The Sound of Julie Andrews Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Sound of Music

Dame Julie Andrews starred as Maria in the 1965 movie "The Sound of Music". Maria lived in a convent until she went to nanny for the Von Trapp family, who couldn't keep a nanny for very long. While there, Maria fell in love with the Von Trapp children and Captain Von Trapp. As Maria, Julie Andrews performed "Something Good" as a duet with Christopher Plummer (singing voice dubbed by Bill Lee) while they stood in the gazebo. The song marked the beginning of the love story for Maria and Captain Von Trapp.

"Something Good" was written by Richard Rodgers. The song was written as a replacement for "An Ordinary Couple". It was one of two original songs written for the movie version of "The Sound of Music". The other song was "I Have Confidence".

Answer: 10

Dame Julie Andrews portrayed Dudley Moore's girlfriend, Samantha Taylor, in the 1979 movie "10". George Webber (Dudley Moore) became obsessed with Jo Hanley (Bo Derek) after seeing her in a limo on the way to her wedding. Comedy ensued as George did everything in his power to get to Jo, even following her on a honeymoon. After getting Jo, George realized he didn't want her and went back to his singer and actress girlfriend, Samantha.

"He Pleases Me" was performed by Dame Julie Andrews on an 8 track Dudley Moore was playing while chasing Bo Derek's limo through town. "He Pleases Me" was written by Robert Wells while the music was written by Henry Mancini.

Answer: Princess Diaries 2

Queen Clarissa Rinaldi (Dame Julie Andrews) was ready to hand over her crown to her granddaughter Mia (Ann Hathaway) in the 2004 sequel "Princess Diaries 2". Days before Mia's wedding, she had a bachelorette party and invited several princesses. Mia asked her grandmother to sing.

As Queen Clarissa Rinaldi, Dame Julie Andrews sang "Your Crowning Glory" as a duet with Raven Symoné for Mia's bachelorette slumber party. The lyrics to "Your Crowning Glory" were written by Lorraine Feather while the music was composed by Larry Grossman.

Answer: Cinderella

In 1957, Dame Julie Andrews played Cinderella in a live action TV movie. It was her debut role. Cinderella was forced to stay home by her stepmother instead of attending the ball that a prince was having. When Cinderella met her fairy godmother, she was able to attend the ball and meet her Prince Charming.


As Cinderella, Dame Julie Andrews sang "In My Own Little Corner" while in the living room of her house. She performed the song twice in the TV movie. "In My Own Little Corner" was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Dame Julie Andrews' version of "Cinderella" was the only version Oscar Hammerstein II was able to see before his death in 1960.

Answer: Victor/Victoria

Dame Julie Andrews starred and sang as Victoria Grant and Count Victor Grazinski in the 1982 movie "Victor/Victoria". Victoria Grant (Dame Julie Andrews) was taken under the wing of Carroll Todd. Todd got the idea to pass Victoria off as a female impersonator named Count Victor Grazinski at Club Chez Lui. Victoria met King Manchard after a performance. They fell in love and Victoria gave up the persona of Count Victor Grazinski.

Julie was singing "The Shady Dame from Seville" while men danced the Paso Doble around her at Club Chez Lui. Henry Mancini wrote the music for "The Shady Dame from Seville" while Leslie Bricusse wrote the lyrics. The song was written for the movie on the big screen, but was not in the TV movie or the broadway play.

Answer: Mary Poppins

Dame Julie Andrews played Mary Poppins in the 1965 movie "Mary Poppins". Mary Poppins was a singing nanny who appeared one day out of the sky with an umbrella and bottomless bag in hand. Everyone thought she was there to help with the children when, in reality, she was there to help Mr. Banks realize what was more important in life.

Mary Poppins (Dame Julie Andrews) sang "Feed the Birds" to Jane and Michael before bedtime. As she sang, Mary Poppins showed them a snow globe with a miniature St. Paul's Cathedral inside and a woman feeding the birds. "Feed the Birds" was written by brothers, Richard and Robin Sherman. It was Walt Disney's favorite song written for a Disney movie.

Answer: Darling Lili

Dame Julie Andrews starred as Lili Smith in the 1970 movie "Darling Lili". Lili Smith, a German spy, was living in France as a singer during the First World War. A British soldier named Larabee fell in love with her, not knowing she was a spy. In a twist of fate, the British believed that Larabee was a spy and asked Lili to watch him. Lili confessed that Larabee was not the spy, but she was. Everyone believed Lili was lying to protect Larabee. She wound up singing in Switzerland where Larabee joined her with a kiss.

Dame Julie Andrews performed "Whistling in the Dark" at the end of the movie while on a darkened stage surrounded by World War I pilots. "Whistling in the Dark" was written by Henry Mancini while the lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer. "Whistling in the Dark" won for Best Original Song at the 28th Golden Globe Awards in 1971.

Answer: Thoroughly Modern Millie

Dame Julie Andrews played Millie Dillmount in the 1967 movie "Thoroughly Modern Millie". Millie wanted to find work so she could marry her boss. While looking for a wealthy man to marry, Millie met a paperclip salesman named Jimmy. Working on solving a kidnapping, Millie and Jimmy fell in love and married.

Dame Julie Andrews performed "Jimmy" after Jimmy Smith kissed her and Millie realized she was in love with him. The music and lyrics for "Jimmy" were written by Jay Thompson.

Answer: Star!

Dame Julie Andrews starred as real life actress Gertrude Lawrence in the 1968 movie, "Star!". As Gertrude Lawrence sat in a screening room waiting to watch a documentary about her life, she flashed back to the beginning of her career.

Dame Julie Andrews, as a pregnant Gertrude, sang "Burlington Bertie from Bow" on stage after the actress who was supposed to sing the song was rushed to the hospital. The music and lyrics for "Burlington Bertie from Bow" was originally written by Harry Norris in 1900. The lyrics were re-written by William Hargreaves for the movie, "Star!".

Answer: Unconditional Love

Dame Julie Andrews starred as herself in the 2002 movie "Unconditional Love". Julie Andrews made a cameo appearance as Kathy Bates seat mate during an airline flight to England. When the turbulence became too rough, Julie went to the cockpit and sang a song to help everyone through it.

The music and lyrics for "Getting to Know You" were written by Richard Rodgers for the musical "The King and I".

Wife: "Julie Andrews is on the plane."
Husband: "Oh, thank God."