Julie wilson biography
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Julie Wilson
American actress (1924 - 2015)
For the Scottish actress, see Julie Wilson Nimmo.
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| Born | Julie May Wilson (1924-10-21)October 21, 1924 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2015(2015-04-05) (aged 90) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1942–2013 |
| Notable work | Legs Diamond Kiss Me, Kate |
| Children | 2, including Holt McCallany |
Julie May Wilson (October 21, 1924 – April 5, 2015) was an American singer and actress widely regarded as "the queen of cabaret".[1] She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 1989 for her performance in Legs Diamond.[2]
Early life
Wilson was born in Omaha, Nebraska, United States,[3] the daughter of Emily (née Wilson[4]), a hairdresser, and Russell Wilson, a coal salesman.[5] She first found a musical outlet with local musical group "Hank's Hep