---
name: "Julie Newmar"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/julie-newmar"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "16 August 1933"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 2
average_fi1m_score: 80
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-09-20T02:50:59.771924+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Julie Newmar

Actor. Born 16 August 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 16 August 1933, Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Active:** 1954–1966
- **Also known as:** Julie Newmeyer, Julie Neumar, Julia Newmar, Julia Chalene Newmeyer, Charlene Jesmer
- **Average Fi1m score:** 80, as actor, over 2 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1950s 76 (1), 1960s 83 (1)
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Newmar, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q237221, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0628325/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15973

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*Seven Brides for Seven Brothers*](https://film.one/film/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers.md) (76)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Julie Newmar is an American actress, dancer and singer. Born Julia Chalene Newmeyer on 16 August 1933 in Los Angeles, California, she trained in ballet and studied at UCLA before entering films. Her early screen credit includes the role of Bride Dorcas Galen in *Seven Brides for Seven Brothers* (1954), under the name Julie Newmeyer.

Newmar made her Broadway debut in *Silk Stockings* (1955) and won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for *The Marriage-Go-Round* (1958), which she later reprised in the 1961 film adaptation. She is known for playing Catwoman in the television series *Batman* (1966–1967) and appeared in other series including *My Living Doll* (1964–1965) and *The Twilight Zone* (1960). Later credits include a cameo as herself in *To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar* (1995).

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (2)

- *Star Trek* (1966), Fi1m 83, as Eleen — [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-1966.md)
- *Seven Brides for Seven Brothers* (1954), Fi1m 76, as Bride Dorcas Galen — [page](https://film.one/film/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers.md)

## Complete filmography (66)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Batman vs. Two-Face* (2017), as Catwoman (voice)
- *Those Dastardly Desperados* (2016), Actor
- *Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders* (2016), as Catwoman (voice)
- *Batman: The Brave and the Bold* (2008), series, as Martha Wayne (voice)
- *The Many Faces of Catwoman* (2005), as (archive footage)
- *Batman: Holy Batmania!* (2003), as Catwomon / Herself
- *Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt* (2003), as Julie Newmar
- *According to Jim* (2001), series, as Julie
- *If... Dog... Rabbit* (1999), as Judy's Mother
- *Oblivion 2: Backlash* (1996), as Miss Kitty
- *Hope and Gloria* (1995), series, as Julie Newmar
- *Oblivion* (1994), as Miss Kitty
- *Melrose Place* (1992), series, as Julie Newmar
- *Nudity Required* (1990), as Irina
- *Ghosts Can't Do It* (1989), as Angel
- *Dance Academy* (1988), as Miss McKenzie
- *Deep Space* (1988), as Lady Elaine Wentworth
- *Evils of the Night* (1985), as Dr. Zarma
- *Reel Horror* (1985), as Toy Company Executive (archive footage)
- *Streetwalkin'* (1985), as Queen Bee
- *High School U.S.A.* (1984), as Stripper
- *Love Scenes* (1984), as Belinda
- *Hysterical* (1982), as Venetia
- *Hart to Hart* (1979), series, Actor
- *Buck Rogers in the 25th Century* (1979), series, as Zarina
- *Jason of Star Command* (1978), series, as Space Queen, Queen Vanessa
- *The Love Boat* (1977), series, as Marla Samms
- *CHiPs* (1977), series, Actor
- *Terraces* (1977), as Chalaine Turner
- *Monster Squad* (1976), series, as Ultra Witch
- *Good Heavens* (1976), series, Actor
- *The Bionic Woman* (1976), series, Actor
- *The Black Box Murders* (1975), Actor
- *A Very Missing Person* (1972), as Aleatha Westering
- *McMillan & Wife* (1971), series, as Luciana Amaldi
- *Columbo* (1971), series, as Lisa Chambers — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/columbo.md)
- *The Feminist and the Fuzz* (1971), as Lilah McGuinness
- *Up Your Teddy Bear* (1970), as Toy Company Director, a.k.a. "Mother"
- *McCloud* (1970), series, as Adrienne Redman
- *Love, American Style* (1969), series, as Holly, Janice
- *The Maltese Bippy* (1969), as Carlotta Ravenswood
- *Mackenna's Gold* (1969), as Hesh-Ke
- *The Monkees* (1966), series, as April Conquest
- *Star Trek* (1966), series, as Eleen — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-1966.md)
- *Batman* (1966), series, as The Catwoman
- *Get Smart* (1965), series, as Ingrid
- *F Troop* (1965), series, Actor
- *My Living Doll* (1964), series, as Rhoda Miller
- *Bewitched* (1964), series, Actor
- *The Greatest Show on Earth* (1963), series, Actor
- *For Love or Money* (1963), as Bonnie Brasher
- *The Beverly Hillbillies* (1962), series, as Ulla Bergstrom
- *The Defenders* (1961), series, as Brandy Gideon Morfoot
- *The Marriage-Go-Round* (1961), as Katrin Sveg
- *Route 66* (1960), series, Actor
- *Li'l Abner* (1959), as Stupefyin' Jones
- *The Rookie* (1959), as Lili Marlene
- *Adventures in Paradise* (1959), series, as Venus
- *The Twilight Zone* (1959), series, as Miss Devlin — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-twilight-zone.md)
- *Seven Brides for Seven Brothers* (1954), as Bride Dorcas Galen — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers.md)
- *Slaves of Babylon* (1953), as Dancer Assassin
- *The Band Wagon* (1953), as Salon Model / Chorine in Ballet (uncredited)
- *Gentlemen Prefer Blondes* (1953), as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- *Serpent of the Nile* (1953), as The Gilded Girl (as Julie Newmeyer)
- *The I Don't Care Girl* (1953), as Speciality Dancer - 'Beale Street Blues'
- *She's Working Her Way Through College* (1952), as Julie

## Gallery

- ![Julie Newmar](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-6e6535cdf39d.jpg) Julie Newmar — Gage Skidmore, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Julie_Newmar_2014_Phoenix_Comicon_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Julie_Newmar_2014_Phoenix_Comicon_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Julie Newmar at Houston screening of "Oblivion 2: Backlash" 1996](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-cf8513abadd3.jpg) Julie Newmar at Houston screening of "Oblivion 2: Backlash" 1996 — C. Thomas, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Julie_Newmar_1996.jpg/1280px-Julie_Newmar_1996.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Photo of Julie Newmar (Miss Devlin AKA The Devil) and Albert Salmi as William Feathersmith from the television program The Twlight Zone. The episode is "Of Late (1965)](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-88688325766e.jpg) Photo of Julie Newmar (Miss Devlin AKA The Devil) and Albert Salmi as William Feathersmith from the television program The Twlight Zone. The episode is "Of Late (1965) — CBS Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Julie_Newmar_Albert_Salmi_The_Twilight_Zone.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Julie Newmar speaking at the 2014 Phoenix Comicon at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-1093d8a24580.jpg) Julie Newmar speaking at the 2014 Phoenix Comicon at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere. — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Julie_Newmar_%2814186964700%29.jpg/1280px-Julie_Newmar_%2814186964700%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Julie Newmar](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-29d081d7c402.jpg) Julie Newmar — Image via TMDB
- ![Julie Newmar](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-70b0fde7f585.jpg) Julie Newmar — Image via TMDB
- ![Julie Newmar speaking at the 2014 Phoenix Comicon at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-8c2b58ca89af.jpg) Julie Newmar speaking at the 2014 Phoenix Comicon at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere. — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Julie_Newmar_%2814372568724%29.jpg/1280px-Julie_Newmar_%2814372568724%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Publicity photo of Julie Newmar (1965)](https://film.one/media/person/467142/gallery-26d6bea0e4c5.jpg) Publicity photo of Julie Newmar (1965) — movie studio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Julie_Newmar_-_1965.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)

## Awards

### Other awards — 2 won, 1 nominated

- Inkpot Award 2014: Inkpot Award (won)
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress 1991: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Ghosts Can't Do It*
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play 1959: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

---
© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/julie-newmar