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Julia McKenzie
Acting

Julia McKenzie

Born 1941-02-17
Enfield, Middlesex, England, UK
Department: Acting

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").

Known For

Prominent works featuring Julia McKenzie

Midsomer Murders
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Midsomer Murders

1997
TMDB3.8
Notes on a Scandal
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Notes on a Scandal

2006
TMDB3.5
Agatha Christie's Marple
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Agatha Christie's Marple

2004
TMDB3.9
GMTV
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GMTV

1993
TMDB2.9
Wogan
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Wogan

1982
TMDB2.6
An Audience with...
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An Audience with...

1978
TMDB2.6
Shirley Valentine
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Shirley Valentine

1989
TMDB3.1
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
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Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

2001
TMDB3.4
Bright Young Things
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Bright Young Things

2003
TMDB3.1
Cranford
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Cranford

2007
TMDB4.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (61 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
AllelujahAllelujahMrs MaudsleyMovie2023
Gangsta Granny Strikes AgainGangsta Granny Strikes AgainGrannyMovie2022
Stephen Sondheim's Old FriendsStephen Sondheim's Old FriendsSelfMovie2022
Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 YearsCameron Mackintosh - The First 50 YearsSelfMovie2021
Gold DiggerGold DiggerHazelTV Series2019
The Queen and IThe Queen and IThe Queen MotherMovie2018
The Casual VacancyThe Casual VacancyShirley MollisonTV Series2015
Gangsta GrannyGangsta GrannyGrannyMovie2013
Miss Marple: Endless NightMiss Marple: Endless NightJane MarpleMovie2013
The TownThe TownBetty NicholasTV Series2012
Happy and GloriousHappy and GloriousQueen's DoubleMovie2012
The Mystery of Edwin DroodThe Mystery of Edwin DroodMrs. CrisparkleTV Series2012
Stanley Baxter: Now and ThenStanley Baxter: Now and ThenSelf - NarratorMovie2008
CranfordCranfordMrs ForresterTV Series2007
You Can Choose Your FriendsYou Can Choose Your FriendsMargaret SnellMovie2007
CelebrationCelebrationPrueMovie2007
Notes on a ScandalNotes on a ScandalMarjorieMovie2006
These Foolish ThingsThese Foolish ThingsMiss AbernethyMovie2006
Agatha Christie's MarpleAgatha Christie's MarpleMiss MarpleTV Series2004
Bright Young ThingsBright Young ThingsLottie CrumpMovie2003
Death in Holy OrdersDeath in Holy OrdersMargaret MunroeTV Series2003
The Last DetectiveThe Last DetectiveSheila HarthogTV Series2003
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real StoryJack and the Beanstalk: The Real StoryJack's MumTV Series2001
Putting It TogetherPutting It TogetherMusicalMovie2001
Putting It TogetherPutting It TogetherWriterMovie2001
Jack and the BeanstalkJack and the BeanstalkMavisMovie1999
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron MackintoshHey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron MackintoshSelf / AppearanceMovie1998
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron MackintoshHey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron MackintoshWriterMovie1998
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersRuby WilmottTV Series1997
The Snow Queen's RevengeThe Snow Queen's RevengeThe Snow Queen / Freda / The ProprietorMovie1996
Vol-au-ventVol-au-ventAudreyMovie1996
The Old Curiosity ShopThe Old Curiosity ShopMrs JartleyMovie1995
GhostsGhostsMrs AmbersonTV Series1995
The Snow QueenThe Snow QueenOld Lady / FredaMovie1995
GMTVGMTVSelfTV Series1993
Adam BedeAdam BedeMrs. PoyserMovie1992
French FieldsFrench FieldsHester FieldsTV Series1989
Shirley ValentineShirley ValentineGillianMovie1989
Side by Side by SondheimSide by Side by SondheimSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Hotel du LacHotel du LacJennifer PuseyMovie1986
Absent FriendsAbsent FriendsDianaMovie1985
Theatre NightTheatre NightDianaTV Series1985
Dear Box NumberBetty WilsonMovie1985
Blott on the LandscapeBlott on the LandscapeSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Blott on the LandscapeBlott on the LandscapeMrs ForthbyTV Series1985
Sharing TimePollyTV Series1984
Fresh FieldsFresh FieldsHester FieldsTV Series1984
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the MuppetsHenson's Place: The Man Behind the MuppetsNarrator (voice)Movie1984
Those Glory Glory DaysThose Glory Glory DaysMrs HerrickMovie1983
WoganWoganSelfTV Series1982
Fame Is the SpurPen MuffTV Series1982
That Beryl Marston...!Georgie BodleyTV Series1981
An Audience with Dame Edna EverageAn Audience with Dame Edna EverageSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
The Wildcats of St Trinian'sThe Wildcats of St Trinian'sMiss Dolly DormancottMovie1980
IkeIkeSybil BryanMovie1979
IkeIkeSibyl BryanTV Series1979
An Audience with...An Audience with...SelfTV Series1978
Maggie and HerMaggie BrooksTV Series1976
Battle of the SexesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Dick Deadeye, or Duty DoneDick Deadeye, or Duty DoneRose Maybud (voice)Movie1975
The Stanley Baxter Picture ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972