Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Julie Andrews Biography

Birth Name:Julia Elizabeth Wells

Birth Place:Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

Headlined the CBS special "Because We Care" to raise funds for the Cambodian Famine victims in 1980
Was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 for her contributions to the arts
In 2011, she received the Prince Rainier III Award for her contributions to film and television
Served as ambassador for Disney's Happiest Homecoming on Earth 50th Anniversary event in 2005
At 13 years old, became the youngest solo performer at the 1948 Royal Command Variety Performance
Made her Broadway debut with her role in "The Boy Friend" in 1954
Trained as a concert soprano under the instruction of vocalist Madame Lilian Stiles-Allen
Quote: "A lot of my life happened in great, wonderful bursts of good fortune, and then I would race to be worthy of it․"
Quote: "I think the hardest thing in a career even as lovely as I've had is not to go on being typecast, to keep trying new things․ As much as possible, I do try to do that․"
Widely recognized for her four-octave soprano singing voice
Returned to Broadway in 2003 as a stage director for the revival of "The Boy Friend․"
Won the Academy Award for best actress for her role in "Mary Poppins․"
Published "Home: A Memoir of My Early Years" in 2008

Awards

1958Primetime Emmy-Actress - Best Single Performance - Lead or Support: nominated
1964NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1965Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1965BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: winner
1965Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: winner
1965Grammy-Best Recording for Children: winner
1965Golden Laurel-Musical Performance, Female: winner
1965NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1965Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers: nominated
1966Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1966BAFTA Film Award-Best British Actress: nominated
1966BAFTA Film Award-Best British Actress: nominated
1966David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
1966Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: winner
1966Golden Laurel-Musical Performance, Female: winner
1967Golden Laurel-Female Comedy Performance: winner
1968Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1968Gold Medal-Favorite Motion Picture: nominated
1969Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1971Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1973Golden Globe-Best TV Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Musical Series: winner
1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding New Series: nominated
1975TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
1980Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1982KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1983Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1983David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
1983Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
1983Sant Jordi-Best Performance in a Foreign Film (Mejor Interpretación en Película Extranjera): nominated
1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2002Blimp Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2005DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Nonfiction Series: winner
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Children's, Pre-School Children's or Family Viewing Program: nominated
2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Preschool Children's Series: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2021OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: winner
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: winner