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Judy Strangis | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1949-12-23)December 23, 1949 (age 75) |
| Education | University High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1957–1994 |
| Known for | Role of Helen Loomis inRoom 222 Role of Judy / Dyna Girl inElectra Woman and Dyna Girl |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Helen Grayco (aunt) |
Judy Strangis (born December 23, 1949)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in twoABC television seriesRoom 222 (1969–1974) andElectra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976–1977).
Judy Strangis was born inLos Angeles County, California.[1] Strangis is a native of California.[2] She attendedUniversity High School in West Los Angeles.[3] Her brother Sam was a director, producer, and studio executive, and her cousin Greg wrote for television. SingerHelen Grayco is her aunt.[2] Her sister, Linda (known professionally as Cindy Malone) was a singer and actress.[4]
Strangis's first appearance was in the 1957 movieDragoon Wells Massacre, when she was seven years old. For the next 27 years, she was regularly cast in small and guest starring roles in television shows.
In 1969, Strangis was cast as high school student Helen Loomis in the popular ABC showRoom 222. She played this role for four years.
In 1976, she was cast as the sidekick super heroine DynaGirl in the Saturday morning TV showElectra Woman and Dyna Girl where she co-starred withDeidre Hall. Her nephew, writer/producerGreg Strangis, wrote two episodes in this series.[citation needed]
Other appearances include roles onThe Spike Jones Show (Jones was her uncle),The Twilight Zone ("The Bard"),The Mod Squad ("Outside Position"), andBewitched. Strangis appeared twice as an extra onBatman; her brother,Sam Strangis, was a production manager on the show. Strangis appeared in the TV MoviesAll My Darling Daughters (11/22/1972) andMy Darling Daughters' Anniversary (11/08/1973). She appeared in a season 4 episode ofLove American Style titled, "Love and the Mind Reader" (03/02/1973) and also appeared in the first season of aBarnaby Jones episode titled, "Sing a Song of Murder" (04/01/1973). Strangis appeared in the seriesCHiPs season 3 episode titled, "Kidnap" (01/26/1980) and a season 5 episode titled, "Moonlight" (10/18/1981). In 1984 she guest starred in an episode ofThe A-Team titled, "In Plane Sight".
Strangis began doing voice-overs in Saturday morning cartoons in 1972 withWilliam Hanna andJoseph Barbera'sThe Roman Holidays,Butch Cassidy in 1973, as well asWheelie and the Chopper Bunch in 1974 and continued performing cartoon voice-overs for the next 10 years for series includingGoldie Gold and Action Jack,Saturday Supercade andMoonDreamers.
From 1974 to 1975, Strangis was a pitchwoman forChrysler Corporation in the role of "Mean Mary Jean".[2] Wearing a football jersey and short denim hot-pants, she promoted thePlymouth Duster,Plymouth Volare, andPlymouth Road Runner models and often appeared at Chrysler promotions and auto shows around the country.
In 1976, Strangis became a pitchwoman forMattel'sBarbie product line.
Strangis is the niece of 1940s band leader, comedian, TV star andRCA Victor recording artistSpike Jones and the sister of notableproducer and television director Sam Strangis.[5][6]
Strangis married Jayson Sher in 1987.[7]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Dragoon Wells Massacre | Susan | Credited as Judy Stranges |
| 1960 | Pay or Die! | Marissa Rossi | (uncredited) |
| 1970 | Like It Is |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | Episode: "So Tender, So Profane" | |
| 1961 | The Untouchables | Arlene | Episode: "The Lily Dallas Story" |
| The Barbara Stanwyck Show | Little Big Mouth | Episode: "Little Big Mouth" | |
| The Spike Jones Show | Lady MacBeth | Episode: "Summer Show #1" | |
| 1962 | Going My Way | Maria | Episode: "A Man for Mary" |
| 1963 | The Twilight Zone | Cora | Episode: "The Bard" |
| 1966 | Batman | Girl #1, Teenager | 2 episodes |
| 1970 | Bewitched | Sandra | Episode: "Serena Stops the Show" |
| Dan August | Susie | Episode: "Murder by Proxy" | |
| 1971 | Congratulations, It's a Boy! | Riva | Television film |
| 1972 | Women in Chains | Junkie | Television film |
| The Mod Squad | Robin Keller | Episode: "Outside Position" | |
| Medical Center | Cindy | Episode: "Wall of Silence" | |
| All My Darling Daughters | Robin | Television film | |
| The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie | Sue | Voice, episode: "Tabitha and Adam and the Clown Family" | |
| The Roman Holidays | Groovia | Voice, 3 episodes | |
| 1970-1973 | Love, American Style | Phyllis / Lana | 3 episodes |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones | April Dayton | Episode: "Sing a Song of Murder" |
| My Darling Daughters' Anniversary | Robin | Television film | |
| Butch Cassidy | Merilee | Voice, 13 episodes | |
| 1974 | Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch | Rota Ree | Voice, 13 episodes |
| 1969-1974 | Room 222 | Helen Loomis | 70 episodes |
| 1976 | Barbary Coast | Mary Ellen Masters | Episode: "Mary Had More Than a Little" |
| Electra Woman and Dyna Girl | Judy / Dyna Girl | 16 episodes | |
| 1977 | Eight Is Enough | Noreen | Episode: "Yes Nicholas, There is a Santa Claus" |
| 1978 | Loose Change | Judy Berenson | Miniseries |
| 1981 | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo | Stewardess Kelly | Episode: "Airsick" |
| 1980-1981 | CHiPs | Karen Costello / Sharon | 2 episodes |
| 1981 | Goldie Gold and Action Jack | Goldie Gold | Voice, 13 episodes |
| 1982 | Not Just Another Affair | Dee Courso | Television film |
| 1983 | Saturday Supercade | Pauline | Voice, 4 episodes |
| 1984 | The A-Team | Judy Rogers | Episode: "In Plane Sight" |
| ABC Weekend Special | Diedra | Voice, episode: "Bad Cat" | |
| Matt Houston | Amy | Episode: "The High Fashion Murders"; credited as Judith Strangis | |
| 1986 | Moon Dreamers | Additional Voices | 3 episodes |
| 1986-1987 | My Little Pony | Additional Voices | 10 episodes |
| 1987 | The Real Ghostbusters | Tour Guide / Babysitter | Voice, uncredited |
| 1994 | Batman: The Animated Series | Tammy Vance | Voice, episode: "Baby-Doll" |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? | Dyna Girl | Episode: "Superheroes" |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 14th Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Children's Special(shared with Alan L. Gansberg) | Nominated | |
| 2004 | 2ndTV Land Awards | Superest Super Hero(shared withDeidre Hall) | Nominated |
Spike Jones' niece, Judy Strangis, age 6, debuts in 'Massacre at Dragoon Wells'...
In part, the 'Room 222' project is the brainchild of former castmate Judy Strangis, who is Greg Strangis' aunt and the sister of his father and partner, Sam Strangis.