Julie London (nee Peck) was an American actress and singer who toured for more than 40 years. London was a torch singer well-known for her smooth, soft vocals. She recorded more than 30 albums of pop and jazz standards between 1955 and 1969. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001 was her rendition of "Cry Me a River", a track that she had included on her debut album. London was nominated in 1974 for the Golden Globe Award as a actress for her role in Emergency The Adventures of Dixie McCall. London was born in Santa Rosa to vaudevillian parents. Her first professional job was as an actress while she worked as an elevator operator in downtown Los Angeles. London's career as an actor lasted 35 years. with film in 1944 which included roles for female leads in numerous westerns. She starred along with Rock Hudson in The Fat Man (1951) as well as Robert Taylor and John Cassavetes in Saddle the Wind (1958) along with Gary Cooper in Man of the West (1958) and with Robert Mitchum in The Wonderful Country (1959). She signed a recording deal with Liberty Records in the mid-1950s. This marked the beginning of her professional music career. Her final studio album was released in the year 1969. She continued her success as the female star role of Dixie McCall on the television series Emergency! (1972-1979), where she co-starred alongside Bobby Troup. Jack Webb produced the show.
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