Career Timeline of Julie Andrews: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Julie Andrews made an impact.
Dame Julie Andrews is a highly acclaimed English actress, singer, and author with a career spanning over eight decades. She has received numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. A major box office star in the 1960s, Andrews has been recognized with Kennedy Center Honors, a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. She was also made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.
1962: Casting for My Fair Lady film adaptation
In 1962, casting began for the film adaptation of My Fair Lady. Alan Jay Lerner wanted Julie Andrews to reprise her role, but Jack Warner decided Audrey Hepburn should play the part because Andrews lacked sufficient name recognition.
1963: Andrews begins work in Disney's 'Mary Poppins'
In 1963, Julie Andrews began working on Disney's musical film 'Mary Poppins' in the titular role, after Walt Disney had seen her performance in Camelot and offered her the role. She initially declined because of pregnancy, but Disney insisted and waited for her.
1964: Starring in 'The Americanization of Emily' and filming 'The Sound of Music'
In 1964, Julie Andrews starred in 'The Americanization of Emily' opposite James Garner, receiving a BAFTA Award nomination. Rehearsals also took place in London before the filming of 'The Sound of Music' commenced in Salzburg, Austria.
November 1965: The Julie Andrews Show Airs
In November 1965, 'The Julie Andrews Show,' a TV special featuring Gene Kelly and the New Christy Minstrels as guests, aired on NBC-TV and would later win an Emmy Award.
1965: Mary Poppins success and Awards
In 1965, 'Mary Poppins' became the biggest box-office draw in Disney history. Julie Andrews won the Academy Award for Best Actress, and also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Andrews and her co-stars won the 1965 Grammy Award for Best Album for Children. During her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, Andrews thanked Mr. Jack Warner.
1965: Starring in 'The Sound of Music'
In 1965, Julie Andrews starred in 'The Sound of Music', which became the highest-grossing film of its year.
1966: Starring in 'Hawaii' and 'Torn Curtain'
In 1966, Julie Andrews starred in 'Hawaii', the highest-grossing film of its year, and opposite Paul Newman in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Torn Curtain'.
1967: Starring in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'
In 1967, Julie Andrews starred in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'. The film was a box office success. Andrews received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
1968: Starring in 'Star!'
In 1968, Julie Andrews starred in 'Star!', a biopic of Gertrude Lawrence. Andrews was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
1968: Darling Lili Pre-Recordings and Production
In 1968, two years prior to the start of production, Blake Edwards pitched the concept of 'Darling Lili' to Julie Andrews. She prerecorded original songs for the film with Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
1969: An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte
In 1969, Julie Andrews shared the spotlight with singer Harry Belafonte for an NBC-TV special, 'An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte'.
1970: Starring in 'Darling Lili'
In 1970, Julie Andrews starred in 'Darling Lili', co-starring Rock Hudson and directed by her second husband, Blake Edwards.
1971: Television Appearances
In 1971, Julie Andrews appeared as a guest for the Grand Opening Special of Walt Disney World, and that same year she and Carol Burnett headlined a CBS special, 'Julie and Carol At Lincoln Center'.
1972: The Julie Andrews Hour
In 1972, Julie Andrews starred in her own television variety series, 'The Julie Andrews Hour', on the ABC network.
1973: Variety Specials for ABC
Between 1973 and 1975, Julie Andrews continued her association with ABC by headlining five variety specials for the network.
1974: Starring in 'The Tamarind Seed'
In 1974, Julie Andrews starred in 'The Tamarind Seed'.
1975: Variety Specials for ABC
Between 1973 and 1975, Julie Andrews continued her association with ABC by headlining five variety specials for the network.
1977: Guest Star on The Muppet Show
In 1977, Julie Andrews guest-starred on 'The Muppet Show'.
March 1978: Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring
In March 1978, the television program, 'Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring' aired on CBS, to mixed reviews and mediocre ratings.
February 1980: "Because We Care" CBS-TV special
In February 1980, Julie Andrews headlined "Because We Care", a CBS-TV special that raised funds for Cambodian Famine victims through Operation California.
1981: Starring in 'S.O.B.'
In Blake Edwards's S.O.B. (1981), Julie Andrews played Sally Miles, a character who agrees to "show my boobies" in a scene in the film-within-a-film.
1982: Starring in 'Victor/Victoria'
In 1982, Julie Andrews starred in 'Victor/Victoria', which reunited her with James Garner. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.
1986: Starring in 'That's Life!' and 'Duet for One'
In 1986, Julie Andrews starred in 'That's Life!' and 'Duet for One', earning Golden Globe nominations for both.
December 1987: Julie Andrews: The Sound Of Christmas
In December 1987, Julie Andrews starred in an ABC Christmas special, 'Julie Andrews: The Sound Of Christmas', which went on to win five Emmy Awards.
December 1989: Reunion with Carol Burnett
In December 1989, Julie Andrews was reunited for the third time with Carol Burnett for a variety special which aired on ABC.
1991: Television Dramatic Debut and Disney Legend
In 1991, Julie Andrews made her television dramatic debut in 'Our Sons', and was named a Disney Legend within the year.
1993: Putting It Together at the Manhattan Theatre Club
In 1993, Julie Andrews starred in a limited run at the Manhattan Theatre Club in the American premiere of Stephen Sondheim's revue, 'Putting It Together'.
1994: Solo Albums
Between 1994 and 1995, Julie Andrews recorded two solo albums, one saluting the music of Richard Rodgers and the other paying tribute to the words of Alan Jay Lerner.
October 1995: Victor/Victoria on Broadway
On October 25, 1995, Julie Andrews starred in the stage musical version of Victor/Victoria on Broadway, marking her first appearance in a Broadway show in 35 years.
1998: Dr. Dolittle Stage Production
In 1998, Julie Andrews appeared in a stage production of Dr. Dolittle in London, performing the voice of Polynesia the parrot.
November 1999: One Special Night
In November 1999, Julie Andrews reunited with James Garner for the CBS made-for-TV film, 'One Special Night'.
June 2022: AFI Life Achievement Award
In June 2022, Julie Andrews received the AFI Life Achievement Award at a ceremony in Los Angeles, which was delayed for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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