Quick Facts
Born:
1941-02-17
Birthplace:
Enfield, Middlesex, England, UK
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Julia McKenzie
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Biography
Julia Kathleen Nancy McKenzie CBE (born 17 February 1941) is an English actress, singer, presenter, and theatre director. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1983 (1982 season) for Best Actress in a Musical, Guys and Dolls. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1994 (1993 season) for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Sweeney Todd at the Royal National Theatre.
She was awarded the 1987 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance in Woman in Mind.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1977 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Side by Side by Sondheim" (under the name "Julie N. McKenzie").
She was awarded the 1987 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance in Woman in Mind.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1977 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Side by Side by Sondheim" (under the name "Julie N. McKenzie").
Known For
Notes on a Scandal
Marjorie
Midsomer Murders
Ruby Wilmott
Agatha Christie's Marple
Miss Marple
Shirley Valentine
Gillian
Bright Young Things
Lottie Crump
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jack's Mum
Cranford
Mrs Forrester
Gangsta Granny
Granny
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Allelujah MOVIE | Mrs Maudsley |
| 2022 | Gangsta Granny Strikes Again MOVIE | Granny |
| 2022 | Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Gold Digger TV | Hazel |
| 2018 | The Queen and I MOVIE | The Queen Mother |
| 2015 | The Casual Vacancy TV | Shirley Mollison |
| 2013 | Gangsta Granny MOVIE | Granny |
| 2012 | The Town TV | Betty Nicholas |
| 2012 | Happy and Glorious MOVIE | Queen's Double |