Biography
Judy was born in San Mateo, California, and began her professional acting career in Los Angeles in 1978. She has been in over 400 commercials, and 150 TV and film projects. She has won numerous awards for coaching and teaching at her own studio Keep it Real Acting Studios in addition to awards for her performance in MAD MEN gleaning the SAG AWARD for the Show. She travels all over the country teaching and inspiring actors with her vast knowledge and experience. Judy is also a published author of the Commercial Handbook called "I Booked It!" She also has a new book and online course entitled THE BUSINESS OF ACTING. She has done numerous seminars sharing her vast experience. Also, Judy hosts the Podcast HOLLYWOOD GAME CHANGERS @keepitrealacting/HGC. Being an avid Hiker, she wrote a book about her hikes all over the world called LIFE IS LIKE A HIKE...the best view comes after the Hardest climb. Her son Frankie Manes is also an actor.
Acted in 136
2020s
- 2026
Bobo Saves Christmas
Sarah
- 2025
Sisterhood, Inc.
Lois
I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day
Movie
- 2024
Good Girl Jane
Judge Andrews
- 2023
- 2022
Alone in the Dark
Nancy
How We Roll
Mimi · 8 episodes
- 2021
Bud
Judy
- 2020
Paradise Lost
Ida Jeffers · 2 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Gothic Springs
Nan
Adman
Gigi
- 2018
Cousins for Life
Judge Vincent · 1 episode
Maxine The Hero
Pam
- 2017
I'm Sorry
Linda · 1 episode
All Exchanges Final
Linda
- 2016
Lopez
Trish · 1 episode
- 2015
Reality
Cashier
- 2014
- 2013
- 2010
Boys On Film 4: Protect Me From What I Want
Trevor's Mom (segment "Trevor")
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2001
- 2000
FreakyLinks
Board Member · 1 episode
Grosse Pointe
Angie · 2 episodes
Manhattan, AZ
Natalie · 3 episodes
1990s
- 1999
It's Like, You Know...
Realtor · 1 episode
- 1998
- 1997
Justice League of America
Judy
- 1996
- 1995
The Invaders
Lucinda · 1 episode
First Time Out
Ms. Agababian · 1 episode
Here Come the Munsters
Mrs. Hersby
Hot Line
Margaret · 1 episode
- 1994
Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
Public Relations Woman
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
Female Doctor
Trevor
Trevor's Mom
- 1993
Daddy Dearest
Pregnant Woman · 1 episode
Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair
Mrs. Stolberg
Getting By
Customer · 1 episode
- 1992
Shaky Ground
Mrs. McCallister · 1 episode
Stand By Your Man
Kathleen · 1 episode
- 1991
Sisters
Mimi Fegler · 1 episode
- 1990
The New Adam-12
Woman at Terrace · 1 episode
Dead Men Don't Die
Margo
1980s
- 1989
Those She Left Behind
Dr. Yamura's Nurse
- 1988
- 1987
The Oldest Rookie
Molly Garber · 1 episode
Frank's Place
Script Supervisor · 1 episode
The Charmings
Saleslady · 1 episode
- 1986
The New Gidget
Councilwoman · 1 episode
- 1985
- 1984
E/R
Doris Stein · 1 episode
- 1983
- 1981
- 1980
Grad Night
Robin
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
- 1973
1960s
- 1963
