Julie Newmar
Personal Information
Born: 1933
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: White
Education
UCLA no degree
Professional Life
Field of Study: Actress, Inventor
Institution/Corporation: Universal Studios
Degrees & Memberships: none
Awards & Achievements
Awards: 2014, Inkpot Award; 1959, Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress for The-Marriage-Go-Round; 2013, Lifetime Achievement Award, Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing Organization Los angeles
Achievements: advocated for restrictions on noisy leaf-blowers in Los Angeles
Played the 1st Catwoman in the TV series Batman
Holds 2 patents for the invention of pantyhose & a new bra
Was sued by Jim Belushi for $4 million dollars after he accused her of tearing down his fence & egging his house; she countered by stating his noisiness forced her to buy expensive air traffic controller's earmuffs
Was a prima ballerina with the Los angeles Opera beginning at age 15
Was engaged to author Louis L'Amour
Has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited neurological disease effecting 1 in 2,500 people that is characterized by progressive loss of muscle tissue & touch sensation across various parts of the body
Is an avid gardener & advocate for LGBT rights
Has numerous acting credits in movies, TV, & stage productions