Julie Gregg (born Niagara Falls, January 24, 1944) is an American television, film and stage actress. She generally played supporting or guest, but not lead, roles. She is best known for her portrayal of Sandra Corleone in The Godfather. Very little information is available on her personal life.
Roles on Television
Ms. Gregg's first television role was in 1964 as a nurse in McHale's Navy. She guest starred in many television shows in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, in both dramatic and comic roles. For example, she twice appeared on Bewitched, in two different guest roles. The first was in "Double Split," episode no. 62 in season 2, 1966, and the second in 1967 during season 3, episode no. 99, "The Crone of Cawdor." In the latter show, she played Terry Warbell, a magic crone, who stole the youth of people when she kissed them, including Darrin Stevens.
Ms. Gregg's first film role was also in 1964, in From Hell to Borneo, which was shot on location in the Philippines. She received second billing in that movie to George Montgomery. 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. It does appear in The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television.
Her only musical film role was as Antonia, Don Quixote's niece, in Man of La Mancha. Her last film role was in the thriller Dead On in 1993.
Ms. Gregg was also a stage actress and singer, a veteran of national tours of Fanny (musical) and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She also portrayed Julie LaVerne in Show Boat on tour.
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."
Ms. 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.
