Julie Harris

Julie Harris is considered one of the best actresses during the 60’s, widely respected for her amazing performances and expertise. She had debuted her career on stage in 1945 and later, received a Tony Award for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in I Am a Camera. She continued to receive credit for her performances, winning four more Tony’s for her roles in Forty Carats, The Belle of Amherst, The Lark and The Last of Mrs. Lincoln.

When she played her character for the film adaptation of Member of the Wedding, it was no surprise that she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. During her six decades of career, Harris has been highly rated for her performances in film, television and stage productions, and is one of the best classical and contemporary actresses on the American stage in the 20th century. Harris died of congestive heart failure at his home in West Chatham, Massachusetts, in 2013. She was 87 years old.