Petula Clark CBE is a singer, songwriter, actress and performer whose remarkable career spans more than eight decades, making her the longest-serving entertainer in British history.
Petula first captured the public's attention as a child during World War II, singing to troops on wartime radio and in concert. She went on to appear in a string of British films before achieving a run of hit records in the UK throughout the 1950s. Following her heart to France, and her future husband Claude Wolff, Petula became the country's most popular female vocalist before breaking through internationally with the iconic "Downtown" in 1965. The song topped charts around the world, marking the beginning of a career that would see her sell an estimated 100 million records and win two Grammy Awards.
Beyond music, Petula has enjoyed an illustrious career on stage and screen. She starred alongside Fred Astaire in the Hollywood classic Finian's Rainbow and opposite Peter O'Toole in Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Her theatre credits include long-running, critically acclaimed performances in The Sound of Music, Blood Brothers and Sunset Boulevard on both sides of the Atlantic.
Petula has received numerous honours throughout her career, including a CBE in the UK for services to music and drama, and the rank of Commandeur des Arts et Lettres in France.
With a life story that spans wartime Britain to international stardom, Petula Clark continues to perform for generations of devoted fans, offering audiences an unforgettable glimpse into one of the most enduring careers in entertainment history.
