Judy Holliday Picture
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Down 2,832 this week

Judy Holliday (1921–1965)

Actress | Soundtrack

A New York girl, born and raised, Judith Tuvim was the only child of parents Abe Tuvimand Helen. In school, she excelled in academics, winning several awards for her skills as a writer. While in her early teens, she developed what would become a life-long love for theater. In 1938, she made her professional debut as part of a nightclub act called "The Revuers"... See full bio »

Born:

Judith Tuvim
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 43) in New York City, New York, USA
Still of Dean Martin and Judy Holliday in Bells Are Ringing Still of Judy Holliday and Jean Stapleton in Bells Are Ringing Still of Dean Martin and Judy Holliday in Bells Are Ringing Presenter Gloria Swanson with Best Actor Jose Ferrer (
11 photos | 48 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Best Movie Ever? "Victor/Victoria"
2 May 2012 10:08 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com
'Singin' in the Rain' 60th Anniversary: 25 Things You Didn't Know About Hollywood's Greatest Musical
29 March 2012 6:47 PM, PDT | Moviefone
George Cukor/Oscar Actors: Judy Holliday, Ronald Colman
22 February 2012 3:42 PM, PST | Alt Film Guide
See all 48 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
A 17-Year-Old Movie Fan's 286 Favorite Actresses
a list of 286 people by obrienmundy created 8 months ago
 
image of name
Cancer deaths
a list of 100 people by quietgiant2 created 7 months ago
 
image of name
MY TOP 16-30/06/2012
a list of 539 people by fetsyshkanynyaroslav created 2 days ago
 
image of name
My fave actresses
a list of 59 people by dark_visions_73 created 1 week ago
 
image of name
50 All-Time Best Actresses
a list of 50 people by kengrout created 4 months ago
 
See all 91 related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman -- No description provided.

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Pre-Order the Kindle Fire
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActress (16 titles)
1960 Bells Are Ringing
Ella Peterson
 
1956 Full of Life
Emily Rocco
 
1956 The Solid Gold Cadillac
Laura Partridge
 
1954 Phffft
Nina Tracey nee Chapman
 
1954 The Arthur Murray Party (TV series)
– It Should Happen to You (1954)
 
1954 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
– The Huntress (1954)
 
1954 It Should Happen to You
Gladys Glover
 
1952 The Marrying Kind
'Florrie' Keefer
 
1950 Born Yesterday
Emma 'Billie' Dawn
 
1949 On the Town
Daisy - Simpkins' MGM Date (voice) (uncredited)
 
1949 Adam's Rib
Doris Attinger
 
1949 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV series)
Curly Flagg
– She Loves Me Not (1949) … Curly Flagg
 
1944 Winged Victory
Ruth Miller
 
1944 Something for the Boys
Defense Plant Welder (uncredited)
 
1944 Greenwich Village
Revuer (uncredited)
 
1938 Too Much Johnson (short)
Extra (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (6 titles)
1965 A Thousand Clowns (music: "A Thousand Clowns" 1965)
 
1960 Bells Are Ringing (performer: "It's a Perfect Relationship" 1956 - uncredited, "Better Than a Dream" 1956 - uncredited, "Mu Cha Cha" 1956 - uncredited, "Just In Time" 1956 - uncredited, "Drop That Name" 1956 - uncredited, "The Party's Over" 1956 - uncredited, "I'm Going Back" 1956 - uncredited)
 
1955 Max Liebman Presents: Promenade (TV movie) (performer: "Chattanooga Choo Choo" - uncredited)
 
1954 It Should Happen to You (performer: "Let's Fall in Love" 1933 - uncredited)
 
1952 The Marrying Kind (performer: "Dolores" - uncredited)
 
1950 Born Yesterday (performer: "I Can't Give You Anything but Love" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2010 1 a Minute (in memory of: Battled Breast Cancer)
 
Show ShowSelf (11 titles)
1953-1963 What's My Line? (TV series)
Herself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 28 April 1963 (1963) … Herself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 23 February 1958 (1958) … Herself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 17 March 1957 (1957) … Herself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 5 July 1953 (1953) … Herself - Mystery Guest
 
1958-1961 Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 March 1961 (1961) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 March 1958 (1958) … Herself - Guest
 
1958 The 12th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1958 Person to Person (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode #5.26 (1958) … Herself
 
1957 The Arthur Murray Party (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 May 1957 (1957) … Herself
 
1957 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #10.29 (1957) … Herself
 
1956 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #1.6 (1956) … Herself - Guest
 
1955 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.6 (1955) … Herself
 
1955 Max Liebman Presents: Promenade (TV movie)
Herself - Guest
 
1955 Max Liebman Presents: Kaleidoscope (TV movie)
Herself
 
1953 The Name's the Same (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 December 1953 (1953) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2005 Bells Are Ringing: Just in Time (video documentary short)
Herself
 
1995 50 Years of Funny Females (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1985 That's Dancing! (documentary)
Herself (clip from "Bells Are Ringing")
 
1976 That's Entertainment, Part II (documentary)
Clip from 'Adam's Rib'
 
1955 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
 
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Active on Broadway in the following productions: See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies  | 1 Article  | See more »

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

You have to be smart to play a dumb blonde over and over and keep the audience's attention without extraordinary physical equipment. See more »

Trivia:

Won Broadway's 1957 Tony Award as best actress in a musical for Bells Are Ringing, a role that she recreated in the film version of Bells Are Ringing. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini