Julie Gregg
Julie Gregg | |
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 Julie Gregg in Bewitched (1967) | |
| Born | Beverly Marie Scalzo[1] January 24, 1937 Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 7, 2016 (aged 79) Van Nuys, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
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| Years active | 1964–1994 |
| Known for | The Godfather The Happy Time |
Julie Gregg (born Beverly Marie Scalzo; January 24, 1937 – November 7, 2016)[2] was an American television, film and stage actress.
She is best known for her portrayal of
Biography
Gregg was born in
Gregg's first television role was in 1964, as a nurse in
In 1970, she appeared in The Virginian episode "The Gift" (season 8, episode 24), portraying a saloon girl who is targeted by the partner of a bank robber who dies in her room after hiding his loot. Also in 1970, she starred in an episode of Mannix titled "Fly, Little One" (Season 3, Episode 21), as one of the psychologists taking care of a mentally disturbed little girl Pamelyn Ferdin who was targeted for death by criminals who thought she had overheard their plans for stealing negotiable bonds from the psychology clinic. She had a recurring role as Abby Graham in Banyon, an NBC detective series that aired from 1972 to 1973; in this period drama, set in Los Angeles in the late 1930s, Abby Graham is a nightclub singer constantly trying to encourage her boyfriend, Banyon (Robert Forster), to settle down and marry her, but to no avail. In 1974, she appeared in The F.B.I. episode "Survival" (season 9, episode 23), it was the very final episode of the show's nine-year run. She played Mrs. Sandra Taggart.
Among her guest roles in the late 1960s and early 1970s were two separate episodes of
In 1975, Gregg was cast in a starring role in the short-lived
Gregg's last television role was as Sally in the "Thanksgiving" (1987) episode on Showtime's Brothers.[citation needed]
Death
Gregg died of cancer on November 7, 2016, aged 79, in
Roles in film
Gregg's first credited film role was also in 1967, in
Apart from an uncredited appearance as a nightclub singer in the 1966 film version of Batman, her only musical film role was as Antonia, Don Quixote's niece, in Man of La Mancha in 1972. In that movie, she was featured in the song I'm Only Thinking of Him. Her other film roles were in The Kill Reflex (1989), starring Fred Williamson and Maud Adams, and the thriller Dead On in 1994.
Roles on stage
Gregg was also a stage actress and singer, a veteran of national tours of Fanny and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.[5] She also portrayed Julie LaVerne in Show Boat on tour in 1981.[citation needed]
Her only appearance on Broadway was as school teacher Laurie Mannon in John Kander and Fred Ebb's 1968 musical production of The Happy Time. She replaced Linda Bennett in that role just before the New York opening.[6] Her opening day performance was well received by the critics, who noted her "enchanting voice, looks, and personality."[7]
Gregg received a
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1964 | From Hell to Borneo |
Marjorie Bellflower | |
| 1966 | Batman | Finella | Season 1 Episode 33 |
| 1970 | The Virginian (TV series) | Sally Anne | saison 8 episode 24 (The gift) |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Sandra Corleone |
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| 1972 | Man of La Mancha | Antonia Quijana | |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Sandra Corleone |
Uncredited |
| 1978 | The Eddie Capra Mysteries | Sarah Quinn | Episode: "The Two Million Dollar Stowaway" |
| 1979 | The Seekers |
Edna Clapper | |
| 1989 | The Kill Reflex | Nancy Gillespie | |
| 1994 | Dead On | Jillian Marks | (final film role) |
References
- ^ a b Marriage
- ^ a b "Julie Gregg, Sonny's Wife Sandra in the First Two 'Godfather' Films, Dies at 79". The Hollywood Reporter. November 11, 2016.
- ^ "Beverly Scalzo in household of Caspar Scalzo, "United States Census, 1940" — FamilySearch.org". 1940 United States census. 1940 – via FamilySearch.org.
- ^ Maltin, L: "2006 Movie Guide," page 467, Penguin Group (USA) 2006.
- ^ Gilvey, J: "Before the Parade Passes By: Gower Champion and the Glorious American Musical," page 187, St. Martin's Press 2005.
- ^ Gilvey 2005 page 187.
- ^ Gilvey 2005 page 200 and notes 106, 112 and 121 pages 334-35.
- ^ "1968 Tony Award Winners". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on March 16, 2006.
- ^ "Julie Gregg Tony Awards Info". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ "Theatre World Award Recipients". www.theatreworldawards.org. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
External links
- Julie Gregg at IMDb
- Julie Gregg at the Internet Broadway Database
- Julie Gregg at AllMovie
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