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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Sisterhood, Inc.
Character: Lois
MOVIE • 2025

I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day
Character:
MOVIE • 2025

Good Girl Jane
Character: Judge Andrews
MOVIE • 2024

The Sintern
Character: Louanne
MOVIE • 2024

Alone in the Dark
Character: Nancy
MOVIE • 2022

Blonde
Character: Severe Woman (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2022

Who Invited Them
Character: Barbara
MOVIE • 2022

Angelyne
Character: Jane Ferro
TV • 2022

How We Roll
Character: Mimi
TV • 2022

Bud
Character: Judy
MOVIE • 2021

CSI: Vegas
Character: Dr. Heather Chumani
TV • 2021

Fantasy Island
Character: Melaine
TV • 2021

Dinner Is Served
Character: Mrs. Williamson
MOVIE • 2021

Rutherford Falls
Character: Randi
TV • 2021

Paradise Lost
Character: Ida Jeffers
TV • 2020

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Character: Bespectacled Secretary (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2020

The Morning Show
Character: Adelle Waters
TV • 2019

Gothic Springs
Character: Nan
MOVIE • 2019

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Character: Dog Owner
TV • 2019

Adman
Character: Gigi
MOVIE • 2019