Julia Elizabeth Wells, widely known as Julie Andrews, is an English film and stage actress, singer, author, dancer and theatre director best known for her roles in “The Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppins”. Andrews came to Broadway 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”. She won an Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal of the title character in the movie “Mary Poppins”. She was born Julia Elizabeth Wells on October 1, 1935 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. She was married to Blake Edwards (m. 1969–2010) and Tony Walton (m. 1959–1967).
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 1 October 1935
Birth Place: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
Birth Name: Julia Elizabeth Wells
Nickname: Jules
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Occupation: Actress, Singer, Author
Nationality: British
Race/Ethnicity: English
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Julie Andrews Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 150 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 68 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 8″
Height in Meters: 1.73 m
Body Measurements: 34-25-35 in (86-64-89 cm)
Breast Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Waist Size: 25 inches (64 cm)
Hips Size: 35 inches (89 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 34B
Feet/Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)
Julie Andrews Family Details:
Father: Edward Charles Wells (Stepfather)
Mother: Barbara Ward Wells
Spouse: Blake Edwards (m. 1969–2010), Tony Walton (m. 1959–1967)
Children: Emma Walton Hamilton, Joanna Edwards, Amy Edwards
Siblings: John Wells (Sister), Christopher Stuart (Brother)
Others: Stepmother of Jennifer Edwards and Geoffrey Edwards.
Julie Andrews Education: Cone-Ripman School (ArtsEd), Woodbrook School
She was educated at one-Ripman School, London.
She also attended the Woodbrook School, a local state school in Beckenham.
Julie Andrews Facts:
*In 2000, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the performing arts.
*She has a rose named after her.
*She has perfect pitch.
*She was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2001.
*Her stepfather was an alcoholic.