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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, 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. 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.

Death

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

References

1. "Obituaries - Juanin Clay de Zalduondo". Bronxville Review Press-Reporter. March 30, 1995. p. 8. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
2. ^ "Juanin de Zalduondo Wed to Joseph Lambie". The New York Times. 26 April 1981.
3. ^ Brady, David E. (March 16, 1995). "Obituaries: * Juanin Clay; Actress, Director". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013.
4. ^ 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.
5. 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)...
6. 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,...
7. 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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