Lester Anthony Minnelli
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Feb 28, 1903 Chicago, IL |
| Died | Jul 25, 1986 Beverly Hills, CA |
| Age | Died at 83 |
| Final Resting PlaceForest Lawn (Glendale) | |
Vincente Minnelli | |
| Job | Director |
| Top Roles | Himself |
| Top Genres | Romance, Comedy, Musical, Drama, Fantasy, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Comic), Based on Play |
| Top Collaborators | Stuart Holmes, Moroni Olsen, Franklyn Farnum, Cyd Charisse |
| Shares birthday with | Zero Mostel, Ferdinand Gottschalk, Geraldine Farrar see more.. |
Vincente Minnelli Overview:
Legendary director, Vincente Minnelli, was born Lester Anthony Minnelli on Feb 28, 1903 in Chicago, IL. Minnelli died at the age of 83 on Jul 25, 1986 in Beverly Hills, CA and was laid to rest in Forest Lawn (Glendale) Cemetery in Glendale, CA.
HONORS and AWARDS:
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Vincente Minnelli was nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one for Best Director for Gigi in 1958.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1951 | Best Director | An American in Paris (1951) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1958 | Best Director | Gigi (1958) | N/A | Won |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
BlogHub Articles:
Home from The Hill (1960): Underrated Family Drama
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 30, 2020 From 4 Star Films“They just live in the same house and kill each other a little at a time, and I’m in the middle.” – George Hamilton The beauty of Home from The Hill is how it systematically works against our preconceived notions of what it will be, repeatedly asserting itself in new and dyna... Read full article
An American in Paris (1951, )
By Andrew Wickliffe on Feb 20, 2018 From The Stop ButtonFor most of An American in Paris, Gene Kelly?s charm makes up for his lack of acting ability. Even after it turns out the story?s about him stalking Leslie Caron until she agrees to go out with him. It?s okay after that point because she falls immediately in love with Kelly once she does. He makes h... Read full article
Undercurrent (1946, )
By Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 20, 2017 From The Stop ButtonUndercurrent is the story of newlyweds Katharine Hepburn and Robert Taylor. She’s recovering from being in danger of old maidhood–despite being raised by two scientists, she’s content just cleaning up after widower father Edmund Gwenn’s home laboratory. Taylor is a captain of... Read full article
The Blogathon: The Pleasures of Father of the Bride (1950)
By Virginie Pronovost on Dec 19, 2016 From The Wonderful World of Cinema1- Ben Banks: Can’t be June. I’ve got my final. Why not May? Ellie Banks: May’s too early. Tommy Banks: July’s out. I’m going to camp. Kay Banks: This isn’t a kids party. It’s my wedding and my friends. 2-?Stanley T. Banks: No one paid any attention to the o... Read full article
THE BLOGATHON: The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
on Dec 16, 2016 From Caftan WomanMichaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Blogathon running from December 16th to 18th. Click HERE to join the celebration of the artistic and versatile director. LONDON, 1958 THE SEASON Raised in the States by her American mother, Jane Broadbent has traveled t... Read full article
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