julie warner

Julie Warner was born Juliet Mia Warner in 1964 or 1965 in Manhattan, New York. Her father, Neil Warner, was a musical arranger, and her mother, Naomi, worked as a freelance book agent. Warner attended the Dalton School in New York City, where she was encouraged to pursue acting by an agent. This led to an early role in the soap opera “Guiding Light.” She later pursued higher education, majoring in theatre arts at Brown University, graduating in 1987. After college, Warner relocated to Los Angeles, where she supported herself as a waitress while actively seeking acting opportunities. Her early career also included appearances in commercials for brands like Pert Plus.

Warner’s breakout role came in 1991 as Vialula “Lou” in the film “Doc Hollywood,” co-starring with Michael J. Fox. This was followed by a co-starring role as Elaine Young in Billy Crystal’s 1992 film “Mr. Saturday Night.” She continued her film career with roles in “Indian Summer” (1993), “The Puppet Masters” (1994), and gained further recognition as Michelle Brock in the 1995 comedy “Tommy Boy.” On television, Warner appeared in two episodes of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” in 1989 and 1990. She later served as a main cast member as Danni Lipton in the TV series “Family Law” from 1999 to 2001, and had a recurring role as Megan O’Hara in “Nip/Tuck” from 2003 to 2006. She also branched out into directing, helming an episode of “Family Law” in 2002, and producing the 2005 documentary “Special Thanks to Roy London.

Throughout her career, Warner has maintained a consistent presence in both film and television, with guest appearances on notable series such as “Scrubs,” “House,” “Dexter,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “The Good Doctor.” Her filmography includes roles in “Stick It” (2006), “Forever Strong” (2008), and “Chalk It Up” (2016). Warner’s commitment to her craft extends to sharing her knowledge, and she has expressed a desire to continue acting and teaching while also focusing on her personal life and family.