Judith Chapman: A Brief Biography
At A Glance
Judith Chapman 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 January 17, 2005 to Present Silk Stalkings April 1999 Silk Stalkings Rita Travers November 1996 Silk Stalkings Victoria Reynolds December 1995 Silk Stalkings Kathryn Walder January 1995 Mortal Fear 1994 Fire on the Amazon Sandra 1993 Murder, She Wrote Harriet Simmons Wooster April 1992 Silk Stalkings K.L. Vannoker January 1992 Matlock Miss Radavich March 1991 Murder, She Wrote Karen Davies September 1990 In the Heat of the Night March 1989 Days of Our Lives Anjelica Deveraux 1989 to 1990, 1991 Chameleons Lainie Roberts 1989 The Law and Harry McGraw Audrey Stivic February 1988 MacGyver Dr. Sandra Millhouse January 1988 One Life to Live Sandra Montaigne 1987 Stingray Carla May 1987 Murder, She Wrote Dr. Jayne Honig February 1987 Highway to Heaven Gail Hall February 1987 General Hospital Ginny Blake Webber 1984 to 1986 Ryan's Hope Charlotte Greer 1983 Remington Steele Samantha Donahue December 1983 Trapper John, M.D. November 1983 Simon & Simon Denise Carroll February 1983 The Fall Guy Kay Faulkner 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 November 1982 The Fall Guy Kay Faulkner April 1982 The Fall Guy Kay Faulkner January 1982 The Fall Guy Kay Faulkner November 1981 The Five of Me Sally 1981 Inmates: A Love Story Leslie 1981 Magnum, P.I Sara Clifford/Lisa Page October 1981 Magnum, P.I Louise DeBolt Jackson April 1981 The Love Boat Nancy Atwell February 1981 Flamingo Road January 1981 Galactica 1980 Angela May 1980 Beyond Westworld Laura Garvey March 1980 Family Director March 1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Lara Teasian February 1980 B.J. and the Bear Pamela Gerard January 1980 The Incredible Hulk Nancy January 1980 Barnaby Jones Rita Lockwood December 1978 Fantasy Island Evelyn Wallace September 1978 Kojak Gretchen Hodges October 1976 As the World Turns Natalie Bannon # 1 1975 to 1978 Cinderella (TV) 6th Maiden 1965Acting 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 1976Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2009) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2006, 2008)Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Greenville, South Carolina
DATE OF BIRTH: November 15
HAIR: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Neilan Tyree (Dec 8, 1984 Present)