Julie Newmar

Date of Birth: August 16, 1933

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Julie Newmar, born Julia Chalene Newmeyer, is an accomplished American actress, dancer, and singer. She was born in Los Angeles, California, and is best known for her iconic role as Catwoman in the 1960s Batman television series. Newmar’s career began in the 1950s with various stage productions and minor film roles. Her big break came when she starred as Stupefyin’ Jones in the Broadway production of “Li’l Abner” in 1956, a role she later reprised in the film adaptation in 1959. Over the years, Newmar has appeared in numerous television shows and movies, earning a reputation for her versatility and distinctive screen presence. Aside from her acting career, she is also an inventor and holds several patents, including one for pantyhose with a shaping band. Her contributions to the entertainment industry have earned her a lasting legacy, and she continues to be celebrated for her work both on and off the screen.

5 Interesting Facts about Julie Newmar

1. Julie Newmar was the first actress to portray Catwoman in a live-action adaptation, setting the standard for the character.

2. She holds several patents, including one for pantyhose with a shaping band that lifts the buttocks.

3. Newmar won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in “The Marriage-Go-Round” in 1959.

4. Besides acting, she is also an avid gardener and has been featured in several gardening magazines.

5. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which was awarded to her in 1995.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Julie Newmar

1. “Tell me I’m beautiful, it’s nothing. Tell me I’m intellectual—I know it. Tell me I’m funny and it’s the greatest compliment in the world.”

2. “It’s not the having, it’s the getting.”

3. “I think that men don’t feel as comfortable talking about love and relationships as women do.”

4. “I’ve had three careers: ballet, acting, and invention.”

5. “Beauty is just what happens. It starts with a good sense of humor.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Julie Newmar’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Julie Newmar has one child, a son named John Jewl Smith, born in 1981. John has a condition called Down syndrome, and Newmar has been an advocate for individuals with special needs.