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BIO

Julian Fellowes is an award-winning screenwriter, director, producer, novelist and actor. He is the creator, sole writer and executive producer of the multiple award-winning international television phenomenon, "Downton Abbey" for which he won two Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Movie or Miniseries and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special. He is also the writer of the upcoming "Downton Abbey" movie.


In 2002, Fellowes won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "Gosford Park."

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Productions

Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[West End, 2021]
Book
Half a SixpenceHalf a Sixpence
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
Mary Poppins
 
[West End, 2004] [Replacement]
Adaptations[Replacement]

Writing

Mary Poppins
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Movies

Priest of Love
[ 1981 ] Barbara's Fiancé
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
[ 1985 ] Nigel Jenkins
Damage
[ 1992 ] Donald Lyndsay
Shadowlands
[ 1993 ] Desmond Arding
Savage Hearts
[ 1995 ] Bishop
Jane Eyre
[ 1996 ] Colonel Dent
Tomorrow Never Dies
[ 1997 ] Minister of Defence
Behind the Lines
[ 1997 ] Timmons
Place Vendôme
[ 1998 ] Wajman
Shergar
[ 1999 ] Chambers
Gosford Park
[ 2001 ] writer
Piccadilly Jim
[ 2004 ] writer
Vanity Fair
[ 2004 ] writer
From Time to Time
[ 2009 ] producer
The Young Victoria
[ 2009 ] writer
The Tourist
[ 2010 ] writer
Romeo & Juliet
[ 2013 ] producer
Crooked House
[ 2017 ] writer
The Wind in the Willow: The New Musical
[ 2018 ] writer
The Chaperone
[ 2018 ] writer
Downton Abbey
[ 2019 ] producer

TV Shows

Monarch of the Glen
Kilwillie
Sharpe
The Prince Regent, Major Dunnett

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Book of a Musical

Julian Fellowes, School of Rock-The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Book of a Musica

Julian Fellowes, Mary Poppins

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92NY to Present Upcoming Family-Friendly Events This Holiday Season Photo
92NY to Present Upcoming Family-Friendly Events This Holiday Season

Discover family-friendly events at 92NY, including theater for young audiences, NUT/CRACKED, and a Chanukah Extravaganzukah. Enjoy a variety of performances and activities for all ages. Learn how to attend.
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal Photo
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal

All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Cente Photo
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Center

Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre Photo
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Full Cast Set For MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour

Full casting has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, opening at Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024, returning to where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical's world premiere.
THE GILDED AGE: The Complete Second Season Coming to DVD Photo
THE GILDED AGE: The Complete Second Season Coming to DVD

Get ready to embark on a compelling journey through life in New York in the late 1800s, as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings HBO’s The Gilded Age: The Complete Second Season to DVD on October 1, 2024. 
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!
92NY's Theater For Young Audiences New Season Begins In August Photo
92NY's Theater For Young Audiences New Season Begins In August

92NY's Theater for Young Audiences has announced its new season starting August 17, featuring engaging performances designed for young audiences.
Review: HJP and Artpreneur's SCHOOL OF ROCK Electrifies with Powerful Performances Photo
Review: HJP and Artpreneur's SCHOOL OF ROCK Electrifies with Powerful Performances

On July 24, the performing arts training institute Hi Jakarta Production and art foundation Ciputra Artpreneur held a media preview of their upcoming musical, School of Rock the Musical. The show is based on the iconic 2003 movie starring Jack Black and licensed through Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Really Useful Group.
Further Venues Set for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Further Venues Set for MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour

Following a record-breaking run in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced further venues for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS. 
SCHOOL OF ROCK The Musical To Open At The Little Theatre On The Square Photo
SCHOOL OF ROCK The Musical To Open At The Little Theatre On The Square

School of Rock, The Musical opens Thursday, July 18, 2024 at The Little Theatre On The Square.
WaterTower Theatre Adds Sensory Friendly Matinee of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MAR Photo
WaterTower Theatre Adds Sensory Friendly Matinee of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS

Watertower Theatre has announced a sensory-friendly matinee of MARY POPPINS, designed to accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. The performance will feature adjusted lighting and sound levels.
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominatio Photo
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Comes to the Warner Theatre in August Photo
SCHOOL OF ROCK Comes to the Warner Theatre in August

 It might be summer, but school is in session for the cast of School of Rock! Rehearsals are underway for the Warner’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s electrifying musical, School of Rock, running August 2nd through the 11th in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, CT.
Cast and Creatives Set for MARY POPPINS at WaterTower Theatre Photo
Cast and Creatives Set for MARY POPPINS at WaterTower Theatre

WaterTower Theatre has revealed the cast and creative details for Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 3, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 3, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Cast and Creative Team Set For MARY POPPINS at Fort Salem Theater Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set For MARY POPPINS at Fort Salem Theater

Fort Salem Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Disney’s Mary Poppins, running from July 26 to August 11. Due to anticipated demand, a third weekend has been added to what is expected to be Fort Salem Theater’s biggest production to date.
DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Coming in 2025 Photo
DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Coming in 2025

Focus Features and Universal Pictures International has confirmed that the previously announced third installment of the Downton Abbey film series will debut in theaters on September 12, 2025. The film is currently in production in the UK.
Frank Wood and Kelley Curran to Star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER Off-Broadway In Photo
Frank Wood and Kelley Curran to Star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER Off-Broadway In August

Tony Award winner Frank Wood and Kelley Curran will star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER, a new play by Catherine Gropper, directed by Brian Mertes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Julian Fellowes written?

Julian Fellowes has written 3 shows including Mary Poppins (Bookwriter), School of Rock (Book), The Wind in the Willows (Bookwriter).

What awards has Julian Fellowes been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for School of Rock-The Musical and Outstanding Book of a Musica (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Poppins.

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