Judy Garland was one of the many stars who received honorary Oscars for her role in the 1940 film The Wizard of Oz. This was for her role as Dorothy Gale. She was also known for her role in the 1940 film Babes in Arms. The award was for her performance as a screen juvenile and her role as Dorothy Gale was praised.
Judy Garland
Judy Garland won the best actress Oscar for her performance in the 1954 film Oz. The performance was a far cry from her character in the film Cold Mountain, in which she played a plain-spoken farmhand. The performance also earned Garland an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Garland started out as a singer at an early age. She performed with her sisters in vaudeville. When her sisters married, the group toured all over the country. Garland’s popularity led to casting agents noticing her. MGM signed her to a contract and she became one of the studio’s biggest female stars.
Garland’s role in “The Wizard of Oz” won her an honorary Academy Award for her performance. This honor came after she had starred in “Babes in Arms” and “The Wizard of Oz”. The film earned Garland a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for Zellweger.
Cowardly Lion
The Cowardly Lion is a fictional character from the Wizard of Oz movie. He appears in the 1990 animated film, and is voiced by Charlie Adler. Despite his cowardly nature, he is often praised for his heroic performance. In one episode, he even gets to wear the famous Ruby Slippers.
Though he’s a coward, the Cowardly Lion shows courage in numerous scenes. His character has many similarities to the Scarecrow, who wants Dorothy’s brain, the Tin Man wants her heart, and the Cowardly Lion wants her heart. In addition, both the Tin Man and Scarecrow cry and rust whenever they do something mean to a fellow human.
Before Lahr got cast in The Wizard of Oz, he had already starred in a few motion pictures. In 1938, he decided to take a break from Broadway and began acting in films. Eventually, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer saw the potential of Lahr and cast him as the Cowardly Lion. The film was the first major hit of the decade and he was one of the most recognizable characters in the film.
Wicked Witch of the West
The Wicked Witch of the West is the main antagonist in the Wizard of Oz. She is a vengeful witch who vows to kill anyone who tries to kill her. However, despite her evil intentions, the witch does not succeed in destroying anyone. This character was created by Noel Langley. She first appears at the farm on a bicycle. She asks for a chat with Uncle Henry and then tries to get Toto. Toto escapes, and Dorothy calls Miss Gulch a “wicked old witch.”
The musical Wicked is a modern retelling of the story of the Wizard of Oz. The musical cast features Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo in the role of Elphaba. Meanwhile, Grammy Award-winning singer Ariana Grande will star as Glinda. Her audition for the role has been said to have moved director Jon Chu to tears.
Good witch of the south
The Good Witch of the South is the fictional character that appeared in the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. She is a powerful sorceress and the ruler of the Quadling Country, south of the Emerald City. In the film, she orchestrates Dorothy’s escape from a deadly poppy field. Glinda also protects the good-hearted Princess Ozma.
The Good Witch of the South is Glinda, played by Miss Piggy. She is young, beautiful, and has great powers. She is a magician and can use her Golden Cap to send animals back to their rightful home. However, she also has a love interest in the Scarecrow, played by Kermit the Frog. The film is one of the most popular versions of the Wizard of Oz, and she has received several awards for her performance.
Toto
Toto is an animal that first appeared in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. He is the protagonist of the film, and has a unique personality. The film was one of the most popular films of all time. The character has since become one of Hollywood’s most beloved pets. He starred in several other films and made numerous public appearances. Toto and his pup followed him into the limelight. Toto’s career spanned 11 years, or roughly the equivalent of 80 films.
In the first book of the series, Toto does not speak, but reveals his ability to talk in Tik-Tok of Oz. In the second book, The Lost Princess of Oz, Toto frequently talks. In the book, Toto is the first to recognize a Mimic.