Julie Gregg

Julie Gregg (born Beverly Marie Scalzo; January 24, 1937 – November 7, 2016) She played the role of Sandra Corleone in The Godfather, and reprised her role in The Godfather Part II, but the scene was subsequently cut. However it does appear in the television version of The Godfather Saga.

Apart from an uncredited appearance as a nightclub singer in the 1966 film version of Batman, her only musical film role was as Antonia, Don Quixote's niece, in Man of La Mancha in 1972. In that movie, she was featured in the song I'm Only Thinking of Him. Her other film roles were in The Kill Reflex (1989), starring Fred Williamson and Maud Adams, and the thriller Dead On in 1994.

Stage Gregg was also a stage actress and singer, a veteran of national tours of Fanny and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She also portrayed Julie LaVerne in Show Boat on tour in 1981.

Her only appearance on Broadway was as school teacher Laurie Mannon in John Kander and Fred Ebb's 1968 musical production of The Happy Time. She replaced Linda Bennett in that role just before the New York opening. Her opening day performance was well received by the critics, who noted her "enchanting voice, looks, and personality."

Gregg received a Tony Award nomination for her performances in The Happy Time, in the category Featured, i.e., supporting, Actress (Musical). Her co-star in the musical, Robert Goulet won the Tony that year for best actor in a musical. She did win a Theatre World Award for the 1967–68 season for her debut performance.

Death Gregg died of cancer on November 7, 2016, aged 79, in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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