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| Clay was a contender for the role of ] in '']'', but lost the role when ] 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 '']'' |
Clay was a contender for the role of ] in '']'', but lost the role when ] 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 '']'' and '']''. She originated the role of ] on '']'' from 1976 to 1977.<ref name="1985 Encyc">{{cite book |last=Schemering |first=Christopher |author-link=Christopher Schemering |title=] |chapter='']''|publisher=] |date=September 1985 |pages=85–92|isbn=0-345-32459-5}}</ref><ref name="1997 Encyc">{{cite book|last=Waggett|first=Gerard J.|title=]|publisher=]|date=November 1997|pages=254–266 |chapter='']''|isbn=0-061-01157-6}}</ref> In 1981, she appeared in '']'', and in 1983, she had a small role in '']''.<ref name=LATimes>{{cite news|last=Arkush|first=Michael|title=Actor-Writer Provides a New Take on Gangster Capone in 'King of the City'|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1992-03-20/entertainment/ca-4114_1_al-capone|access-date=18 August 2013|newspaper=]|date=20 March 1992|quote=Juanin Clay, the play's director... has appeared in "WarGames" and "The Legend of the Lone Ranger." This marks her directing debut.}}</ref> In 1985, she played ] in the miniseries '']''. 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 ].<ref name=LATimes /><ref>{{cite news|last=Lefkowitz|first=David|title=CA To Hear Bitter Truth About Al Capone Through Mar. 28|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/ca-to-hear-bitter-truth-about-al-capone-through-mar-28-com-74317|access-date=17 August 2013|newspaper=]|date=28 March 1998|quote=Gallo and Clay's reworked script (Clay directs)...|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714121233/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/37904-CA-To-Hear-Bitter-Truth-About-Al-Capone-Through-Mar-28|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Coker|first=Laura|title=King of the City: An evening with Al Capone|url=https://yourhub.denverpost.com/def-section/king-city-an-evening-al-capone/mrjbR497lEnJTDfqQbMnyI-ugc|access-date=17 August 2013|newspaper=]|date=20 August 2007|quote=...written by Robert Gallo and Juanin Clay,...|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130818001219/https://yourhub.denverpost.com/def-section/king-city-an-evening-al-capone/mrjbR497lEnJTDfqQbMnyI-ugc|archive-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> | ||
| Clay's work on stage included acting off-Broadway and in productions in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland.<ref name=":0" /> | Clay's work on stage included acting off-Broadway and in productions in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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American actress| Juanin Clay | |
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 Juanin Clay in 1979 | |
| Born | Juanin Clay de Zalduondo (1949-11-26)November 26, 1949 Westchester County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1995(1995-03-12) (aged 45) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Smith College Harvard University (Ed.M.) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1956–1991 |
| Known for | WarGames The Legend of the Lone Ranger The Edge of Night |
| Spouse |
Joe Lambie (m. 1981) |
Juanin Clay (born Juanin Clay de Zalduondo; November 26, 1949 – March 12, 1995) was an American actress whose films included WarGames and The Legend of the Lone Ranger.
Early years
Clay was born in Westchester County, New York, and attended the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College, then earned a master's degree in education from Harvard University. She was a kindergarten teacher in Connecticut before she became an actress.
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 and L.A. Law. She originated the role of Raven Alexander on The Edge of Night from 1976 to 1977. In 1981, she appeared in The Legend of the Lone Ranger, and in 1983, she had a small role in WarGames. In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the miniseries Robert Kennedy and 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.
Clay's work on stage included acting off-Broadway and in productions in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland.
Personal life and death
In 1981, Clay married Joe Lambie, who played opposite her as Logan Swift on The Edge of Night.
Clay died in a convalescent hospital in Los Angeles on March 12, 1995, "after a lengthy illness". She was 45 years old.
Legacy
The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.
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 in the 25th Century (TV series) | Major Marla Landers |
S1/E5 "Vegas in Space" |
| 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
- ^ "Obituaries: Juanin Clay de Zalduondo". Bronxville Review Press-Reporter. March 30, 1995. p. 8. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Juanin de Zalduondo Wed to Joseph Lambie". The New York Times. April 26, 1981. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Brady, David E. (March 16, 1995). "Obituaries: * Juanin Clay; Actress, Director". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013.
- Schemering, Christopher (September 1985). "The Edge of Night". The Soap Opera Encyclopedia. Ballantine Books. pp. 85–92. ISBN 0-345-32459-5.
- Waggett, Gerard J. (November 1997). "The Edge of Night". The Soap Opera Encyclopedia. Harper Paperbacks. pp. 254–266. ISBN 0-061-01157-6.
- ^ 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,...
- Rauzi, Robin (29 January 1998). "Sympathetic Crime King". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
External links
- Juanin Clay, the woman who would have been Wilma – tribute site
- Juanin Clay at IMDb
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