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Sidney Luft (1915–2005)

Producer | Miscellaneous Crew

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While reviving her career at the London Palladium and the Palace Theatre in the early 1950s, it was his idea to have wife Judy Garland come down to the edge of the stage and sing "Over the Rainbow" for dramatic effect. See more trivia »

Born:

Michael Sidney Luft
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 89) in Santa Monica, California, USA
Judy Garland and husband Sidney Luft
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Hide HideProducer (6 titles)
1997 Judy Garland's Hollywood (video documentary) (producer)
 
1956 G.E. True Theater (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– Judy Garland Musical Special (1956) (producer - as Sid Luft)
 
1955 Ford Star Jubilee (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– The Judy Garland Special (1955) (producer)
 
1954 A Star Is Born (producer)
 
1948 French Leave (producer - as Sid Luft)
 
1947 Kilroy Was Here (producer)
 
Hide HideMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1994 Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic (video documentary short) (footage courtesy of - as Sid Luft)
 
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2004 American Masters (TV series documentary) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) (special thanks - as Sid Luft)
 
Hide HideSelf (4 titles)
2004 American Masters (TV series documentary)
Himself - Producer / Husband
– Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) … Himself - Producer/Husband (voice) (as Sid Luft)
 
1985 Great Performances (TV series)
Himself
– Judy Garland: The Concert Years (1985) … Himself
 
1978 Hollywood Greats (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Judy Garland (1978) … Himself
 
1954 A Star Is Born World Premiere (TV short)
Himself (as Sid Luft)
 
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2010 A Star Is Born: Special Features (video)
 
1997 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1983 Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
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Alternate Names:

Sid Luft
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Personal Quote:

I was no Minnelli, that's for sure. I grew up in a rough New York neighborhood and didn't put up with shit from anyone. I'm a survivor, with the scars to show for it, and I think that appealed to Judy. She needed someone to lean on who wouldn't crack. See more »

Trivia:

While reviving her career at the London Palladium and the Palace Theatre in the early 1950s, it was his idea to have wife Judy Garland come down to the edge of the stage and sing "Over the Rainbow" for dramatic effect. See more »

Nickname:

Sid See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio