Wendy Schaal
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Wendy Schaal | |
|---|---|
 at the 2010 Comic Con in San Diego | |
| Born | July 2, 1954 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse |
Stephen M. Schwartz
(m. 1977; div. 1987) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Richard Schaal Lois Treacy |
Wendy Schaal (born July 2, 1954) is an American actress. She is known for being the voice of Francine Smith in the animated series American Dad!
Personal life
Schaal was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lois (née Treacy) and actor Richard Schaal (1928-2014).[1] She is the former stepdaughter of actress Valerie Harper.[2]
Schaal was married to Stephen M. Schwartz on September 4, 1977, and divorced in October 1987. They have a son named Adam.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Bound for Glory | Mary Jo Guthrie | |
| 1978 | Record City | Lorraine | |
| 1984 | Where the Boys Are '84 | Sandra Roxbury | |
| 1985 | Creature | Beth Sladen | |
| 1987 | Munchies | Marge Mavalle | |
| 1987 | Innerspace | Wendy | |
| 1987 | Batteries Not Included | Pamela | |
| 1989 | The 'Burbs | Bonnie Rumsfield | |
| 1990 | Going Under | Jan Michaels | |
| 1994 | My Girl 2 | Emily Pommeroy | |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers | Marion Fimple | |
| 2001 | Holiday in the Sun | Jill | |
| 2006 | Loving Annabelle | Senator Tillman |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Girl in Hallway | Episode: "Sadie Hawkins Day" |
| 1976 | Rhoda | Jan | Recurring role (2 episodes) |
| 1977 | Fish | Peggy Dunnagan | Episode: "Fish's Job" |
| 1979 | Family | Sarah | Episode: "Malicious Mischief" |
| 1979 | Little House on the Prairie | Christie Norton | Episode: "Annabelle" |
| 1980–1981 | It's a Living | Vicki Allen | Main cast (13 episodes) |
| 1981–1982 | Fantasy Island | Julie | Main cast (19 episodes) |
| 1982 | Strike Force | Mandy | Episode: "Chinatown" |
| 1982 | Happy Days | Lorraine | Episode: "Since I Don't Have You" |
| 1982 | The Love Boat | Elaine Hamilton | Episode: "Love Will Find a Way" |
| 1983 | The Love Boat | Milicent Finley | Episode: "Love on Strike" |
| 1983 | AfterMASH | Bonnie Hornback | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
| 1984 | Fatal Vision | Colette MacDonald | Miniseries |
| 1984 | Cover Up | Rebecca | Episode: "Midnight Highway" |
| 1985 | Knight Rider | Jamie Downs | Episode: "The Nineteenth Hole" |
| 1985 | Finder of Lost Loves | Emma Tate | Episode: "Connections" |
| 1985 | The A-Team | Karen | Episode: "Lease with an Option to Die" |
| 1986 | MacGyver | Karen Blake | Episode: "Deathlock" |
| 1986 | Airwolf | Marilyn Kelsy | Episode: "Hawke's Run" |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Sheena | Episode: "Boo!" |
| 1987 | Gung Ho | Kelly | Episode: "Love Me Tender" |
| 1987 | When the Time Comes | Laura | Television film |
| 1987 | Duet | Electra | Episode: "Satin Doll" |
| 1987 | My Two Dads | Christine | Episode: "Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll" |
| 1988 | Mutts | Janice Gillman | Television film |
| 1988 | Full House | Vivian | Episode: "Sisterly Love" |
| 1988 | Night Court | Diane | Episode: "Harry and the Tramp" |
| 1989 | Nearly Departed | Liz Dooley | Main cast (6 episodes) |
| 1989 | Dear John | Lisa | Episode: "Sisters" |
| 1990–1991 | Good Grief | Debbie Lapidus | Main cast (13 episodes) |
| 1992 | Northern Exposure | Tammy Tambo | Episode: "My Mother, My Sister" |
| 1993 | Red Shoe Diaries | 'Lilac' Boss | Episode: "Hotline" |
| 1994 | Runaway Daughters | Mrs. Mildred Cahn | Television film |
| 1995 | Murder, She Wrote | Zuleika Brown | Episodes: "Nan's Ghost: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1995 | Out There | Paige Davis | Television film |
| 1995 | Hope and Gloria | Nurse Nancy | Episode: "Money You Should Mention" |
| 1995 | The John Larroquette Show | Brenda | Episode: "An Odd Cup of Tea" |
| 1997 | Friends | Jeannine | Episode: "The One with All the Jealousy" |
| 1997 | Star Trek: Voyager | Charlene | Episode: "Real Life" |
| 1997 | Fired Up | Susan | Episode: "Are We Not Friends?" |
| 1998 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Mom | Episode: "The Woods" |
| 2000 | The X-Files | Martha Crittendon | Episode: "Chimera" |
| 2001 | Boston Public | Mrs. Callie Webb | Episode: "Chapter 15" |
| 2001 | The Huntress | Helena Barsamian | Episode: "Undercover" |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Vicki Dimas | Recurring role (3 episodes) |
| 2002 | Providence | Nancy Neiman | Episode: "Limbo" |
| 2002 | Boomtown | Darlene Beechem | Episode: "The Freak" |
| 2005–2017 | American Dad! | Francine Smith / Various other voices | Main cast (224 episodes) |
| 2013 | Family Guy | Francine Smith (voice) | Episode: "Bigfat" |
References
- ^ "Wendy Schaal Biography (1954-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
- ^ Gardella, Kay (April 11, 1986). "Harper Believes Family Comedy Mainstay of TV". Toledo Blade. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
Though she has no children of her own, Harper reared her stepdaughter, Wendy Schaal, who is now an actress
- ^ Wendy Schaal Biography (1954-)
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Wendy Schaal.
- Wendy Schaal at IMDb
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