
Judy Kain
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 ยทI'll Be Home for National Margarita Dayas
- 2024 ยทGood Girl Janeas Judge Andrews
- 2024 ยทThe Sinternas Louanne
- 2022 ยทAlone in the Darkas Nancy
- 2022 ยทBlondeas Severe Woman (uncredited)
- 2022 ยทWho Invited Themas Barbara
- 2022 ยทAngelyneas Jane Ferro
- 2022 ยทHow We Rollas Mimi
- 2021 ยทBudas Judy
- 2021 ยทCSI: Vegasas Dr. Heather Chumani
- 2021 ยทFantasy Islandas Melaine
- 2021 ยทDinner Is Servedas Mrs. Williamson
- 2021 ยทRutherford Fallsas Randi
- 2020 ยทParadise Lostas Ida Jeffers
- 2020 ยทBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)as Bespectacled Secretary (uncredited)
- 2019 ยทThe Morning Showas Adelle Waters
- 2019 ยทGothic Springsas Nan
- 2019 ยทI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinsonas Dog Owner
- 2019 ยทAdmanas Gigi
- 2019 ยทDoom Patrolas Geri
- 2018 ยทCousins for Lifeas Judge Vincent
- 2018 ยทThe Connersas Woman at Bar
- 2018 ยทAll Americanas Booster 1
- 2018 ยทMaxine The Heroas Pam
- 2018 ยทGood Girlsas Mrs. Harris
- 2018 ยท9-1-1as Trish
- 2017 ยทUnwritten Obsessionas Chelsea
- 2017 ยทI'm Sorryas Linda
- 2017 ยทI'm Dying Up Hereas Sadie
- 2017 ยทAll Exchanges Finalas Linda
- 2016 ยทThis Is Usas Barbara
- 2016 ยทLopezas Trish
- 2016 ยทStuck in the Middleas Mrs. McDoogan
- 2016 ยทJust Add Magicas Edna
- 2016 ยทTeachersas Shirley
- 2015 ยทSuperstoreas Nina
- 2015 ยทCrazy Ex-Girlfriendas Marilyn Levine
- 2015 ยทAquariusas Mitzi
- 2015 ยทThe Odd Coupleas Maureen
- 2015 ยทRealityas Cashier
- 2015 ยทBoschas Lois
- 2014 ยทJane the Virginas Barbara Fairwick
- 2014 ยทHand of Godas Judge Stanton
- 2014 ยทAngels in Stardustas Female Neighbor
- 2013 ยทThe Fostersas Lauren
- 2013 ยทThe Fostersas Board Member
- 2013 ยทKroll Showas
- 2012 ยทBen and Kateas Interviewer
- 2010 ยทRizzoli & Islesas Woman
- 2010 ยทBoys On Film 4: Protect Me From What I Wantas Trevor's Mom (segment "Trevor")
- 2009 ยทThe Middleas Ms. Wright
- 2009 ยทModern Familyas Doris
- 2009 ยทCastleas Sara
- 2007 ยทMad Menas Olive Healy (uncredited)
- 2007 ยทMad Menas Olive Healy
- 2005 ยทBonesas Clerk
- 2004 ยทDesperate Housewivesas Edna
- 2003 ยทNCISas Gladys Stone
- 2001 ยทScrubsas Irene Kelly
- 2000 ยทThe Districtas Dorothy Nixon
- 2000 ยทFreakyLinksas Board Member
- 2000 ยทGrosse Pointeas Angie
- 2000 ยทManhattan, AZas Natalie
- 1999 ยทThe West Wingas St. Louis Debate Event Planner
- 1999 ยทIt's Like, You Know...as Realtor
- 1998 ยทOh Babyas
- 1998 ยทPerfect Preyas Marianne
- 1998 ยทFor Your Loveas Deborah Gerard
- 1997 ยทJustice League of Americaas Judy
- 1997 ยทThe Visitoras Nurse
- 1996 ยทSabrina, the Teenage Witchas Doris
- 1996 ยทMen Behaving Badlyas Mrs. Ferko
- 1996 ยทThe Jamie Foxx Showas Saleswoman
- 1996 ยทKindred: The Embracedas Nurse
- 1996 ยทMoeshaas The Cashier Woman
- 1995 ยทThe Invadersas Lucinda
- 1995 ยทThe Drew Carey Showas Barbara
- 1995 ยทFirst Time Outas Ms. Agababian
- 1995 ยทUnhappily Ever Afteras Meter Maid
- 1995 ยทHere Come the Munstersas Mrs. Hersby
- 1995 ยทHot Lineas Margaret
- 1994 ยทHer Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapteras Public Relations Woman
- 1994 ยทFriendsas Casting Director
- 1994 ยทERas Thomas
- 1994 ยทParty of Fiveas Woman
- 1994 ยทAttack of the 5 Ft. 2 Womenas Female Doctor
- 1994 ยทEllenas Nurse
- 1994 ยทTrevoras Trevor's Mom
- 1993 ยทNYPD Blueas Lois Risoli
- 1993 ยทSaved by the Bell: The New Classas Mrs. Mahoney
- 1993 ยทSaved by the Bell: The New Classas Judy
- 1993 ยทDaddy Dearestas Pregnant Woman
- 1993 ยทLiving Singleas Surly Woman
- 1993 ยทMarilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affairas Mrs. Stolberg
- 1993 ยทGetting Byas Customer
- 1992 ยทShaky Groundas Mrs. McCallister
- 1992 ยทLove & Waras Wife
- 1992 ยทOut All Nightas Vicky
- 1992 ยทThe Human Factoras Anita Schacter
- 1992 ยทStand By Your Manas Kathleen
- 1991 ยทCivil Warsas Helene
- 1991 ยทReasonable Doubtsas Mrs. Martin
- 1991 ยทReasonable Doubtsas Principal Grant
- 1991 ยทStep by Stepas Adele
- 1991 ยทStep by Stepas Ms. Preston
- 1991 ยทSistersas Mimi Fegler
- 1990 ยทThe New Adam-12as Woman at Terrace
- 1990 ยทDead Men Don't Dieas Margo
- 1990 ยทBlossomas Mrs. Phillips
- 1990 ยทEqual Justiceas Real Estate Woman
- 1990 ยทHis & Hersas Mistress
- 1989 ยทThe New Dragnetas
- 1989 ยทLife Goes Onas Harried Woman
- 1989 ยทSeinfeldas Lorraine Catalano
- 1989 ยทQuantum Leapas Waitress
- 1989 ยทThose She Left Behindas Dr. Yamura's Nurse
- 1988 ยทMurphy Brownas Mrs. Silverberg
- 1988 ยทRoseanneas
- 1987 ยทOnce a Heroas Barbara Lasker
- 1987 ยทThe Oldest Rookieas Molly Garber
- 1987 ยทThe Oldest Rookieas
- 1987 ยทFrank's Placeas Script Supervisor
- 1987 ยทMarried... with Childrenas Sheila
- 1987 ยทThe Charmingsas Saleslady
- 1986 ยทL.A. Lawas Joanna
- 1986 ยทThe New Gidgetas Councilwoman
- 1986 ยทPerfect Strangersas Sample Lady
- 1985 ยทSt. Elmo's Fireas Woman Banker
- 1984 ยทCrazy like a Foxas Green Cabbie
- 1984 ยท1st & Tenas Molly's Friend
- 1984 ยทHighway to Heavenas Security Lady
- 1984 ยทHighway to Heavenas Ms. Brown
- 1984 ยทHunteras Nurse # 1
- 1984 ยทE/Ras Doris Stein
- 1984 ยทSanta Barbaraas Anita O'Shea
- 1983 ยทMama's Familyas Miss Small
- 1981 ยทSimon & Simonas Sandy
- 1981 ยทHill Street Bluesas Rhonda Ruben
- 1980 ยทGrad Nightas Robin
- 1979 ยทKnots Landingas Construction Manager
- 1977 ยทThree's Companyas Joan Ferguson
- 1973 ยทThe Young and the Restlessas Judge McGarrett