She sort of did. Although she did not win best actress, the Academy created a special award for her that year, I think it was something like Best New Child Star.
Judy Garland did not win an Oscar for her iconic role as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," but she was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1940 for her outstanding performance. The Oscar is currently held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and it is part of their collection. Garland remains a beloved figure in film history, and her contributions to cinema are celebrated even without a competitive Academy Award win.
The color of Judy Garlands dress in the Wizard of Oz was blue and light pink but it doesn't show up very well.
Beth Langston was the hairstylist for Judy, but Sydney Guilaroff did the braids.
It was Gone With The Wind. She was going to be the younger sister of Scarlett O'Hara
Judy Garland was 16 when she made "The Wizard of Oz," and 17 when it was released.The movie was released in 1939 and Judy was born in 1922: 17 years' difference! But the fact is that by the time Judy's 17th birthday came around (on June 10, 1939), she was busy at work on "Babes in Arms." Principal filming on "Oz" began in September 1938 (she was 16), and was completed around the end of March 1939.More detailed info:Judy Garland was born on June 10, 1922, so she was 16.4-16.8 years old when she filmed her 7th movie, "The Wizard of Oz."By the way, have you ever wondered whether Judy Garland was single or married when she played the role of Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz"? To find out, simply click the Related link.
Frances Ethel Gumm ka Judy Garland [Jun 10, 1922-June 22, 1969].
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The 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz" starred Judy Garland as Dorothy
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When Judy Garland made The Wizard of Oz, she was just 16 years old.
Judy Garland had acted in 7 previous films and was already under contract to MGM.
she was 17
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