Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews born on October 1, 1935, in Walton-on-Thames, a south suburb of London was the noted singer, writer, icon and actress. She in her life won many awards such as Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, BAFTA, People's Choice Award, Theater World Award, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award. At the age of 12, Julie made her professional solo debut at the London Hippodrome in a new musical revue called "Starlight Roof.
Andrews rose to prominence after starring in Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady and Camelot, as well as musical films like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965).She made her film debut in the 1964 which was smash hit, winning an Oscar for Best Actress. Mary Poppins was the most successful film of 1964. Also in 1964, Julie starred in The Americanization of Family, and filmed the starring role of Maria, in Robert Wise's production of The Sound of Music, earning another Academy Award nomination.
She gave many hit films during the 60's, due to which she held the number one position at the box office, the last female star to do so. During the 70's, Julie starred in her own variety series (winning an Emmy Award for Best Show) and many specials for television. She made her television film debut with Ann-Margret and Hugh Grant, in OUR SONS. In the 90's, she has appeared on the New York stage in the limited run smash hit, "Putting It Together", and the hit Broadway version of "Victor/Victoria", and has released new recordings, as well.
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