by JulieWalters (Author)
Julie Walters has been described as the nation's most popular actress and comedienne. She has been delighting us on screen and on stage for over 25 years and we have taken her to our hearts. Now she tells us her own story, in her own words. Born in fifties Birmingham, daughter of an Irish Catholic mother, Julie was sent to a convent school. She always wanted to be an actress but first went into nursing to appease her mother before leaving to join the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. West End success followed, and she quickly replicated her success on film, earning an Academy Award nomination for her role in Educating Rita. Julie's collaborations with Victoria Wood have given us the unforgettable Mrs Overall in 'Acorn Antiques' and Petula in 'Dinnerladies', and she's found a new generation of fans playing Mrs Weasley in the Harry Potter films and starring in the record-break hit film 'Mamma Mia!'.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 02 Apr 2009
ISBN 10: 0753826208
ISBN 13: 9780753826201
Book Overview: Destined to be the non-fiction book of the year. Julie Walters is a hugely promotable author - her autobiography will attract massive media coverage. She is a terrific writer - her novel, MAGGIE'S TREE, received excellent reviews: 'A stunningly assured delightful debut' Daily Mail. 'The emotional issues are addressed tenderly and with feeling' Daily Express. 'Knock-out stuff, the work of a writer who knows what she's doing' Independent.
Prizes: Shortlisted for Galaxy British Book Awards: Tesco Biography of the Year 2009.