Liza Minnelli at the Royal Festival Hall

Born to actress Judy Garland and film director Vincente Minnelli in Hollywood in 1946, it was almost inevitable that Liza Minnelli would go into showbusiness.

Though she's gained much success and acclaim over the years, particularly for her live shows on both stage and television, it's in the role of Sally Bowles in the 1972 film production of Cabaret, for which she is still best remembered.

Considered to be one of the most exciting live concert performers of her generation, she continues to electrify audiences around the world, setting records at the most prestigious venues, and raising the roof with her incredible voice.