Judy Kain
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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
Credits
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)
as Bespectacled Secretary (uncredited)
Blonde (2022)
as Severe Woman (uncredited)
St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
as Woman Banker
Bud (2021)
as Judy
Sisterhood, Inc. (2025)
as Lois
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (1994)
as Female Doctor
You're Dating a Narcissist! (2026)
as Mary
Bobo Saves Christmas (2026)
as Sarah
Dinner Is Served (2021)
as Mrs. Williamson
Good Girl Jane (2024)
as Judge Andrews
Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair (1993)
as Mrs. Stolberg
Reality (2015)
as Cashier
Adman (2019)
as Gigi
Boys On Film 4: Protect Me From What I Want (2010)
as Trevor's Mom (segment "Trevor")
Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter (1994)
as Public Relations Woman
Here Come the Munsters (1995)
as Mrs. Hersby
Angels in Stardust (2014)
as Female Neighbor
Justice League of America (1997)
as Judy
Gothic Springs (2019)
as Nan
Those She Left Behind (1989)
as Dr. Yamura's Nurse
Who Invited Them (2022)
as Barbara
Alone in the Dark (2022)
as Nancy
Dead Men Don't Die (1990)
as Margo
Perfect Prey (1998)
as Marianne
I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day (2025)
Actor
The Sintern (2024)
as Louanne
It's OK to Say No to Drugs (1988)
as Teacher
Unwritten Obsession (2017)
as Chelsea
Trevor (1994)
as Trevor's Mom
All Exchanges Final (2017)
as Linda
Grad Night (1980)
as Robin
Maxine The Hero (2018)
as Pam