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Julia Child(1912-2004)

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  • Director
  • Actress
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Julia Child
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Julia Child was born on 15 August 1912 in Pasadena, California, USA. She was a writer and director, known for The French Chef (1962), Julie & Julia (2009) and We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993). She was married to Paul Child. She died on 13 August 2004 in Montecito, California, USA.
BornAugust 15, 1912
DiedAugust 13, 2004(91)
BornAugust 15, 1912
DiedAugust 13, 2004(91)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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Known for

Julia Child in The French Chef (1962)
The French Chef
8.9
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in Julie & Julia (2009)
Julie & Julia
7.0
  • Writer
  • 2009
John Goodman, Jay Leno, Charles Fleischer, Felicity Kendal, René Le Vant, Kenneth Mars, Yeardley Smith, and Joey Shea in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
6.1
  • Dr. Bleeb(voice)
  • 1993
San Dieco Califorina (1977)
San Dieco Califorina
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in Julie & Julia (2009)
    Julie & Julia
    7.0
    • book "My Life in France"
    • 2009
  • The Way to Cook: Meat
    8.2
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • The Way to Cook: First Courses & Desserts
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • The Way to Cook: Fish & Eggs
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • The Way to Cook: Poultry
    7.8
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Julia Child in The Way to Cook: Soups, Salads & Bread (1985)
    The Way to Cook: Soups, Salads & Bread
    7.6
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • The Way to Cook: Vegetables
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Julia Child & More Company (1979)
    Julia Child & More Company
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1979–1980
  • San Dieco Califorina (1977)
    San Dieco Califorina
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1977
  • Julia Child in The French Chef (1962)
    The French Chef
    8.9
    TV Series
    • created by
    • 1962–1973

Director

  • San Dieco Califorina (1977)
    San Dieco Califorina
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1977

Actress

  • John Goodman, Jay Leno, Charles Fleischer, Felicity Kendal, René Le Vant, Kenneth Mars, Yeardley Smith, and Joey Shea in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)
    We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
    6.1
    • Dr. Bleeb (voice)
    • 1993

Videos8

Julie And Julia
Interview 0:45
Julie And Julia
Julie And Julia
Interview 0:27
Julie And Julia
Julie And Julia
Interview 0:27
Julie And Julia
Official Trailer - Season 1
Trailer 2:30
Official Trailer - Season 1
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:27
Official Trailer
The French Chef With Julia Child
Trailer 1:02
The French Chef With Julia Child
The French Chef
Trailer 1:01
The French Chef

Personal details

  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • August 15, 1912
    • Pasadena, California, USA
  • Died
    • August 13, 2004
    • Montecito, California, USA(complications from kidney failure)
  • Spouse
    • Paul ChildAugust 31, 1946 - May 1, 1994 (his death)
  • Parents
      John McWilliams Jr.
  • Relatives
    • Julia Prud'homme(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    Book "The Art of French Cooking Volume I".
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 5 Print Biographies
    • 3 Portrayals
    • 12 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    During World War II, she was part of the team of people who invented shark repellent. Julia's shark repellent is still used by the U.S. Navy.
  • Quotes
    My father was a conservative Republican. When "The New Yorker" published a profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, he canceled our subscription.
  • Trademarks
      Her TV-show signoff, "Bon appétit!"
  • Nicknames
    • Juke
    • Jukies
    • Juju
  • Salary
    • The French Chef
      (1962)
      $50 /$200 per episode.

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