Julie Andrews

Charming character actor who added flair.

Julie Andrews
Age89
Full NameJulia Elizabeth Wells
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Biography

Julia Elizabeth Wells, born on the first of October in 1935, is the embodiment of royalty. Her mother, a vaudeville performer, recognized her true talent, a stunning four-octave voice, and immediately propelled her career. She graced the stage of the London Palladium in Cinderella, and moved to Broadway in 1954 with The Boy Friend, solidifying her star status in 1956 with her portrayal of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Walt Disney invited her to star in Mary Poppins, and her success in this film won her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Truly, the illustrious Julia Elizabeth Wells is an example of royalty.

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Awards
5

Media
81

  • Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
  • The Muppet Show
  • Julie's Greenroom
  • Disclosure
  • The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
  • The Sound of Music
  • Great Performances
  • The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
  • Julie's Christmas Special
  • Mary Poppins
  • Julie
  • Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
  • The Boys
  • Victor/Victoria
  • The Fabulous Allan Carr
  • Victor/Victoria
  • Despicable Me
  • Bridgerton
  • Disney Sing Along Songs: I Love to Laugh!
  • The Wonderful World of Disney
  • The Americanization of Emily
  • Shrek 2
  • Julie and Dick at Covent Garden
  • Carol Burnett: The Special Years
  • One Special Night
  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again
  • Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Be Our Guest
  • Enchanted
  • Ford Star Jubilee
  • Love, Cecil
  • Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
  • The 45th Annual Academy Awards
  • The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts
  • Julie: My Favourite Things
  • Our Sons
  • Aquaman
  • Unconditional Love
  • Duet for One
  • On Golden Pond
  • Minions: The Rise of Gru
  • The Oscars
  • The 75th Annual Academy Awards
  • The 69th Annual Academy Awards
  • The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts
  • The 73rd Annual Academy Awards

Family Tree

From the prestigious Edwards and Wells families, Jennifer Edwards was born on March 25, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, USA and is an actress and writer known for S.O.B. (1981), A Fine Mess (1986) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Julia Elizabeth Wells, born October 1, 1935, in England, was discovered for her beautiful four-octave singing voice, and went on to star in a multitude of music halls and the London Palladium production of "Cinderella". Andrew made a name for herself in 1954 with "The Boy Friend", and became a bona fide star two years later in 1956, in the role of Eliza Doolittle in the unprecedented hit "My Fair Lady". Emma Walton Hamilton was born on November 27, 1962 in London, England, UK and is a producer and actress known for That's Life! (1986) and Julie's Greenroom (2017). Blake Edwards, stepson of J. Gordon Edwards and Jack McEdward, both vaudeville performers, acted and wrote a number of films and TV series, such as Peter Gunn (1958), Mr. Lucky (1959) and Dante (1960). His diverse body of films included comedies, dramas, war films, and westerns, such as Operation Petticoat (1959) and Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961). Geoffrey Edwards, born October 29, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA, is a director and actor known for Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), The Man Who Loved Women (1983) and Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). He has been married to Sarah Haskins since August 6, 2010, and was previously married to Denise Crosby and Genevieve Tyrrell. The Edwards and Wells families are renowned for their contributions to the entertainment industry, and have been a prominent force in the industry since the mid-20th century.

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