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Vincente Minnelli

American stage and film director (1903-1986)

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Vincente Minnelli was an American stage and film director who worked from the early 20th century through the 1980s, becoming one of Hollywood's most influential creative talents. He is remembered for bringing distinctive visual style and artistry to musicals and dramatic films that shaped American cinema during his long career.

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Born: 1903-02-28
Died: 1986-07-25
Works: 11

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Very warm for May
Ziegfeld follies
The clock
The bad and the beautiful
Casanova's Memoirs

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Directing · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Vincente Minnelli, born in Chicago, was an American stage director and film director, famous for directing such classic movie musicals as Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), Gigi (1958), The Band Wagon (1953), and An American in Paris (1951). An American in Paris and Gigi both won the Academy Award for Best Picture, with Minnelli winning Best Director for Gigi. In addition to having directed some of the…

Known for

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2025
Vincente Minnelli: The Movies That Stay With You — Self (archival footage)2024
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend — Self (archive footage)2022
'S Wonderful: Creating An American in Paris — Self (archival footage)2008
Easter Parade: On the Avenue — Self (Archive Footage)

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Vincente Minnelli (/ˈvɪnsənt/ ; born Lester Anthony Minnelli; February 28, 1903 – July 25, 1986) was an American stage director and film director. From a career spanning over half a century, he is best known for his sophisticated innovation and artistry in musical films. As of 2026, six of his films have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.

Born in Chicago, Minnelli made his stage debut as an actor in a production of East Lynne, staged by the Minnelli Brothers' Tent Theater (co-founded by his father and paternal uncle). After he graduated from high school, Minnelli began his theatrical career as a costume designer for the Balaban and Katz theater chain. In 1932, Minnelli moved to New York and worked for the Radio City Music Hall, where he later became the venue's art director. On Broadway, Minnelli directed numerous theatrical musicals, including At Home Abroad (1935), which starred Beatrice Lillie and Eleanor Powell. In 1937, Minnelli briefly worked for Paramount Pictures, but then returned to Broadway.