Julie London - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 26, 1926 |
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| Died | October 18, 2000 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Julie London's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her hit recording of 'Cry Me a River' and her role as Dixie McCall on the TV series 'Emergency!' |
Intro
Julie London was an American singer and actress known for her sultry, smoky voice and her roles in both film and television. She was one of the most popular female vocalists of the 1950s and 1960s, and also gained recognition as an actress, particularly for her role as nurse Dixie McCall on the television series 'Emergency!'.
Early Life & Background
Julie London, born Julie Peck in Santa Rosa, California, was the daughter of vaudeville performers Jack and Josephine Peck. She grew up in a showbusiness family and began singing in public as a teenager, eventually moving to Los Angeles where she started her career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Released over 30 albums as a vocalist, including her hit debut 'Julie Is Her Name' (1955)
- Recorded the classic song 'Cry Me a River', which became her signature hit
- Acted in more than 20 films, including 'The Girl Can't Help It' (1956) and 'Man of the West' (1958)
- Starred as nurse Dixie McCall on the acclaimed TV series 'Emergency!' (1972–1979)
Trivia
- Julie London's rendition of 'Cry Me a River' was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- She was married to actor Jack Webb and later to musician Bobby Troup.
- She was known for her distinctive, subtle singing style and smoky voice.
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Julie London was born the 26 September 1926.
Santa Rosa, California, U.S..
On Her Birth-Day
About September 26th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: The League of Nations Slavery Convention, also known as the Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery, was signed on September 25, 1926, in Geneva. It aimed to prevent and suppress the slave trade and slavery in all its forms. The convention came into force on March 9, 1927.
- Day of the week: September 26th, 1926 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Lost Your Head Blues by Bessie Smith
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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