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American actress and singer (–)

For the album, see Julie London (album).

Julie London (born Julie Peck; September 26, &#;– October 18, ) was an American singer and actress whose career spanned more than 40 years.

A torch singer noted for her contralto voice, London recorded over thirty albums of pop and jazz standards between and Her recording of "Cry Me a River", a song she introduced on her debut album Julie Is Her Name, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in In addition to her musical notice, London was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in for her portrayal of Nurse Dixie McCall in the television series Emergency!

Born in Santa Rosa, California, to vaudevillian parents, London was discovered while working as an elevator operator in downtown Los Angeles, and she began her career as an actress.

London's year acting career began in film in , and included roles as the female lead in numerous Westerns, co-starring with Rock Hudson in The Fat Man (),