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Julie Adams Biography

Birth Name:Betty May Adams

Birth Place:Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • In 1999, she won an award at the 17th Annual Golden Boot Awards
  • Won the 2012 Rondo Award from the Monster Kid Hall of Fame
  • Started out working as a secretary before becoming involved with acting
  • Frequently worked with actor and director Ray Danton
  • Best known for her role in the film "The Creature From the Black Lagoon․"
  • Frequently worked on western films
  • Changed her stage name from Betty Adams to Julie Adams after signing a contract with Universal in 1949

Awards

  • 1986Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role on a Daytime Serial: nominated