Julie Amato

Julie Amato (née Just; January 29, 1944 – April 4, 2022) was a professional actress, singer, and voice-over artist.

Early life Amato was born to Thaddeus and Rose Just in Lackawanna, New York in 1944, the eldest of six siblings. She was afflicted with Guillane-Barre syndrome at the age of ten and was paralyzed for two years.

The family emigrated to Canada as conscientious objectors to the Vietnam War. Soon she landed herself a role as host of a variety show in the style of The Carol Burnette Show.

"Julie" (aka The Julie Show) Other guest appearances (unknown airdates): Jack Duffy, Billy Van, Bobby Vinton, George Goebbels She participated in several advertising campaigns: She was the voice of the National Geographic, the NBC, and narrated several “Celebrity Profiles” for the “E!” channel. Amato later became a successful voiceover coach.

Later years Amato met her later life partner, C.O. Lee Boyce Jr., at Mann’s Chinese Theater in November 1992.