'The Sound of Music' Cast: Where Are They Now
A look at what the cast of the 1965 movie is up to now.
Dec. 10, 2013 — -- intro: Eleanor Parker, a three-time Oscar nominee, died Monday at the age of 91. She was best known for playing the baroness in 1965's "The Sound of Music."
In the Academy Award winning film, Parker loses the captain to Maria. With this passing and the revival of "The Sound of Music" last week live on NBC, fans are getting nostalgic for the old film and wondering where the cast is now.
Here's a look back at some of the movie's main stars like Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews, and what they are up to now.
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title: Julie Andrews - Thentext: In 1965, Andrews received her second Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Maria von Trapp in "The Sound of Music." Before that, she was known for her role in "Mary Poppins" and the television version of "Cinderella," which was seen by more than 100 million viewers. She was one of the most sought after actresses of her time.
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quicklist: 2title: Julie Andrews - Nowtext: Andrews, now 78, made a small comeback in "The Princess Diaries" in 2001 opposite another Oscar winner Anne Hathaway. She is still doing voice over work in movies like "Despicable Me" and "Enchanted 2," in production now.
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quicklist: 3title: Christopher Plummer - Then
text: Plummer was the dashing Captain Georg Ludwig von Trapp in the 1965 movie. Plummer is also one of the premier Shakespearean actors of his generation and one of the most prolific actors. His work has earned him Academy, Emmy and Tony Awards over his 50-year career.
Some of his most notable works include "The Night of the Generals," "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," and "The Last Station." The list is actually too long to count or name.
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title: Christopher Plummer - Nowtext: In 2009, Plummer won his first Oscar for "The Last Station," and two years later he became the oldest actor ever to win an Oscar for "Beginners." He's now 83 years old and still stealing the show!
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quicklist: 5title: Kym Karath - Thentext: Karath was only 7 years old when "The Sound of Music," came out in 1965. In the hit film, she played the youngest child, Gretl Von Trapp. After the film, she made appearances on iconic shows like "The Brady Bunch" and "Lost in Space."
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title: Kym Karath - Nowtext: Karath, now 55, was not too happy with the revival of "The Sound of Music."
"Mystified & disappointed so far by SOM special. So far only happy with Stephen Moyer," she tweeted last week. "Must admit some scenes are actually painful to watch."
She added, "To be clear I love Carrie Underwood. Just not as Maria. She was brave to take it on. And this doesn't lessen my respect for her talent."
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