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Julie Andrews
Greengage Productions, Inc.
P.O. Box 657
Fairfield, TX 75840-0011
USA
Address information
Greengage Productions, Inc.
(Production Company)
P.O. Box 657
Fairfield, TX 75840-0011
USA
Julie Andrews was born on October 1, 1935, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, as Julia Elizabeth Wells. She was raised in a modest family during the economic struggles of pre-WWII Britain. Her mother, Barbara Ward Wells, was a pianist, and her stepfather, Ted Andrews, was a performer and entertainer, which meant young Julie was exposed to music and theater from a young age. Andrews’ incredible four-octave vocal range was apparent early on, and she began vocal training at age eight. Her remarkable talent soon drew attention, and she performed in local venues, where her parents recognized her gift and nurtured her dream of a career in the arts.
By age 12, Andrews was already performing professionally in music hall acts, and she made her debut in London’s West End at the age of 13 in the revue Starlight Roof. Her breathtaking voice earned her acclaim as “Britain’s youngest prima donna,” and her career in musical theater took off as she continued to captivate audiences with her voice and natural charisma.
Andrews’ big break came in 1954 when she was cast in the Broadway production of The Boy Friend, where she charmed American audiences and established herself as a leading actress in musical theater. Her performance impressed the renowned director Moss Hart, who cast her in the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady (1956). Andrews starred alongside Rex Harrison, and her portrayal of Eliza became legendary, despite not reprising the role in the 1964 film adaptation, a decision that disappointed many of her fans.
