**Julie Christie (born in 1940)** is a British actress, an icon of the 1960s. Her career took off rapidly, making her a symbol of "Swinging London".

She achieved international recognition and an Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in **"Darling" (1965)**. In the same year, her popularity exploded globally thanks to her iconic role as Lara in **"Doctor Zhivago" (1965)**.

Christie is known for her intense beauty and her ability to portray complex, intelligent, and often melancholic women. Among her most significant films are **"Far from the Madding Crowd" (1967)**, Robert Altman's revisionist Western **"McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971)**, and the psychological thriller **"Don't Look Now" (1973)**.

She continued to act in substantial roles, earning further Oscar nominations for **"Afterglow" (1997)** and **"Away from Her" (2006)**, confirming her reputation as an actress of rare sensitivity and emotional depth.