There is Nothin' Like a Dame

Today marks the 74th birthday of acting legend, Dame Julie Andrews. Since her childhood in Walton-on-Thames, England, Ms. Andrews has been entertaining millions with her singing, acting, and dancing. She starred in such Broadway hits as “My Fair Lady,” “Camelot” and “Victor/Victoria.” Ms. Andrews began her film career as the iconic nanny in Mary Poppins (1964) (winning an Academy Award for Best Actress), following with a string of other hits, including The Sound of Music (1965), Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), and 10 (1979), along with her Emmy-winning TV show, “The Julie Andrews Hour” (1972). In recent years, she’s been reintroduced to a new generation of audiences as royalty in The Princess Diaries and Shrek movies. In addition to her many screen credits, Ms. Andrews has been an author of children’s books since 1971, with such popular titles as “Mandy,” “The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles,” “The Great American Mousical” and “Simeon’s Gift.”

Here’s a look at the delightful Dame over the years:

Happy Birthday, Julie!