Julie London (nee Peck) was an American actress and singer whose career spanned over 40 years. A torch performer renowned for her sultry, languid contralto singing, London recorded over thirty albums of jazz and pop standards between 1955 between the years 1955 and 1969. The first time she was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame was her recording of "Cry Me a River" the song she introduced on her debut album. London was also nominated in 1974 for the Golden Globe Award for her part in the role of Dixie McCall, a nurse in the show Emergency! London was born in Santa Rosa, California to vaudevillian parents. She began her acting career in Los Angeles as an actress. London's acting career of 35 years began in the film industry in 1944. It featured parts in the lead female role in various westerns. In the middle of the 1950s she signed a recording contract with Liberty Records. This was the beginning of her professional music career. Her last studio album was released in 1969. She continued to be a hit as the female lead of Dixie McCall on the television series Emergency! (1972-1979) during which she was portrayed by her husband Bobby Troup. Jack Webb, her ex-husband, produced the show.
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