Julie Christie

Christie was a leading figure in the glamorous London of the 1960s, and continues to make movies including those in the French language with Sophie Marceau in 2001's Belphégor - Le fantôme du Louvre. De Carlo has worked steadily in both film and television, playing her most recent role in the television production of The Barefoot Contessa (1995). She played Lara in Doctor Zhivago (1965) and Bathsheba in Far from the Madding Crowd (1967). She also received recognition for her work in the horror movie American Gothic in 1988. Her first major film role was opposite Tom Courtenay in Billy Liar (1963). She played the role of Lily Munster in the television series The Munsters (1964), and was able to demonstrate a comic flair that her films had failed to utilize. The full recordings have now been lost, although a section of material from the final episode, featuring Christie, does survive. Despite this, her success was short-lived and the quality of her film roles did not improve.

Christie was born in Chabua, Assam, India and studied at the Central School of Music and Drama before getting her big break in 1961 in a science fiction series on BBC television, entitled A for Andromeda. The film was a huge success and De Carlo was among those to be praised for her work. Ms. Cast in The Ten Commandments (1956), De Carlo was finally part of a major hit. Julie Christie (born April 14, 1941) is a British actress, winner of an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1965 film, Darling. For the next several years, she was constantly working although many of the films failed to advance her career. Crooks Anonymous (1962). As the female lead opposite Burt Lancaster in Criss Cross, De Carlo played a dangerous femme fatale, and her career began to ascend.

Fast Lady, The (1962). In 1947 she played her first leading role in Slave Girl and then in 1949 had her biggest success. Billy Liar (1963). Though not a critical success it was a box office favorite and De Carlo was hailed as an up and coming star. Darling (1965). Her break came in 1945 playing the title role in Salome, Where She Danced. Young Cassidy (1965). She made her first film appearance in 1942, but could only find bit parts for the next few years.

Doctor Zhivago (1965). De Carlo supported herself working in a chorus while trying to find film work. Fahrenheit 451 (1966). Unable to find work, they returned to Canada until 1940, when they once again traveled to Hollywood. Far from the Madding Crowd (1967). Born Peggy Yvonne Middleton in Vancouver, British Columbia, the daughter of an ambitious but unsuccessful aspiring actress, De Carlo was taken to Hollywood by her mother at the age of fifteen. Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967). Yvonne De Carlo (born September 1, 1922) is an Canadian film and television actress.

Petulia (1968). In Search of Gregory (1969). Miller (1971). McCabe & Mrs.