Edie Adams

Edie Adams

Deceased · Born: Apr 16, 1927 · Died: Oct 15, 2008

Personal Details

BornApr 16, 1927 Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Pete Candoli

    ( Jun 4, 1972 to Aug 28, 1988 )
  • Martin Mills

    ( Aug 16, 1964 to Oct 1, 1971 )
  • Ernie Kovacs

    ( Sep 12, 1954 to Jan 13, 1962 )
Parents
  • Sheldon Alonzo Enke
  • Ada Dorothy Adams

Biography

Born on April 16, 1927, Edie Adams, a multifaceted American artist of exceptional talent, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment through her captivating performances across a diverse range of mediums, showcasing her remarkable versatility as a singer, actress, and comedian.

Her illustrious career, marked by a plethora of notable achievements, spanned multiple platforms, including the esteemed world of Broadway, the realm of television, and the silver screen of film.

As a performer of uncommon range and charisma, Edie Adams consistently pushed the boundaries of her craft, captivating audiences and earning widespread recognition for her tireless dedication to her art.

Throughout her remarkable career, Edie Adams was celebrated for her impressive versatility, effortlessly transitioning between the worlds of music, drama, and comedy, solidifying her status as a true triple threat in the entertainment industry.

Edie Adams' remarkable legacy continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day, a testament to her enduring impact on the world of entertainment.

Margaret O'Brien Johnson, widely known by her stage name Liza Minnelli, is a renowned American actress, singer, and dancer, whose illustrious career has been marked by numerous accolades and achievements.

Born on March 12, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, Minnelli is the daughter of the iconic actress Judy Garland and filmmaker Vincente Minnelli. She began her acting career at a young age, making her stage debut at the age of three in the 1950 Broadway production of "Best Foot Forward".

Throughout her career, Minnelli has received widespread recognition for her exceptional talents, culminating in a Tony Award win. Her distinctive persona, which cleverly blended the conventions of the 'fetching chanteuse' and the 'exotic blonde', left a lasting impression on audiences.

With a career spanning over six decades, Minnelli has appeared in numerous stage productions, including "Flora the Red Menace", "The Ritz", and "Chicago", for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She has also appeared in several films, including "The Sterile Cuckoo", "Arthur", and "Cabaret", for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

In addition to her acting career, Minnelli is also a talented singer and has released several albums, including "Liza with a 'Z'", "New York, New York", and "Liza Minnelli at the Olympia". She has also performed in numerous concert tours and has been a guest performer on several television shows.

Throughout her career, Minnelli has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award, and a Kennedy Center Honor. She has also been inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Despite her many accomplishments, Minnelli has also faced personal struggles, including a highly publicized battle with addiction and a tumultuous marriage to singer Peter Allen. However, she has continued to work in the entertainment industry and has remained a beloved figure in popular culture.

Today, Minnelli continues to perform and entertain audiences around the world, solidifying her place as one of the most talented and enduring performers of her generation.

One of the most striking and remarkable attributes that defined her unique artistic persona was her uncanny aptitude for convincingly imitating the mannerisms, vocal inflections, and overall presence of celebrated female icons from the realm of stage and television, with her most enduring and iconic rendition being that of the legendary Marilyn Monroe, whose essence she masterfully captured and embodied with remarkable precision and authenticity.

Career

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2008
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Dreams with Sharp Teeth as Trina Yale in 'The Oscar' (archive footage)
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1993
Tales of the City
Tales of the City as Ruby Miller
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1989
Jake Spanner, Private Eye
Jake Spanner, Private Eye as Senior Club Member
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1984
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Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Kaye Sheppard
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1983
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1980
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1979
Fast Friends
Fast Friends as Connie Burton
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Racquet
Racquet as Leslie Sargent
{"id":173289,"title":"The Seekers","year":"1979","character":"Flora Cato","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seekers-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173289.jpg"},"released":1}
The Seekers
The Seekers as Flora Cato
{"id":6067,"title":"Up in Smoke","year":"1978","character":"Tempest Stoner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-in-smoke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7lgt4ef6kcv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7lgt4ef6kcv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Up in Smoke
Up in Smoke as Tempest Stoner
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Superdome
Superdome as Joyce
{"id":8573,"title":"The Love Boat","year":1978,"character":"Maureen Buell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-love-boat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg"},"released":1}
The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Maureen Buell
{"id":81753,"title":"Evil Roy Slade","year":"1972","character":"Flossie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/evil-roy-slade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81753.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81753.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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1967
The Honey Pot
The Honey Pot as Merle McGill
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1966
Made in Paris
Made in Paris as Irene Chase
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The Oscar
The Oscar as Trina Yale
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1964
The Best Man
The Best Man as Mabel Cantwell
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1963
Call Me Bwana
Call Me Bwana as Frederica
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{"id":65866,"title":"Under the Yum Yum Tree","year":"1963","character":"Dr. Irene Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-the-yum-yum-tree","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65866.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65866.jpg"},"released":1}
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Under the Yum Yum Tree as Dr. Irene Wilson
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1961
Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back as Rebel Davis
{"id":5451,"title":"The Apartment","year":"1960","character":"Miss Olsen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-apartment","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5u6sbm7t24q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5u6sbm7t24q0.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
The Apartment
The Apartment as Miss Olsen
{"id":94750,"title":"Cinderella","year":"1957","character":"Fairy Godmother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cinderella-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94750.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Cinderella
Cinderella as Fairy Godmother
{"id":10520,"title":"The Ernie Kovacs Show","year":1951,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-ernie-kovacs-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10520.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10520.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
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2008
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2003
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1991
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1984