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.
Juanin Clay | |
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Born | Juanin Clay de Zalduondo (1949-11-26)November 26, 1949 |
Died | March 12, 1995(1995-03-12) (aged 45) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Film, television actress |
Years active | 1956–1991 |
Spouse | Joe Lambie (m. 1981) |
Clay was a contender for the role of Wilma Deering in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, but lost the role when Erin Gray returned to reprise her role from the theatrical release. Clay later guest-starred in the Buck Rogers episode "Vegas in Space", playing Marla Landers, who briefly partnered with Rogers. Clay appeared as a guest star on a number of TV series, including Father Murphy, L.A. Law, and The Edge of Night (she originated the role of Raven Alexander in 1976, before Sharon Gabet took over the role). Clay was also married to actor Joe Lambie, who played Logan Swift, one of the husbands of her character on The Edge of Night. In 1981, she appeared in The Legend of the Lone Ranger, and in 1983, she had a small role in WarGames.[3] In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the miniseries Robert Kennedy and His Times. She was a founding member of the New York Acting Unit, a Shakespearean repertory group, and the co-author, producer, and director of King of the City, a drama about Al Capone.[3][4][5]
Clay 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]
Clay died on March 12, 1995, "after a lengthy illness".[6]
The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.[7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 (TV series) | Major Marla Landers |
S1/E5 "Vegas in Space" |
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 | |
1982 | The Long Summer of George Adams | Ann Sharp |
TV Movie |
1982 | Father Murphy | Amanda Singer |
TV Series |
1983 | WarGames | Patricia Healy | |
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 |
Juanin Clay, the play's director... has appeared in "WarGames" and "The Legend of the Lone Ranger." This marks her directing debut.
Gallo and Clay's reworked script (Clay directs)...
...written by Robert Gallo and Juanin Clay,...
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