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Vincente Minnelli
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American stage and film director (1903-1986)
Vincente Minnelli was an American stage and film director who worked from the early 20th century through the 1980s, becoming one of Hollywood's most influential creative talents. He is remembered for bringing distinctive visual style and artistry to musicals and dramatic films that shaped American cinema during his long career.
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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 11
Top works
- Very warm for May
- Ziegfeld follies
- The clock
- The bad and the beautiful
- Casanova's Memoirs
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Film & TV
Directing · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Vincente Minnelli, born in Chicago, was an American stage director and film director, famous for directing such classic movie musicals as Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), Gigi (1958), The Band Wagon (1953), and An American in Paris (1951). An American in Paris and Gigi both won the Academy Award for Best Picture, with Minnelli winning Best Director for Gigi. In addition to having directed some of the…
Known for
- Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2025
- Vincente Minnelli: The Movies That Stay With You — Self (archival footage)2024
- Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend — Self (archive footage)2022
- 'S Wonderful: Creating An American in Paris — Self (archival footage)2008
- Easter Parade: On the Avenue — Self (Archive Footage)2005
- Judy Garland: By Myself — Self (archive footage)2004
- Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic — Self (archive footage)1994
- Liza Minnelli - Live from Radio City Music Hall — Self (archive footage)1992
- Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente — Self (archive footage)1987
- A Tradition of Romance — Himself1976
via TMDB
Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1923
- Active to
- 1986
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 455
- Total plays
- 1,618
Vincente Minnelli (February 28, 1903 – July 25, 1986) was an American stage director and film director, famous for directing such classic movie musicals as Meet Me in St. Louis, The Band Wagon, and An American in Paris. In addition to having directed some of the most famous and well-remembered musicals of his time, Minnelli made many comedies and melodramas. He was married to Judy Garland from 1945 until 1951; they were the parents of Liza Minnelli. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Vincente+Mi
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Key facts
- Born
- Lester Anthony Minnelli , ( 1903-02-28 ) February 28, 1903, Chicago, Illinois , U.S.
- Died
- July 25, 1986 (1986-07-25) (aged 83), Beverly Hills, California , U.S.
- Resting place
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
- Occupations
- Theatre director film director
- Years active
- 1919–1976
- Notable work
- Meet Me in St. Louis An American in Paris The Bad and the Beautiful The Band Wagon Gigi
- Children
- 2, including Liza Minnelli
via Wikipedia infobox
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Encyclopedic overview
Vincente Minnelli (/ˈvɪnsənt/ ; born Lester Anthony Minnelli; February 28, 1903 – July 25, 1986) was an American stage director and film director. From a career spanning over half a century, he is best known for his sophisticated innovation and artistry in musical films. As of 2026, six of his films have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Born in Chicago, Minnelli made his stage debut as an actor in a production of East Lynne, staged by the Minnelli Brothers' Tent Theater (co-founded by his father and paternal uncle). After he graduated from high school, Minnelli began his theatrical career as a costume designer for the Balaban and Katz theater chain. In 1932, Minnelli moved to New York and worked for the Radio City Music Hall, where he later became the venue's art director. On Broadway, Minnelli directed numerous theatrical musicals, including At Home Abroad (1935), which starred Beatrice Lillie and Eleanor Powell. In 1937, Minnelli briefly worked for Paramount Pictures, but then returned to Broadway.
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