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BIO

Judy Holliday was an American actress, comedian and singer. She began her career as part of a nightclub act before working in Broadway plays and musicals.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Performer

Sally Hopwinder

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1959
Ella Peterson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1956

[Broadway]
1951
Georgina Allerton

[Broadway]
1946
Billie Dawn

[Broadway]
1945
Alice

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1938
Performer

Writing

Sketches/Composer/Lyricist

Movies

Winged Victory
[ 1944 ] Ruth Miller
Adam's Rib
[ 1949 ] Doris Attinger
Born Yesterday
[ 1950 ] Billie Dawn
The Marrying Kind
[ 1952 ] Florence Florrie Keefer
It Should Happen to You
[ 1954 ] Gladys Glover
Phffft
[ 1954 ] Nina Tracey
Full of Life
[ 1956 ] Emily Rocco
The Solid Gold Cadillac
[ 1956 ] Laura Partridge
Bells Are Ringing
[ 1960 ] Ella Peterson

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Judy Holliday, Bells Are Ringing


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1945 - Performance

Judy Holliday, Kiss Them for Me

Videos

News


Previews: PAINTING CHURCHES at The Pinebrook Theater
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 5, 2025

You can see the Falcone Repertory Theatre’s script-in-handing reading of Tina Howe’s Painting Churches at the Pine Brook Theater in Trumbull (the old Group Theater's summer home).
Review: NEW SUMMER SHORTS 2025 at Theatre Artists Studio
by Herbert Paine - Jun 9, 2025

Theatre Artists Studio's perennial showcase of original 10-minute plays presents an impressive range of voices and tones, from sharply comic to deeply affecting. This year’s lineup leans toward intimate, character-driven encounters, anchored by the kind of unvarnished human truths only live theater can deliver.
Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and More Will Lead COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The cast has been set for Come From Away when the musical makes its Muny premiere this summer in Forest Park. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!
Film Forum to Host Jack Lemmon Tribute Series Featuring Special Guests Bob Odenkirk, Juliet Mills, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025

JACK LEMMON 100, a two-week festival of classics from the 1950s to the 1990s, will run at Film Forum from Friday, May 16 to Thursday, May 29, in commemoration of Lemmon’s centennial year in 2025.
TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES Comes to Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors' Guild
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

For EAG's Movie Night, STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies will present the zany comedy;  Adam's Rib (1949), directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor.
Words From The Wings: Andréa Burns of THE NOTEBOOK Talks Favorite Moments, Backstage Routines, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Andrea Burns, who is currently appearing in The Notebook. Andrea told us all about her backstage routines, favorite moments, and more!
Ella Dershowitz & Jill Eikenberry to Star in TWO HANDER World Premiere at NJRep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2024

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is now running at The Westside Theatre. See what the critics are saying!
Interview: Executive Producer, Gabor Barabas of NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 11, 2024

We had the pleasure of interviewing the Executive Producer of NJ Rep, Gabor Barabas about his career, the team at the Company, and the what's ahead for the theatre.
Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2024

The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!
Review: LAS HERMANAS PALACIOS (THE PALACIOS SISTERS) at GALA Hispanic Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Feb 6, 2024

The biggest drama at the GALA Hispanic Theatre this year didn’t happen on stage; it was the $250,000 that was stolen when its bank account was hacked and drained, threatening the long-serving Spanish-language performance space as its 50th anniversary approached.
How Often Do Actors Go On to Write Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 14, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of theatre actors who later wrote musicals as well? 
OUR BORN-THIS-MONTH FEATURE FOR JANUARY SALUTES... GUESS WHO!
by Rob Lester - Jan 7, 2024

Every month, we take a moment to honor someone among those having a birthday that month who has made a real mark in the entertainment world .  January's birthday salute goes to a sensation on the stages of theatres and cabaret. With a click, you can see who it is and then see how much you know about their by taking our multiple-choice quiz.
Broadway Actress Sheila Smith Passes Away at 90
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023

Broadway actress Sheila Smith passed away on Thursday, November 30 at the age of 90.
Full Broadway Cast Set For THE NOTEBOOK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway company of The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film. Find out who is joining the new musical here!
Mary Rodgers Releases Memoir 'Shy' on August 9
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2022

Mary Rodgers will release her new memoir, 'Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers' on August 9. The book is available in Hardcover or Kindle edition.
TV Legends Hal Linden And Bernie Kopell Team Up For TWO JEWS, TALKING Off Broadway This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2022

Tony & Emmy Award Winner Hal Linden (The Rothschilds, Barney Miller) and legendary television star Bernie Kopell (The Love Boat, Get Smart, That Girl) will pair up for the world premiere of the new comedy Two Jews, Talking.
20 Theater Books for Your Summer 2022 Reading (and Listening) List
by Team BWW - Jun 25, 2022

Summer is here at last and there is no better time to have fun in the sun with a new read! You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.
VIDEO: Andréa Burns Sings from THE FULL MONTY in Rehearsals for The Seth Concert Series
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 21, 2021

Andréa Burns is the next guest on The Seth Concert Series! Watch her sing 'Life with Harold' from The Full Monty ahead of her virtual concert with Seth Rudetsky on Sunday, November 21.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Judy Holliday been in?

Judy Holliday has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Judy Holliday been in?

Judy Holliday has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Judy Holliday been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bells Are Ringing and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Kiss Them for Me.

What awards has Judy Holliday won?

Judy Holliday won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Bells Are Ringing. She also received the Theatre World Award for her performance in Kiss Them for Me.

How many shows has Judy Holliday written?

Judy Holliday has written 1 shows including The Revuers (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist).

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