Judy Kain

Judy Kain

Acting

Born:
1955-03-31
Place of birth:
San Mateo, California, USA

Biography

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

Filmography

Bobo Saves Christmas

Bobo Saves Christmas

2026Sarah
Movie
You're Dating a Narcissist!

You're Dating a Narcissist!

6.92026Mary
Movie
Sisterhood, Inc.

Sisterhood, Inc.

5.52025Lois
Movie
I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day

I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day

10.02025
Movie
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

8.02024Blanche
TV
Matlock

Matlock

6.92024Judge Celia Jones
TV
Good Girl Jane

Good Girl Jane

5.42024Judge Andrews
Movie
The Sintern

The Sintern

5.22024Louanne
Movie
BEEF

BEEF

7.72023Deb Thomas
TV
Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

5.02022Nancy
Movie
Blonde

Blonde

5.92022Severe Woman (uncredited)
Movie
Who Invited Them

Who Invited Them

5.52022Barbara
Movie
Angelyne

Angelyne

5.72022Jane Ferro
TV
How We Roll

How We Roll

5.32022Mimi
TV
Bud

Bud

6.02021Judy
Movie
CSI: Vegas

CSI: Vegas

7.72021Dr. Heather Chumani
TV
Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

5.92021Melaine
TV
Dinner Is Served

Dinner Is Served

6.32021Mrs. Williamson
Movie
Rutherford Falls

Rutherford Falls

6.52021Randi
TV
Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

6.32020Ida Jeffers
TV
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

6.92020Bespectacled Secretary (uncredited)
Movie
The Morning Show

The Morning Show

7.72019Adelle Waters
TV
Gothic Springs

Gothic Springs

8.22019Nan
Movie
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

7.02019Dog Owner
TV
Adman

Adman

6.02019Gigi
Movie
Doom Patrol

Doom Patrol

7.52019Geri
TV
Cousins for Life

Cousins for Life

7.02018Judge Vincent
TV
The Conners

The Conners

6.92018Woman at Bar
TV
All American

All American

8.12018Booster 1
TV
Maxine The Hero

Maxine The Hero

2018Pam
Movie
Good Girls

Good Girls

7.82018Mrs. Harris
TV
9-1-1

9-1-1

8.22018Trish
TV
Unwritten Obsession

Unwritten Obsession

5.42017Chelsea
Movie
I'm Sorry

I'm Sorry

6.82017Linda
TV
I'm Dying Up Here

I'm Dying Up Here

6.52017Sadie
TV
All Exchanges Final

All Exchanges Final

10.02017Linda
Movie
This Is Us

This Is Us

8.22016Barbara
TV
Lopez

Lopez

5.42016Trish
TV
Stuck in the Middle

Stuck in the Middle

7.72016Mrs. McDoogan
TV
Just Add Magic

Just Add Magic

7.72016Edna
TV
Teachers

Teachers

5.42016Shirley
TV
Superstore

Superstore

7.52015Nina
TV
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

6.92015Marilyn Levine
TV
Aquarius

Aquarius

6.62015Mitzi
TV
The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

5.82015Maureen
TV
Reality

Reality

7.12015Cashier
Movie
Bosch

Bosch

7.92015Lois
TV
Jane the Virgin

Jane the Virgin

7.92014Barbara Fairwick
TV
Hand of God

Hand of God

6.82014Judge Stanton
TV
Angels in Stardust

Angels in Stardust

5.72014Female Neighbor
Movie
The Fosters

The Fosters

7.52013Board Member
TV
Kroll Show

Kroll Show

6.72013
TV
Rizzoli & Isles

Rizzoli & Isles

7.92010Woman
TV
Boys On Film 4: Protect Me From What I Want

Boys On Film 4: Protect Me From What I Want

3.52010Trevor's Mom (segment "Trevor")
Movie
The Middle

The Middle

7.62009Ms. Wright
TV
Modern Family

Modern Family

7.92009Doris
TV
Castle

Castle

8.02009Sara
TV
Mad Men

Mad Men

8.12007Olive Healy
TV
Bones

Bones

8.22005Clerk
TV
Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

7.92004Edna
TV