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.
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
2020
Blonde
2022
St. Elmo's Fire
1985
Good Girl Jane
2024
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
1994
Here Come the Munsters
1995
Justice League of America
1997
Reality
2015
Angels in Stardust
2014
Alone in the Dark
2022
Trevor
1994
Sisterhood, Inc.
2025
Adman
2019
Perfect Prey
1998
Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
1994
Those She Left Behind
1989
Dinner Is Served
2021
Dead Men Don't Die
1990
Unwritten Obsession
2017
Boys On Film 4: Protect Me From What I Want
2010
I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day
2025
Gothic Springs
2019
All Exchanges Final
2017
Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair
1993
Who Invited Them
2022
The Sintern
2024
Bud
2021
Grad Night
1980
Maxine The Hero
2018