Julie Andrews Age During The Sound of Music
Julie Andrews was born on October 1, 1935. She was approximately 29 years old when principal photography for The Sound of Music began in 1964. This made her a young adult actress portraying the governess Maria von Trapp.
How Old Was Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music
During filming in Austria and at studios, Julie Andrews was in her late twenties. Her age aligned with the character Maria, a young woman in her mid-twenties entering the von Trapp household. The film was released in 1965.
Julie Andrews Career and The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music became one of the most successful film musicals ever made. Julie Andrews received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance. Her role as Maria remains one of her most recognized screen appearances.
For more background on the film and its cast, see the entry on The Sound of Music at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Music_(film).
