One of her most well-known roles was as Molly Weasley, the matriarch of the Weasley family, in the Harry Potter film series (2001–2011). Julie Walters played the role in a number of movies, with the exception of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” The BBC named her portrayal of Molly Weasley as the “second-best screen mother” in 2003.
Walters has portrayed a variety of roles throughout her career. She portrays Annie Clark in “Calendar Girls” (2003), a widow attempting to make a difference after her spouse passed away from cancer. She portrayed Marie Stubbs in the BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s book “The Ruby in the Smoke” (2006) and the ITV1 drama “Ahead of the Class” (2005).
Walters started writing “Maggie’s Tree,” her first book and published it in 2006. She has worked on several marketing campaigns, including the 2007 Asda Christmas campaign and the UK Nintendo DS Brain Training advertisements.
Walters starred in the film “Mamma Mia!” and released her autobiography, “That’s Another Story,” in 2008. Her portrayal of Mary Whitehouse in the BBC drama “Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story” earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Satellite Awards in 2008. For her connections to the city, Walters received a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars in 2009.
How did Julie Walters meet her husband?
In a tavern in Fulham, London, Walters met her future husband.
Where did Julie Walters go to university?
Julie Walters went to Manchester Metropolitan University.