Juanin Clay
Juanin Clay (born Juanin Clay de Zalduondo;[1] November 26, 1949 – March 12, 1995) was an American actress whose films included WarGames and The Legend of the Lone Ranger.
Juanin Clay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Juanin Clay de Zalduondo November 26, 1949 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1995 (aged 45) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film, television actress |
| Years active | 1956-1991 |
| Spouse(s) | Joe Lambie (m. 1981) |
Career
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.[2] In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the mini-series Robert Kennedy & 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.[2][3][4]
Education
She attended The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College, then earned a Master's in Education from Harvard University.[1]
Death
The Los Angeles Times reported that Clay died on March 12, 1995 "after a lengthy illness".[5]
Legacy
The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Major Marla Landers |
TV Series |
| 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 |
References
- "Juanin de Zalduondo Wed to Joseph Lambie". The New York Times. 26 April 1981.
- Arkush, Michael (20 March 1992). "Actor-Writer Provides a New Take on Gangster Capone in 'King of the City'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
Juanin Clay, the play's director... has appeared in "WarGames" and "The Legend of the Lone Ranger." This marks her directing debut.
- Lefkowitz, David (28 March 1998). "CA To Hear Bitter Truth About Al Capone Through Mar. 28". Playbill. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
Gallo and Clay's reworked script (Clay directs)...
- Coker, Laura (20 August 2007). "King of the City: An evening with Al Capone". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
...written by Robert Gallo and Juanin Clay,...
- Brady, David E. (March 16, 1995). "Obituaries : * Juanin Clay; Actress, Director". Los Angeles Times.
- Rauzi, Robin (29 January 1998). "Sympathetic Crime King". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 August 2013.