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Judy Holliday

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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


Review: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH SETH MACFARLANE AND THE BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 6, 2026

Seth MacFarlane was in great voice when he took the stage at Symphony Hall recently for his sold-out New Year’s Eve concert with the Boston Pops, even if it wasn’t his most familiar voice.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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