Julie Sommars is a renowned American actress who achieved the esteemed honor of winning a Golden Globe, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the late 1990s.

Vital Information

Birth NameJulie Sommars
NicknameJulie
Date Of BirthApril 15, 1940
Age83 years
BirthplaceFremont, Nebraska
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActress
Height5 feet 6 inches
Weight58 kg
Hair ColorBlonde
Eye colorDark brown
Net Worth$12 million

Julie Sommars Early Life

Julie Sommars was born on April 15, 1940, in Fremont, Nebraska. She spent her formative years in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, attending various schools. Juliana Edith Sommars is her full name. Her parents had careers as grain inspectors and educators for the government. Their identities have not been disclosed.

While studying in Onawa, her father inadvertently entered her into an international talent search, although she did not pursue it. Julie boasts American heritage and holds American citizenship. During her high school years, she emerged victorious in the American Legion State Oratory Contest in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She pursued her education at San Bernardino Valley College.

Physical Attributes of Julie Sommars

Julie stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and maintains a weight of approximately 58 kg. She possesses striking blonde hair and captivating dark brown eyes.

Julie Sommars

Julie Sommars’s Net Worth

What is Julie Sommars’s net worth? Her net worth is estimated to exceed $12 million as of January 2024. She owns a 3,337-square-foot property in Los Angeles, featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Apart from occasional televised reunion programs, she remains out of the public eye, leading to limited income-related data.

Her movie “Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo” amassed $29 million at the box office during her acting career, indicating a substantial income. Additionally, she owns a residence in Indian Wells, California.

Professional Journey

At 15, Julie auditioned for the lead role in Otto Preminger’s film “Saint Joan.” Subsequently, she made an appearance in an episode of the “Loretta Young Show.” Her significant breakthrough occurred when she secured the female lead in Ross Hunter’s talent search. In the sitcom “The Governor and J.J.,” she portrayed J.J., earning accolades such as the Golden Globe for Best Actress and the Television Critics Association’s Best New Star Award.

Julie has played roles in numerous films and television series, including “Get Smart,” “Barnaby Jones,” “Harry O,” “The Rockford Files,” “McMillan and Wife,” “Five Desperate Women,” “Cave-In,” and “Centennial.” From 1987 to 1994, she portrayed Julie March in “Matlock,” garnering another Golden Globe nomination. She retired from acting in March 1999.

In the subsequent years, she was appointed to the California Judicial Performance Commission and served as a public member on the State of California’s Board of Governors from 2000 to 2003. In 2021, Julie resides in California with her husband and children.

Julie Sommars’s Marital Life

Who is Julie Sommars’s husband? Julie is married to John Harris Karns, with whom she tied the knot on April 2, 1984. Prior to this, she was married to Jack Donner in 1960, followed by a subsequent marriage to Robert Christopher Trentacosta in 1964. Her third marriage was to Stuart Erwin Jr. in 1971, which ended in divorce in 1980. Julie and Stuart share a daughter, Jacey Erwin, along with sons Bill and Michael Erwin, with Michael being employed in Vice President Al Gore’s campaign.