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Three-time Bafta award winner Julie Walters is to be honoured by her home city on its 'Walk of Fame'. | Three-time Bafta award winner Julie Walters is to be honoured by her home city on its 'Walk of Fame'. |
A star in her name will be engraved in Birmingham's Broad Street alongside the likes of comedian Jasper Carrott and rock star Ozzy Osbourne. | A star in her name will be engraved in Birmingham's Broad Street alongside the likes of comedian Jasper Carrott and rock star Ozzy Osbourne. |
It is an honour awarded by the Business Improvement District to celebrate entertainers with strong local links. | It is an honour awarded by the Business Improvement District to celebrate entertainers with strong local links. |
The 58-year-old actress was born in Smethwick and trained as a nurse at Queen Mary's Hospital, Birmingham. | The 58-year-old actress was born in Smethwick and trained as a nurse at Queen Mary's Hospital, Birmingham. |
She left nursing to pursue an English and drama course at Manchester Polytechnic against her parents' wishes. | |
The Calendar Girls star was nominated for an Oscar in the film version of Educating Rita with co-star Michael Caine in 1983. | The Calendar Girls star was nominated for an Oscar in the film version of Educating Rita with co-star Michael Caine in 1983. |