Who is Julia Sweeney? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Julia Anne Sweeney

Age: 65 Years, 65 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Michael Blum (m. 2008), Stephen Hibbert (m. 1989–1994)

father: Robert Mark Sweeney

mother: Jeraldine, Jeraldine "Jeri" Sweeney (née Ivers)

siblings: Jim Sweeney, Meg Sweeney, Michael Ivers Sweeney, William Robert, William Robert "Bill" Sweeney

children: Tara Mulan Blum

Born Country: United States

Actresses Comedians

Height: 5'4" (163 cm), 5'4" Females

U.S. State: Washington

City: Spokane, Washington

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education: University Of Washington

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What is Julia Sweeney known for?

Julia Sweeney is known for her work as a comedian, actress, and writer. She gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
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Has Julia Sweeney written any books?

Yes, Julia Sweeney has written a memoir titled "God Said, 'Ha!'" where she reflects on her experiences dealing with cancer and adoption.
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What are some notable movies that Julia Sweeney has appeared in?

Julia Sweeney has appeared in movies such as "Pulp Fiction," "Stuart Little," and "It's Pat: The Movie."
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Did Julia Sweeney perform a one-woman show?

Yes, Julia Sweeney performed a critically acclaimed one-woman show titled "God Said, 'Ha!'" which was later adapted into a film directed by Quentin Tarantino.
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Has Julia Sweeney discussed her personal experiences in her comedic work?

Yes, Julia Sweeney often incorporates personal experiences into her comedy, including topics such as religion, family, and health challenges.

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Childhood & Early Life

Julia Sweeney was born on October 10, 1959, in Spokane, Washington, USA. Her father was Robert Mark Sweeney and her mother was Jeraldine “Jeri” Sweeney. Her brothers were William Robert “Bill” Sweeney, and Michael Ivers Sweeney who passed away. She has another brother Jim Sweeney and a sister, Meg Sweeney.

She first attended the ‘Marycliff High School’ and then transferred to the Catholic school, ‘Gonzaga Preparatory School’ in Spokane. She performed in different plays, sic at school, such as ‘Stalag 17’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, and ‘Twelve Angry Men’.

After completing her school education, Julia attended the University of Washington and graduated with a double major in Economics and European History.

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Career

After graduating from University, Julia Sweeney worked for five years as an accountant for ‘Columbia Pictures’ and ‘United Artists’. In 1988, she started studying improv-comedy with ‘The Groundlings’ and eventually became a part of the troupe.

In 1988, she made her TV debut in an episode of the TV series ‘Brothers’. She followed that up with small roles in shows like ‘Not Necessarily the News’ and the TV movie ‘Dinner at Eight’, in 1989.

1990 was a breakthrough year for Julia Sweeney. She made her movie debut in ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’ (1990) and was then cast in various roles in the TV series ‘On the Television’ (1990). She also became a regular cast member, creating and portraying different characters, on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1990 – 1994).

Simultaneously, she was also seen in movies like ‘Honey, I Blew Up the Kid’ (1992), ‘Coneheads’ (1993), and ‘Pulp-Fiction’ (1994). In 1994, she also starred in the ‘SNL’ spin-off movie ‘It’s Pat: The Movie’. The movie was a critical and commercial disaster. It was pulled away from theaters after one week.

Coinciding with the failure of ‘It’s Pat: The Movie’, Julia Sweeney received the news of her brother, Michael’s cancer. She also was soon diagnosed with cancer. The subsequent ordeal prompted a dark-comedy routine at the ‘Un-Cabaret’. It also led to her one-woman stage show ‘God Said Ha!’ (1995).

‘God Said Ha!’ also ran on Broadway from November 19, 1996 to December 8, 1996. A movie version of the show was released in 1998. She then appeared in series ‘George & Leo’ (1998) and movies ‘Thick as Thieves’ and ‘Stuart Little’ in 1999.

In 2000, Julia portrayed Beth Newton in the direct to video movie ‘Beethoven’s 3rd’. She reprised the role in ‘Beethoven’s 4th’ (2001). She then voiced several characters in the animated series ‘Baby Blues’ (2000 – 2002) and ‘Teamo Supremo’ (2002).

She then played the series regular Mary Krupp-Stage in ‘Maybe It’s Me’ (2001 – 2002). Julia Sweeney soon went on to create and star in her second monologue, entitled ‘In the Family Way’ (2003). It was about her daughter’s adoption.

She followed that up with her third monologue ‘Letting Go of God’, in 2004. A movie version filmed live on stage was released in November 2008. In the meantime, she also produced episodes of ‘Desperate Housewives’ (2005 – 2006).

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In 2009, she voiced several characters in the animated series ‘The Goode Family’. Her other notable voice acting roles were in ‘Family Guy’ (2000 – 2010), the movie ‘Monsters University’ (2013), and ‘Party Central’ (2014).

In more recent years, she is portraying Vera Easton in the Hulu series ‘Shrill’ (2019 – present). She is also playing Julia in the comedy series ‘Work in Progress’ (2019 – present).

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Major Works

Julia Sweeney is most famous for her portrayal of the character Pat and other characters in the comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1990 – 1994). Her performance as the drooling, disgusting, unfashionable, androgynous, Pat turned her into a comedy legend.

Family & Personal Life

Julia Sweeney was married to Stephen Hibbert from 1989 until their divorce in 1994. In 1994, things took a dark turn in her life as she was diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Julia Sweeney survived cancer and adopted her daughter Tara ‘Tian’ Mulan Blum at the age of 41 from Guangzhou, China. She has been happily married to scientist, Michael Blum, since May 3, 2008.

Facts About Julia Sweeney

Julia Sweeney is known for her unique sense of humor and comedic timing, which has endeared her to audiences around the world.

In addition to her work as a comedian, Julia Sweeney is also a talented writer and has authored several books, including a memoir about her experiences with cancer.

Julia Sweeney gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of the androgynous character "Pat" on Saturday Night Live, showcasing her versatility as a performer.

Outside of her entertainment career, Julia Sweeney is an advocate for women's health issues and has used her platform to raise awareness about important causes.

Despite her success in the entertainment industry, Julia Sweeney remains down-to-earth and approachable, often engaging with fans in a friendly and genuine manner.

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What is Julia Sweeney known for?

Has Julia Sweeney written any books?

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Did Julia Sweeney perform a one-woman show?

Has Julia Sweeney discussed her personal experiences in her comedic work?