Julie Van Zandt

Acting
1929-06-27
La Jolla, California, USA

Biography

Julie was born in La Jolla, Calif., to Logan and Lineta Marqua Van Zandt, and soon after, moved with her family to Los Angeles where she attended the Westlake School for Girls. Julie successfully pursued an acting career for many years in Hollywood, followed by later acclaim as a landscape artist, sport fishing enthusiast and all-around great cook. Julie loved to fish and held the Guinness World record for the biggest Needlefish ever caught. Painting became her passion soon after she and her husband, Fred, moved to Malibu in 1966. They later founded the Malibu Art Festival and she was an active member of the Malibu Art Association. Her large mural depicting the Chumash Indians hangs in the Malibu Lagoon Museum. She and Fred were awarded Malibu Co-Citizens of the year in 1976. In 2005, she received a commendation from the City of Malibu for her outstanding contributions to the community through her art and for representing Malibu’s ideals in a positive manner. Julie was married to noted television director Richard L. Bare of “Green Acres” and “Twilight Zone” fame from 1951 to 1957. In 1966, she married Frederick C. May, well-known Malibu businessman and sportsman, and founding president of the Malibu Lagoon Museum. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Fred; her daughter Cathryn Alpert; her sister Helen Van Zandt; and her brother Jack Van Zandt. Julie is survived by her son Jon Bare; stepdaughters Judy May and Laurie May Canty; stepson Fred May Jr; and 10 grandchildren.

Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles

#1The Twilight Zone

Drama Series - 1959, 16 episodes as Wilma #2

8.5 / 10
Sci-Fi & FantasyMysteryDrama

An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.

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#2The Beverly Hillbillies

Drama Series - 1962, 16 episodes as Police Woman

6.9 / 10
ComedyFamily

Jed Clampett's swamp is loaded with oil. When a wildcatter discovers the huge pool, Jed sells his land to the O.K. Oil Company and at the urging of cousin Pearl, moves his family to a 35-room mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

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#3Tales of Wells Fargo

Drama Series - 1957, 16 episodes as Lucy Haney

7.2 / 10
WesternDrama

Jim Hardie helps Wells Fargo agents battle the bad guys.

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#4Wendy and Me

Drama Series - 1964, 16 episodes as Hostess

8.0 / 10

Wendy and Me is an American sitcom that aired on ABC during the 1964–1965 television season, primarily sponsored by Consolidated Cigar's "El Producto". Principally starring George Burns and Connie Stevens, the series was Burns' first major work following the death of his wife and professional partner, Gracie Allen, who had died of a heart attack about a month prior to the debut of Wendy and Me.

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#5Brainstorm

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m as Mother (uncredited)

6.1 / 10
Thriller

Scientist Jim Grayam saves his boss' wife from suicide but then falls in love with her.

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#6The Couch

Movie - 1962, 2h 15m as Edna (uncredited)

6.3 / 10
DramaHorrorThriller

A psychopath calls the police before he kills, in between sessions with his father-figure analyst.

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#7The Best Things in Life Are Free

Movie - 1956, 2h 15m as Patricia Van Seckland

5.7 / 10
Music

Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's personal ambition leads to friction as the other two increasingly feel left out of things.

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