Who Is Julie Andrews?| Biography
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews popularly known as Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer, and author. She was born on 1 October 1935 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. Her mother, Barbara Ward Wells (1910–1984) was born in Chertsey and married Edward Charles “Ted” Wells (1908–1990), a teacher of metalwork and woodwork in 1932.
Andrews was conceived as a result of an affair her mother had with a family friend believed to be Alfred Westmacott, a boat builder who designed the popular XOD sailboat. Andrews discovered her true parentage from her mother in 1950, although it was not publicly disclosed until her 2008 autobiography.
Her mother, Barbara Wells, was a concert pianist, and her step-father, Ted Andrews, was a tenor, and together the two had a popular double act which toured the country. Julie made her stage debut in their act, and at the age of twelve began to perform on her own in variety shows, music hall performances, holiday pantomimes, and on British radio and television.
Her school-teacher father, Ted Wells, fostered Julie’s love of reading and writing from an early age – gifts which served her well during her touring years when her academic education was curtailed by her professional commitments. At the age of 19, Julie was pegged to star as Polly Browne in Sandy Wilson’s The Boyfriend on Broadway.
She subsequently received critical acclaim for her legendary stage performances starring as Eliza Doolittle (opposite Rex Harrison) in My Fair Lady, and as Queen Guenevere (opposite Richard Burton) in Camelot. She made her motion picture debut in Mary Poppins (which won her an Oscar), and her extensive film career since encompasses such screen classics as The Sound of Music (the highest-grossing film of all time).
She has also been featured in Thoroughly Modern Millie, 10, Victor/Victoria (which she also performed on Broadway a decade later, and which earned her a TonyÒ nomination for Best Actress) and most recently The Princess Diaries and Shrek films.
Julie Andrews Age
Andrews was born on 1 October 1935 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. She is 84 years old as of 2019. Her zodiac sign is Libra. She celebrates her birthday every 1st of October.
Julie Andrews Parents
Julie is the daughter of Edward Charles Wells, her father and Barbara Ward Wells, her mother. She is also related to Hope Hamilton as well as the sister to Christopher Stuart, her brother, and Celia Wells, her sister.
Julie Andrews Married
Andrews married Edwards in 1969; his children from a previous marriage, Jennifer and Geoffrey, were 3 and 5 years older than Emma, Andrews’ daughter with Tony Walton. In the 1970s, Edwards and Andrews adopted two daughters; Amy in 1974 and Joanna in 1975. Andrews is a grandmother to nine and great-grandmother to three.
Julie Andrews Husband
Andrews has been married twice, first to set designer Tony Walton from 1959 until 1967, then to director Blake Edwards from 1969 until his death in 2010. Andrews married Walton on 10 May 1959 in Weybridge, Surrey.
They had first met in 1948 when Andrews was appearing at the London Casino in the show Humpty Dumpty. Andrews and Walton headed back to London in September 1962 to await the birth of daughter Emma Katherine Walton, who was born in London two months later.
Julie Andrews Children
She has 3 children namely; Emma Walton Hamilton, Joanna Edwards, and Amy Edwards.
Julie Andrews Grandchildren
Andrew is also a grandmother of two grandchildren. Maximilian Scheff, her grandson, and Sam Hamilton.
Julie Andrews Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Andrews.
- Full Name: Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews
- Age/ How Old?: 84 years old as of 2019
- Date of Birth: 1 October 1935
- Place of Birth: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England
- Education: Arts Educational Schools London
- Birthday: 1 October
- Nationality: English
- Father’s Name: Edward Charles Wells
- Mother’s Name: Barbara Ward Wells
- Siblings: Christopher Stuart, Celia Wells, and Hope Hamilton
- Married?: Edwards
- Children/ Kids: Emma Walton Hamilton, Joanna Edwards and Amy Edwards
- Profession: Actress
- Net worth: $45 million
- Height: 5 ft 7 in'(1.73 Meters or 173 cm)
- Weight: 58 kg or 128 Pounds(lbs)
Julie Andrews Salary
Andrews has earned salaries up to $1,110,000 for her acting.
Julie Andrews Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $45 million.
Julie Andrews House
Julie sold her house for £ 24 million. The mansion house is beautiful and very classy with great interior designs.
Julie Andrews Death
She has been a victim of an internet death hoax. She is alive and well.
Julie Andrews Movies
Julie Andrews Songs
- Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
- My Favorite Things
- A Spoonful of Sugar
- Do-Re-Mi
- Chim Chim Cher-ee
- Feed the Birds
- So Long, Farewell
- Edelweiss
- Prelude / The Sound of Music
- I Have Confidence
- Wouldn’t It Be Loverly
- I Could Have Danced All Night
- The Lonely Goatherd
- Jolly Holiday
- Your Crowning Glory
- The Rain in Spain
- I Love to Laugh
- Getting to Know You
- I Feel Pretty
- In My Own Little Corner
- Stay Awake
- Something Good
- The Simple Joys of Maidenhood
- The Lusty Month of May
- The Hills Are Alive
- I Loved You Once in Silence
- We’ll Gather Lilacs in the Spring
- I Have Dreamed
- Before I Gaze at You Again
- Here I’ll Stay
- Hello Young Lovers
- What do the Simple Folk Do
Julie Andrew with Ellen White
Julie Andrews on Ellen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Julie Andrews
Who is Julie Andrews?
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews popularly known as Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer, and author.
How old is Julie Andrews?
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews who is famously known as Julie Andrews celebrates her birthday on 1 October every year. As of 2019, she is 84 years old.
How tall is Julie Andrews?
Julie has a standing height of 5 feet 7 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.73 meters tall.
Is Julie Andrews married?
Andrews was married to Blake Edwards in 1969 until his demise in 2010.
How much is Julie Andrews’s worth?
She has an estimated net worth of $45 million.
How much does Julie Andrews make?
Andrews has earned salaries up to $1,110,000 for her acting.
Where does Julie live?
Julie has not revealed where she lives. This information will soon be updated.
Is Andrews dead or alive?
She has been a victim of an internet death hoax. She is alive and well.
Where is Julie Andrews now?
Andrews is making tours advertising her new books as well as offering advice on different issues.
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