Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1950-02-22
- Born Place: Smethwick, England, UK
Also Known As:
Джули Уолтерс
Julie Walters
Dame Julia Mary Walters, known professionally as Julie Walters, is a distinguished English actress celebrated for her versatility across film, television, and theatre. Born on February 22, 1950, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, she trained at the Manchester School of Theatre and began her career in the 1970s. Walters gained prominence with her role in the film Educating Rita (1983), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She has since appeared in numerous acclaimed films, including Billy Elliot (2000), Calendar Girls (2003), Mamma Mia! (2008), and Paddington (2014). On television, she is known for her collaborations with comedian Victoria Wood, such as Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV and Dinnerladies. Walters has won four British Academy Television Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two International Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Olivier Award. In 2014, she was honored with the BAFTA Fellowship for her lifetime contribution to drama. She was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2017 for services to drama. Despite a battle with bowel cancer in 2018, Walters has continued to be active in the industry, with recent roles in Mary Poppins Returns (2018) and the Paddington sequels. She remains a beloved figure in British entertainment, known for her warmth, wit, and enduring talent.
