Judy Garland photos

Judy Garland first performed on stage when she was just 2 years old.

As a child, Judy Garland performed with her older sisters Virginia and Mary Jane. They were known as 'The Gumm Sisters'.

Soon after signing 13-year-old Judy Garland to a film contract, MGM cast her in the musical 'Everybody Sing' to showcase her talents.

Judy Garland starred alongside popular singer and comedian Sophie Tucker in the musical 'Broadway Melody of 1938'.

Judy Garland was just 17 years old when she was presented with a special Juvenile Academy Award in 1940.

The Wizard of Oz' officially launched Judy Garland's career as a musical film star in 1939.

Judy Garland was originally outfitted with a blond wig to play the role of Dorothy Gale in 'The Wizard of Oz'

Before Judy Garland was chosen to play Dorothy Gale in 'The Wizard of Oz', Shirley Temple was considered for the role.

Although extremely talented, Judy Garland suffered from insecurities because of insurmountable pressure she received from MGM studio to maintain her weight and appearance.

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney proved to be a dynamic film duo starring in ten films together, including the 1940 film 'Strike Up The Band'.

Judy Garland's mother, Ethel Gumm, was a vaudeville performer and often shuttled young Judy and her sisters between night club acts and auditions.

Judy Garland starred alongside dancing sensation Gene Kelly in her husband Vincente Minnelli's romantic film 'The Pirate' in 1948.

After starring in a string of Hollywood musicals, Judy Garland was released from her MGM contract in 1950 and returned to the stage in vaudeville acts.

Director Vincente Minnelli married Judy Garland in 1945 after directing her in the films 'Meet Me in St. Louis' and 'The Clock'.

Judy Garland gave birth to her first child Liza Minnelli in 1946.

Judy Garland received a special Tony Award in 1952 for her contribution to the revival of vaudeville.

The critically acclaimed 1954 film 'A Star is Born' renewed Judy Garland's fame as a great musical film star.

One of Judy Garland's most memorable films is 'Meet Me in St. Louis' in which she sings the standards 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and 'The Trolley Song'.

Alan King got his big break as a comedy act during Judy Garland's one woman show in 1956.

Judy Garland gave such a spectacular performance at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1961, it was called 'the greatest night in show business history' by the press.

Judy Garland shares some family time with her third husband Sid Luft and their children Lorna, Joey and Liza Minnelli.

Liza Minnelli appeared on many episodes of her mother's television show 'The Judy Garland Show' in 1963.

The Judy Garland Show' premiered on television on September 29th in 1963 and featured triple threat performer Donald O'Connor.

At 45 years old, Judy Garland was cast in the film adaptation of the novel 'Valley of the Dolls', but was replaced by Susan Hayward.

Liza Minnelli followed in her mother Judy Garland's footsteps, becoming an actress and singer and even starring in her father Vincente Minneli's last film 'A Matter of Time' in 1976.

Judy Garland was honored with a stamp by the U.S. Postal Service in 2006, as part of the 'Legends of Hollywood' series.

Judy Garland is remembered as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Nearly 40 years after her death, she maintains a devoted following.