Julie Walters

Born:February 22, 1950

Place of Birth:Smethwick, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Julie Walters, born Dame Julia Mary Walters DBE on February 22, 1950, is a multifaceted English actress, author, and comedian. Throughout her illustrious career, Walters has garnered numerous accolades, including four British Academy Television Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two International Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Fellowship, and a Golden Globe. Her talent has also earned her two Academy Award nominations, showcasing her versatility as both a leading and supporting actress.

One of Walters' most notable roles that propelled her to fame was portraying the title character in "Educating Rita" (1983), a role she first brought to life on the West End stage. Her filmography boasts a diverse range of projects, from the heartwarming "Billy Elliot" (2000) to the magical world of the "Harry Potter" series (2001-2011) where she portrayed the fiercely loving Molly Weasley. Walters has showcased her acting prowess in acclaimed films such as "Calendar Girls" (2003), "Becoming Jane" (2007), and the beloved musical "Mamma Mia!" (2008) and its sequel "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018).

Beyond the silver screen, Walters has also left a lasting impact on the stage, winning a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 2001 production of "All My Sons." Her television collaborations with the late Victoria Wood have produced memorable moments on screen, including their work on "Wood and Walters" (1981) and "Dinnerladies" (1998-2000). Walters' exceptional talent in television has been recognized with four British Academy Television Awards for Best Actress, solidifying her status as one of Britain's most revered actresses.

In 2009, Walters delivered a powerful performance in "A Short Stay in Switzerland," which earned her an International Emmy for Best Actress. Her contributions to the world of drama were further honored when she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours. This prestigious title underscored Walters' significant contributions to the realm of performing arts and her enduring impact on the entertainment industry.

With her remarkable range, captivating performances, and ability to bring depth and authenticity to every character she embodies, Julie Walters has cemented her legacy as a true icon of British cinema and theater. Her dedication to her craft, coupled with her innate talent and charm, has endeared her to audiences worldwide and solidified her status as a beloved and respected figure in the world of entertainment.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Molly Weasley

2001

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Paddington in Peru

Mrs. Bird

2024

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Molly Weasley

2002

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s magical abilities and courage.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Molly Weasley

2004

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Molly Weasley

2011

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Molly Weasley

2007

Returning for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of students to defend themselves against the dark arts.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Molly Weasley

2010

Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Molly Weasley

2009

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Brave

The Witch (voice)

2012

Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Mérida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Mérida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Mérida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Mérida’s quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.

Paddington

Mrs. Bird

2014

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

Paddington 2

Mrs. Bird

2017

Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.

Mamma Mia!

Rosie Mulligan

2008

A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.

Billy Elliot

Mrs Wilkinson

2000

County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, starting a class war with the lower classes suffering. Caught in the middle of the conflict is 11-year old Billy Elliot, who, after leaving his boxing club for the day, stumbles upon a ballet class and finds out that he's naturally talented. He practices with his teacher Mrs. Wilkinson for an upcoming audition in Newcastle-upon Tyne for the royal Ballet school in London.

Brooklyn

Madge Kehoe

2015

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Rosie Mulligan

2018

Five years after meeting her three fathers, Sophie Sheridan prepares to open her mother’s hotel. In 1979, young Donna Sheridan meets the men who each could be Sophie’s biological father.

The Secret Garden

Mrs. Medlock

2020

Mary Lennox is born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle. She meets her sickly cousin, and the two children find a wondrous secret garden lost in the grounds of Misselthwaite Manor.

Becoming Jane

Mrs. Austen

2007

A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.

Mary Poppins Returns

Ellen

2018

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

Gnomeo & Juliet

Lady Montague (voice)

2011

A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

Sherlock Gnomes

Mrs. Montague (voice)

2018

Garden gnomes Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renown detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.

Calendar Girls

Annie Clarke

2003

Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women's Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a charity calendar.