Juanin Clay
Juanin Clay | |
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 Juanin Clay in 1979 | |
| Born | Juanin Clay de Zalduondo November 26, 1949 |
| Died | March 12, 1995 (aged 45) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Smith College Harvard University (Ed.M.) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1956–1991 |
| Known for | WarGames The Legend of the Lone Ranger The Edge of Night |
| Spouse |
Joe Lambie (m. 1981) |
Juanin Clay (born Juanin Clay de Zalduondo;[1][2] November 26, 1949 – March 12, 1995) was an American actress whose films included WarGames and The Legend of the Lone Ranger.
Early years
Clay was born in Westchester County, New York, to Antonio and Barbara de Zalduondo.[1][3] and attended the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College, then earned a master's degree in education from Harvard University.[2] She was a kindergarten teacher in Connecticut before she became an actress.[3]
Career
Clay originated the role of
Clay's work on stage included acting off-Broadway and in productions in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland.[3]
Personal life and death
In 1981, Clay married Joe Lambie, who played opposite her as
Clay died in a convalescent hospital in Los Angeles on March 12, 1995, "after a lengthy illness". She was 45 years old.[3]
Legacy
The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1977 | The Edge of Night | Raven Alexander |
TV series |
| 1978 | Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery | TV movie | |
| 1979 | The Fantastic Seven | Dinah Latimore | TV movie |
| 1979 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | Major Marla Landers | Episode: " Vegas in Space " (S1/E5)
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| 1980 | Skag | Joyce | TV series |
| 1980 | The Associates | Yvonne Winslow | TV series |
| 1980 | House Calls | TV series | |
| 1981 | Foul Play | Pandora | TV series |
| 1981 | Nero Wolfe | Annabel Fey | TV series |
| 1981 | The Legend of the Lone Ranger | Amy Striker | Film |
| 1982 | The Long Summer of George Adams | Ann Sharp | TV movie |
| 1982 | Father Murphy | Amanda Singer | TV series |
| 1983 | WarGames | Patricia Healy | Film |
| 1985 | Robert Kennedy and His Times | Jacqueline Kennedy | TV series |
| 1985 | Our Family Honor | Rita Danzig | TV series |
| 1986 | L.A. Law | Judge Alice Ratakowsky | TV series |
| 1991 | Shannon's Deal | Greed | TV series |
References
- ^ a b c "Obituaries: Juanin Clay de Zalduondo". Bronxville Review Press-Reporter. March 30, 1995. p. 8. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Juanin de Zalduondo Wed to Joseph Lambie". The New York Times. April 26, 1981. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Brady, David E. (March 16, 1995). "Obituaries: * Juanin Clay; Actress, Director". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013.
- ISBN 0-345-32459-5.
- ISBN 0-061-01157-6.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Arkush, Michael (20 March 1992). "Actor-Writer Provides a New Take on Gangster Capone in King of the City". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ Lefkowitz, David (28 March 1998). "CA To Hear Bitter Truth About Al Capone Through Mar. 28". Playbill. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ^ Coker, Laura (20 August 2007). "King of the City: An evening with Al Capone". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ^ Rauzi, Robin (29 January 1998). "Sympathetic Crime King". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
External links
- Juanin Clay, the woman who would have been Wilma – tribute site
- Juanin Clay at IMDb
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