Judie Aronson

Judie Aronson
Born
Judith M. Aronson

(1964-06-07) June 7, 1964 (age 60)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, entrepreneur, pilates studio owner
Years active1983–2006; 2013–present
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)

Judith M. Aronson (born June 7, 1964) is an American actress who has appeared in many films and television shows.

Career

Aronson was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1964. Her first film role was in the 1984 horror film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Samantha. In 1985, she appeared in the hit comedy movie Weird Science as Hilly[1] and in the action movie American Ninja.[2] Other than short films, she has not appeared in film or television since the 2005 film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

Aronson played Sara Duncan on the short-lived series Pursuit of Happiness (1987–88).[3][4] She has also made numerous guest appearances on such television shows as Sledge Hammer!, The Powers of Matthew Star, Simon & Simon, Midnight Caller, Full House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Las Vegas, Charles in Charge and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She made an appearance in the 1990 music video, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection", by Nelson.[5]

In addition to her acting career, Aronson is also an entrepreneur. She owned a Curio Shoppe and currently[when?] runs Pilates studios in the Los Angeles area.[4][1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1984 Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Samantha
1985 Weird Science Hilly
1985 American Ninja Patricia Hickock
1988 One Fine Night Bonnie Short
1989 After Midnight Jennifer Segment: "A Night on the Town"
1990 The Sleeping Car Kim
1990 Cool Blue Cathy Video
1992 Desert Kickboxer Claudia Valenti
2000 Lisa Picard Is Famous Liz
2000 Deep Core Lilly
2001 Hannibal News Reporter
2005 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Gift Bag Girl
2006 We Fight to Be Free Emily Chamberlayne Short
2013 Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th Herself Documentary film[6]
2016 The Secret of 40 Marie Short
2021 13 Fanboy Herself

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1983 The Powers of Matthew Star Lisa Wellman Episode: "Dead Man's Hand"
1983 Simon & Simon Ronda Episode: "The Bare Facts"
1984 Things Are Looking Up Randi White TV film
1986 Sledge Hammer! Francine Flambo Episode: "Under the Gun"
1986 Dads Shana Episode: "The Thing on Allan's Nose"
1987 Mr. Belvedere Linda Episode: "The Mogul"
1987 Full House Raven Episode: "Our Very First Night"
1987–1988 Pursuit of Happiness Sara Duncan Main role
1989 The New Leave It to Beaver Jennifer Episode: "Road Trip"
1989 Charles in Charge Luanne Episode: "Poetic License"
1990 Growing Pains Cindy Episode: "The Return of the Triangle"
1991 Midnight Caller Cassie Douglas Episodes: "City of Lost Souls: Parts 2 & 3"
1991 Life Goes On Phoebe Episode: "Sweet 16"
1991 Teech Gina Episode: "Pizza My Heart"
1991, 1993, 1998 Beverly Hills, 90210 Shelly Episodes: "Slumber Party", "Commencement: Part 1", "Reunion"
1993 Roc Nancy Episode: "Ebony and Ivory"
1996 Simon Jackie Episode: "Simon Goes to the Dogs"
1996 Night Stand Maggie Episode: "UFO Mother Show"
1997 High Tide Courteney Robbins Episodes: "The Old Flame", "Up and Away"
2001 100 Centre Street Ms. Seidenman Episode: "And Justice for Some"
2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Valerie Kelmer Episode: "The Good Doctor"
2004 Las Vegas Cheryl Bullock Episode: "Montecito Lancers"
2009 His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th Herself Documentary film

References

  1. ^ a b Dryden, Carly (March 19, 2009). "From 'Weird Science' to Pilates". Easy Reader News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  2. ^ "American Ninja". Variety. January 1, 1985. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  3. ^ Leszczak, Bob (2016). Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide. McFarland. p. 132. ISBN 9780786499588. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Reilly, Sue (January 8, 1993). "A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : The Curious New Olde Curio Shoppe". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  5. ^ Judie Aronson at IMDb
  6. ^ Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013). Retrieved December 15, 2024 – via www.blu-ray.com.