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Julie Walters

Actress

Julie Walters

  • Born: 22 February 1950, Birmingham, England
  • Estimated net worth: $10 million

Julie Walters is a British actress known for her versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. She gained recognition for her roles in films such as 'Educating Rita' and 'Billy Elliot.' With a career spanning several decades, she is celebrated…

About Julie Walters

Julie Walters is a British actress known for her versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. She gained recognition for her roles in films such as 'Educating Rita' and 'Billy Elliot.' With a career spanning several decades, she is celebrated for her distinctive voice and ability to portray strong, relatable characters, earning her a respected place in the film industry.

Born
22 February 1950, Birmingham, England
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Spouses
Grant Roffey (1997-present)
Children
1, Maisie Roffey
Parents
Thomas Walters, Mary Walters
Estimated net worth
$10 million

Fun facts about Julie Walters

  • Julie Walters was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2017 for her services to drama.
  • She initially trained as a nurse before pursuing acting, showcasing her commitment to helping others.

Famous Julie Walters quotes

“You have to be brave and take risks.”
Educating Rita, 1983
“I want to be a dancer.”
Billy Elliot, 2000
“I’m not a good person, I’m a great person!”
Mamma Mia!, 2008

Julie Walters filmography

Cast (181)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Becoming Victoria Wood MovieSelf (Archive Interview) (Voice)6.0
2024Paddington in Peru MovieMrs. Bird6.8
2022The Queen and Us TVNarrator (voice)
2022New Zealand by Train TVNarrator (voice)6.0
2022The Queen: 70 Glorious Years MovieNarrator (voice)
2021The Abominable Snow Baby MovieGranny6.5
2021Moley TVMrs. Moley (voice)6.0
2021Parkinson at 50 MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2021The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out MovieNarrator (voice)
2020Chefs' Burnt Bits MovieNarrator (voice)
Show 171 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2020The Magical World of Julia Donaldson MovieSelf - Narrator6.0
2020For The Love Of Britain TVNarrator (voice)
2020Victoria Wood In Her Own Words MovieSelf
2020The Secret Garden MovieMrs. Medlock6.3
2020The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years MovieNarrator (voice)
2019Master Moley by Royal Invitation MovieMrs. Elizabeth Moley / Queen (voice)5.8
2019Weasels: Feisty and Fearless MovieNarrator (voice)8.0
2019Wild Rose MovieMarion6.8
2019The Queen's Corgi MovieThe Queen (voice)5.9
2018Mary Poppins Returns MovieEllen6.5
2018Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again MovieRosie7.1
2018Sherlock Gnomes MovieMrs. Montague (voice)5.7
2018Dinnerladies Diaries TVSelf9.0
2017Coastal Railways with Julie Walters TVSelf - Host8.5
2017Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool MovieBella Turner6.3
2017Paddington 2 MovieMrs. Bird7.5
2016The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) MovieNarrator (voice)7.0
2016National Treasure TVMarie Finchley6.5
2016Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book MovieSelf8.0
2016There's Something About Romcoms MovieNarrator (voice)6.0
2016Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood MovieSelf
2015A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman MovieNarrator (voice)7.1
2015Brooklyn MovieMadge Kehoe7.3
2015Very British Problems TVNarrator (voice)5.7
2015Britain's Busiest Airport: Heathrow TVNarrator (voice)6.7
2015Artsnight TVSelf
2015Indian Summers TVCynthia Coffin7.2
2014A Life on Screen TVSelf8.0
2014Paddington MovieMrs. Bird7.1
2014Effie Gray MovieMargaret Cox Ruskin6.0
2013The Harry Hill Movie MovieNan4.7
2013One Chance MovieYvonne6.7
2013Justin and the Knights of Valour MovieGran (voice)5.9
2012The Legend of Mor'du MovieThe Witch (voice)6.0
2012National Theatre Live: The Last of the Haussmans MovieJudy Haussman1.0
2012Victoria Wood's Short Term Memories TVUnknown character
2012The Hollow Crown TVMistress Quickly7.4
2012Brave MovieThe Witch (voice)7.0
2011When Harry Left Hogwarts MovieSelf7.2
201150 Greatest Harry Potter Moments MovieMolly Weasley (archive footage)7.5
2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 MovieMolly Weasley8.1
2011Gnomeo & Juliet MovieMiss Montague (voice)5.9
2010Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 MovieMolly Weasley7.7
2010Mo MovieMo Mowlam5.8
2009Victoria Wood's Midlife Christmas MovieUnknown character4.0
2009Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince MovieMolly Weasley7.7
2009A Short Stay in Switzerland MovieDr. Anne Turner6.9
2008Mamma Mia! MovieRosie Mulligan7.0
2008Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story MovieMary Whitehouse6.3
2007Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix MovieMolly Weasley7.7
2007Becoming Jane MovieMrs. Austen7.3
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2006The Ruby in the Smoke MovieMrs. Holland6.4
2006More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy TVSelf
2006Driving Lessons MovieEvie Walton6.1
2006The One Show TVSelf - Guest4.3
2006Acorn Antiques: The Musical MovieBo Beaumont / Mrs Overall (Not Bingo Nights)8.0
2005Wah-Wah MovieGwen Traherne5.8
2005Ahead of the Class MovieMarie Stubbs7.4
2005Mickybo and Me MovieMickybo's Ma7.1
2004Who Do You Think You Are? TVSelf7.0
2004Parkinson TVSelf - Guest7.0
2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban MovieMolly Weasley8.0
2003The Return MovieIzzie6.8
2003Canterbury Tales TVBeth Craddock6.4
2003Calendar Girls MovieAnnie Clarke6.5
2003Comedy Connections TVUnknown character6.5
2003Thora Hird Tribute MovieSelf, June Potter
2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets MovieMolly Weasley7.7
2002Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy TVUnknown character7.2
2002Before You Go MovieTeresa5.8
2002Murder TVAngela Maurer4.2
2002The Jury TVEmma Watts Q.C.7.1
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone MovieMrs Weasley7.9
2001Strange Relations MovieSheila Fitzpatrick
2001All Forgotten MoviePrincess Zasyekin4.3
2001We Know Where You Live. Live! MovieSelf4.3
2000Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings MovieVarious Characters7.0
2000Billy Elliot MovieMrs Wilkinson7.6
1999Oliver Twist TVMrs. Mann6.3
1998Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime MovieFairy Godmother7.0
1998dinnerladies TVPetula7.5
1998Talking Heads 2 MovieUnknown character8.5
1998Titanic Town MovieBernie McPhelimy5.3
1998Girls' Night MovieJackie Simpson6.8
1998Parkinson TVSelf
1997Melissa TVPaula Hepburn6.8
1997Bathtime MovieMiss Gideon5.8
1996Brazen Hussies MovieMaureen Hardcastle3.8
1996Intimate Relations MovieMarjorie5.4
1995Little Red Riding Hood MovieLittle Red Riding Hood6.0
1995Jake's Progress TVJulie Diadoni4.5
1994Sister My Sister MovieMadame Danzard5.9
1994Requiem Apache MovieMrs. Capstan7.5
1994Pat and Margaret MoviePat7.7
1994Bambino Mio MovieAlice
1994Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold MovieSelf10.0
1993The Clothes in the Wardrobe MovieMonica6.0
1993Wide-Eyed and Legless MovieDiana Longden6.5
1993GMTV TVSelf5.8
1992Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast MovieUnknown character6.0
1992Just Like a Woman MovieMonica6.2
1991Julie Walters and Friends TVUnknown character7.0
1991Julie Walters and Friends MovieUnknown character
1991Stepping Out MovieVera5.9
1991G.B.H. TVMrs. Murray6.3
1989Victoria Wood TVNicola8.0
1989Victoria Wood TVJoy-Ann8.0
1989Victoria Wood TVPam8.0
1989Mack the Knife MovieMrs. Peachum6.6
1989Screen One TVAlice7.2
1989Screen One TVDiana Longden7.2
1989Screen One TVPat7.2
1989Killing Dad MovieJudith4.3
1988An Audience With Victoria Wood MovieSelf - Questioner5.3
1988This Morning TVSelf - Guest5.2
1988Buster MovieJune Edwards5.6
1988Talking Heads TVLesley6.7
1988Talking Heads TVMarjory6.7
1988Talking Heads MovieUnknown character5.0
1987Acorn Antiques MovieMrs. Overall7.5
1987The Birthday Party MovieLulu6.8
1987Prick Up Your Ears MovieElsie Orton6.7
1987Personal Services MovieChristine Painter6.0
1986Split Screen TVUnknown character
1986Car Trouble MovieJacqueline6.3
1985An Audience with Billy Connolly MovieSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)8.4
1985Dreamchild MovieDormouse (voice)6.6
1985The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ TVPauline Mole6.9
1985Theatre Night TVLulu
1985The Glass Box TVSelf (archival footage)
1985Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV TVUnknown character7.9
1985Acorn Antiques TVMrs Overall6.0
1985Screen Two TVMonica7.1
1985Screen Two TVMavis7.1
1985Friday People TVUnknown character
1984Unfair Exchanges MovieMavis
1984An Audience with Mel Brooks MovieSelf (uncredited)7.0
1984Love and Marriage TVBonnie9.0
1984She'll Be Wearing Pink Pyjamas MovieFran5.2
1983Natural World TVNarrator7.4
1983Open Space TVUnknown character
1983Educating Rita MovieRita Susan White6.9
1982Say Something Happened MovieJune Potter
1982Objects of Affection TVJune Potter8.0
1982Intensive Care MovieValery9.0
1982Boys from the Blackstuff TVAngie Todd7.8
1982Wogan TVSelf5.6
1982Wood and Walters TVUnknown character7.5
1981Happy Since I Met You MovieFrances8.0
1981Days at the Beach MovieMrs Morgan
1980Nearly a Happy Ending MovieJulie9.0
1980Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood MovieSelf - Good Fun Cast Member
1979Victoria Wood Screenplays TVUnknown character
1979Talent MovieJulie7.0
1979Screenplay TVJulie6.3
1979Screenplay TVFrances6.3
1978Soldiers Talking, Cleanly MovieDebbie
1978Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf MovieWoman in waiting room10.0
1978Empire Road TVJean Watson7.5
1978An Audience with... TVSelf5.3
1976Occupy! MoviePlayer in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool10.0
1975Club Havana MovieTerry
1974Playhouse TVMrs. Morgan7.0
1973Second City Firsts TVTerry
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1970Play for Today TVValery (Night Nurse)6.6
1967Omnibus TVUnknown character7.2
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Host / Winner7.0
TBAWhat Would Julie Do? MovieJulie

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Questions about Julie Walters

What are some career highlights for Julie Walters?

Julie Walters' career highlights include her acclaimed performances in 'Educating Rita,' for which she received an Oscar nomination, and 'Billy Elliot,' which solidified her status as a leading actress in British cinema.

Has Julie Walters won any awards?

Yes, Julie Walters has won numerous awards throughout her career, including BAFTA Awards and an Olivier Award, recognizing her exceptional talent in film and theatre.

What was Julie Walters' first film?

Julie Walters made her film debut in 'The Edible Woman' in 1970, marking the beginning of a successful acting career that would span over five decades.

Which films are considered Julie Walters' most successful?

Some of Julie Walters' most successful films include 'Educating Rita,' 'Billy Elliot,' and 'Mamma Mia!,' all of which have received critical acclaim and commercial success.

What can you tell me about Julie Walters' personal life?

Julie Walters is married to Grant Roffey, and they have one daughter named Maisie. She is known to keep her personal life private, focusing on her acting career.

What is Julie Walters' estimated net worth?

Julie Walters has an estimated net worth of $10 million, reflecting her successful career in film, television, and theatre.

What are some milestones in Julie Walters' filmography?

Milestones in Julie Walters' filmography include her Oscar nomination for 'Educating Rita,' her role in 'Harry Potter' as Molly Weasley, and her continued success in both film and television projects.

How did Julie Walters start her acting career?

Julie Walters began her acting career in the late 1960s and gained recognition in the 1980s with her performance in 'Educating Rita,' which led to opportunities in both film and television.