Julie Dretzin is married to Sam Catlin, a television writer known for his work on Breaking Bad.
Together, they are parents to two children.
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Who is Julie Dretzin
Born on May 24, 1968, in the United States, Julie Dretzin is the offspring of Joanna Merlin and David Dretzin.
Initially, her plans were geared towards pursuing a master’s degree in theatre at Rutgers University.
However, an unexpected turn of events occurred when she received an invitation to audition for the prestigious Broadway production, The Sisters Rosensweig.
Despite her initial doubts, Dretzin received a pleasant surprise as she learned of her casting while in the midst of searching for an apartment near her campus.
Julie Dretzin career
Julie Dretzin marked her professional acting debut in the Broadway production “The Sisters Rosensweig” in 1993, taking on the role of Tess Goode.
The play ran from March 3 to August 14, 1993.
In 1994, she was part of the cast of “The Family of Mann” and also featured in an off-Broadway revival of “Uncommon Women and Others.”
In 1995, she graced the stage in a performance of “A Dybbuk” produced by the Hartford Stage Company.
Beyond her acting career, Dretzin has lent her voice to narrate audiobooks, including ones for children.
Notably, she narrated “There’s a Girl in My Hammerlock” for Recorded Books in 1999.
In 2003, the Young Adult Library Services Association recognized Dretzin’s 2001 narration of “The Beetle and Me: A Love Story” by Karen Romano Young, incorporating it into their Selected List of Audiobooks for Young Adults.
A review from 2001 in AudioFile magazine commended Dretzin’s narration of the cassette audiobook “Three Days” by Donna Jo Napoli for its understated and consistently paced delivery, effectively building suspense leading to unexpected twists at the end.
The review also highlighted Dretzin’s nuanced vocal characterizations, particularly her portrayal of the softness and pain in Claudia’s voice and the gruff quality of the old man’s voice.
Joanna Merlin biography
Joanna Merlin was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Toni Merlin and Harry Ratner, both of Jewish heritage, with her father working as a grocer.
She had an older sister, Harriet Glickman, who later gained fame for her role in encouraging Charles Schulz to introduce a black character in his Peanuts comic strip.
At the age of 11, Joanna had her first stage appearance in a community theater production titled “Too Many Marys.”
She went on to pursue her education at UCLA, where she graduated successfully.
In her pursuit of further artistic growth, Joanna had the privilege of studying under the renowned acting instructor Michael Chekhov, becoming one of his last living and actively participating students.
Joann Ratner, now known as Joann Merlin, has made substantial contributions to the field of acting and continues to impart the teachings of Michael Chekhov to aspiring actors.
Who is Julie Dretzin husband?
Julie Dretzin’s husband, Sam Catlin, is an accomplished television writer known for his work on Breaking Bad.
Together, they have two children.
Catlin is an American television writer, director, and producer.
He served as a writer and producer on Breaking Bad and later became the showrunner for AMC’s Preacher.
His contributions to the series earned him a Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award nomination.
Who are Julie Dretzin parents?
Julie Dretzin is the daughter of Joanna Merlin and David Dretzin.
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