Christopher Wacon took a trip on memories during a recent interview with Andy Cohen at Siriusxm MayoraltyS The legendary actor said he attended the birthday party of Lisa Minelli for Sweet 16 in 1962, where he had the exceptional opportunity to meet her mother Judy Garland.
At that time, Walcan and Minelli had just left their Musical Off-Broadway Best leg aheadwhere they first contacted future artists. Walken, who was 19 at the time, remembers how Minelli’s talent was already apparently at 16. He describes the Garland celebration as an important moment in his early years, which left a lasting imprint.
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Wacon admitted how beautiful Garland looked at the party, adding that she was also a talented dancer. Most fans will agree as it remains one of Hollywood’s brightest stars thanks to its powerful voice and mesmerizing screen presence.
When Minelli was 16, Garland was already a known name and was loved for her eternal performances in films like Meet me in St. Louis and Easter paradeS Unfortunately, she died less than a decade later than a random overdose barbitate at 47 years old.
Lisa Minelli praised Christopher Wacon for being a true music actor
In an interview of 2014, Minelli spoke warmly about Walken’s natural gift for music performances. She noted that his passion for dancing also shines when he has a chance to appear on the screen. Minelli herself is not a rookie when it comes to stage appearances, and she had many honors, including her non -competitive EGOT status to prove it.
Wacon often considered the Musical Theater the basis of his career, explaining that he had shaped his path as an actor. His flexibility is obvious in projects in which he demonstrates his singing and dance skills, including Penny., Romance and cigarettesand Hair lacquerS