Judith (Shepard) Chapman
Genoa City Presence
Gloria Fisher (January 17th, 2005 to Present)
At a Glance
After an almost decade long hiatus from television, Judith Chapman returns to the small screen as the gold-digging Gloria Fisher.
Judith is a veteran of daytime television, having appeared in 5 other soaps in the mid 1970's to late 1980's. She guest starred in several primetime shows as well. In addition to her numerous television credits, Judith has also appeared in several films.
Judith, the daughter of a retired Air Force General, was born in Greenville, S.C., but spent most of her childhood living abroad. She began her acting career at the age of 14, working in commercials and "Spaghetti Westerns" while living in Spain. After graduating from Stephens College with a degree in theatre, she headed to New York, where she began working in commercials and theatre. Judith then joined the prestigious Actors' Studio.
After taking a break from acting to teach at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California, Judith returned to acting and also began directing. She mounted the play "The Belle of Amherst," based on the life of Emily Dickinson, which she successfully toured throughout the United States. She also directed "Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical," "Equus," and "Born Yesterday," and performed in "Sordid Lives," Orson's Shadow" and "Blythe Spirit."
Judith lives in Palm Springs, California with her life partner James. The owner of St. James Restaurant in Palm Springs, Judith enjoys teaching yoga. She is also a world traveler, having visited many exotic locations, including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Young and the Restless
Gloria Fisher #2
January 17, 2005 to Present
Silk Stalkings
in episode: "A Clockwork Florida Orange" (episode #
8.19) 4 April 1999
Silk Stalkings
Rita Travers
in episode: "Services Rendered (episode # 6.8) 17 November 1996
Silk Stalkings
Victoria Reynolds
in episode: "Till Death Do Us Part" (episode # 5.11) 3 December 1995
Silk Stalkings
Kathryn Walder
in episode: "Pas de Deux" (episode # 4.14) 8 January 1995
Mortal Fear
1994
Fire on the Amazon
Sandra
1993
Murder, She Wrote
Harriet Simmons Wooster
in episode: "Programmed for Murder" (episode # 8.18) 5 April 1992
Silk Stalkings
K.L. Vannoker
in episode: "Curtain Call" (episode # 1.8) 22 January 1992
Matlock
Miss Radavich
in episode: "The Accident" (episode # 5.21) 26 March 1991
Murder, She Wrote
Karen Davies
in episode: "See You in Court, Baby" (episode # 7.3) 30 September 1990
In the Heat of the Night
in episode: "Sister, Sister" (episode #2.16) 21 March 1989
Days of Our Lives
Anjelica Deveraux #3
1989 to 1990, 1991
Chameleons
Lainie Roberts
1989
The Law and Harry McGraw
Audrey Stivic
in episode: "Maginnis for the People" (episode # 1.20) 10 February 1988
MacGyver
Dr. Sandra Millhouse
in episode: "Kill Zone" (episode # 3.11) 4 January 1988
One Life to Live
Sandra Montaigne
1987
Stingray
Carla
in episode: "Caper" (episode # 2.14) 1 May 1987
Murder, She Wrote
Dr. Jayne Honig
in episode: "The Bottom Line Is Murder" (episode # 3.15) 15 February 1987
Highway to Heaven
Gail Hall
in episode: "A Mother and a Daughter" (episode # 3.18) 4 February 1987
General Hospital
Ginny Blake Webber
1984 to 1986
Ryan's Hope
Charlotte Greer
1983
Remington Steele
Samantha Donahue
in episode: "My Fair Steele" (episode # 2.10) 6 December 1983
Trapper John, M.D.
in episode: "The Final Cut" (episode # 5.6) 6 November 1983
Simon & Simon
Denise Carroll
in episode: "What's in a Gnome?" (episode # 2.19) 24 February 1983
The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner
in episode: "Death Boat" (episode # 2.14) 2 February 1983
The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E (TV)
Z-65
1983
Farrell for the People (TV)
Victoria Walton-Mason
1982
Knight Rider
Linda Elliott
in episode: "Inside Out" (episode # 1.10) 26 November 1982
The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner
in episode: "Three for the Road" (episode # 1.21) 14 April 1982
"The Fall Guy" playing "Kay Faulkner" in episode: "Goin' for It"
(episode # 1.12) 27 January 1982
The Fall Guy" playing "Kay Faulkner" in episode: "The Rich Get Richer"
(episode # 1.4) 18 November 1981
The Five of Me
Sally
1981
Inmates: A Love Story
Leslie
1981
Magnum, P.I
Sara Clifford/Lisa Page
in episode: "The Woman on the Beach" (episode # 2.3) 22 October 1981
Magnum, P.I
Louise DeBolt Jackson
in episode: "The Black Orchid" (episode # 1.15) 2 April 1981
The Love Boat
Nancy Atwell
in episode: "Lady from Sunshine Gardens/Eye of the Beholder/Bugged" (episode # 4.20) 21 February 1981
Flamingo Road
in episode: "The Hostages" (episode # 1.1) 6 January 1981
Galactica 1980
Angela
in episode: "The Return of Starbuck" (episode # 1.10) 4 May 1980
Beyond Westworld
Laura Garvey
in episode: "Westworld Destroyer" (episode # 1.1) 5 March 1980
Family
Director
in episode: "Play on Love" (episode # 5.7) March 1980
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Lara Teasian
in episode, "Olympiad" (episode # 1.19) 7 February 1980
B.J. and the Bear
Pamela Gerard
in episode: "Through the Past, Darkly" (episode # 2.15) 26 January 1980
The Incredible Hulk
Nancy
in episode: "Sideshow" (episode # 3.14) 25 January 1980
Barnaby Jones
Rita Lockwood
in episode: "The Picture Pirates" (episode # 7.11) 21 December 1978
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Fantasy Island
Evelyn Wallace
in episode: "The Beachcomber/The Last Whodunit" (episode # 2.3) 30 September 1978
Kojak
Gretchen Hodges
in episode: "A Summer Madness" (episode # 4.2) 3 October 1976
As the World Turns
Natalie Bannon # 1
1975 to 1978
Cinderella (TV)
6th Maiden
1965
Acting Portfolio
FILM
The Sweetest Thing
Judy's Mother
2002
28 Days
Deirdre, Soap Opera Cast
2000
Scorpio One
Gibson
1997
Night of the Running Man
Roz Chambers
1994
Dead Space
Stote
1991
And God Created Woman
Alexandra
1988
Desire
Julie Seaver
1983
False Face
Heather/Jane
1976
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2006, 2008)
Vital Statistics
BIRTHPLACE: Greenville, South Carolina
BIRTHDATE: November 15th
HAIR: Brown
