enthusiasm. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. And often, they did, screaming, 'We love you, Judy we love you. Almost 500 items, ranging from copper cookware to musical arrangements, were offered for sale. Despite the all-star cast, Words and Music barely broke even at the box office. Peter Delaney of St Marylebone Parish Church, London, who had officiated at her marriage to Deans, three months earlier. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Studio Call It Quits", "Brief Descriptions and Expanded Essays of National Film Registry Titles | National Film Preservation Board | Programs at the Library of Congress", "Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment", "Judy Garland About Judy Garland | American Masters", "Grammy Awards for Judy at Carnegie Hall", "Judy, Frank & Dean Once in a Lifetime (1962)", "Meeting with the press actresses Carolyn Jones June Allison and Judy", "On This Day In Judy Garland's Life And Career", "Obituaries: Mark Herron; Judy Garland's Fourth Husband", "Judy Garland The Live Performances. Her first appearance came at the age of two, when she joined her elder sisters Mary Jane "Suzy/Suzanne" Gumm and Dorothy Virginia "Jimmie" Gumm on the stage of her father's movie theater during a Christmas show and sang a chorus of "Jingle Bells". The family relocated to Lancaster, California, in June 1926, following rumors that her father had homosexual inclinations. Garland came to the attention of studio executives when she sang a special arrangement of "You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)" to Clark Gable at a birthday party that the studio arranged for the actor. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In addition, she insisted that director Charles Walters choreograph and stage the number. Year should not be greater than current year. Garland struggled in her personal life from an early age. Virginia Gumm, Actress: The Wedding of Jack and Jill. [165] She has been closely associated with her carefully cultivated girl next door image. based on information from your browser. At age 39, Garland became the youngest and first female recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in the film industry. Frances Ethel Gumm was another name for her. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Geni requires JavaScript! She replied, "I couldn't care less. MGM hit on a winning formula when it paired Garland with Mickey Rooney in a string of what were known as "backyard musicals". [54], Garland starred in three films released in 1940: Andy Hardy Meets Debutante, Strike Up the Band and Little Nellie Kelly. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [174] Royce argues that Garland maintained "astonishing strength and courage", even during difficult times. The book was to be called The Judy Garland Story and to be a collaboration with Fred F. Finklehoffe. [161] Describing the singer as "Tender and endearing yet savage and turbulent", Paglia wrote that Garland "cut a path of destruction through many lives. Judaline Sherwood was the daughter of actress Virginia Gumm. She got married to a man named Francis Avent "Frank" Gumm (1886-1935). Eventually the group changed their name to The Garland Sisters. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Suzanne divorced Lee and married musician Jack Cathcart in 1941. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Did You Know Her Most Famous Song Almost Wasn't? [70] Around this time, she also developed a serious problem with alcohol. [137], Garland was left in a desperate situation that saw her sell her Brentwood home at a price far below its value. When Judy was 2 in 1924, she made her debut on the stage with her sisters as the group singing "Jingle Bells". They toured the country and became a very popular vaudeville act. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Writing for Turner Classic Movies, biographer Jonathan Riggs observed that Garland had a tendency to imbue her vocals with a paradoxical combination of "fragility and resilience" that eventually became a signature trademark of hers. 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