Judy Kain
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 (140 titles)
5.0MovieYou're Dating a Narcissist!
Mary · 2026
5.3MovieSisterhood, Inc.
Lois · 2025
10.0MovieI'll Be Home for National Margarita Day
2025
7.1ShowMatlock
Judge Celia Jones · 2024
5.7MovieGood Girl Jane
Judge Andrews · 2024
6.0MovieThe Sintern
Louanne · 2024
7.8ShowBEEF
Deb Thomas · 2023
4.8MovieAlone in the Dark
Nancy · 2022
5.9MovieBlonde
Severe Woman (uncredited) · 2022
5.5MovieWho Invited Them
Barbara · 2022
5.7ShowAngelyne
Jane Ferro · 2022
5.3ShowHow We Roll
Mimi · 2022
6.0MovieBud
Judy · 2021
7.7ShowCSI: Vegas
Dr. Heather Chumani · 2021
6.0ShowFantasy Island
Melaine · 2021
6.4MovieDinner Is Served
Mrs. Williamson · 2021
6.5ShowRutherford Falls
Randi · 2021
6.3ShowParadise Lost
Ida Jeffers · 2020
6.9MovieBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Bespectacled Secretary (uncredited) · 2020
7.7ShowThe Morning Show
Adelle Waters · 2019
8.2MovieGothic Springs
Nan · 2019
7.0ShowI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Dog Owner · 2019
5.7MovieAdman
Gigi · 2019
7.5ShowDoom Patrol
Geri · 2019
7.0ShowCousins for Life
Judge Vincent · 2018
7.0ShowThe Conners
Woman at Bar · 2018
8.1ShowAll American
Booster 1 · 2018
MovieMaxine The Hero
Pam · 2018
7.8ShowGood Girls
Mrs. Harris · 2018
8.2Show9-1-1
Trish · 2018