Jessica Lundy
Jessica Lundy | |
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Born | [1][2][3][4] | March 20, 1966
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1988–present |
Jessica R. Lundy (born March 20, 1966)[7] is an American actress. Although she has appeared in several movies, she is noted more for her television roles, especially as Joel Fleishman's fiancée/ex-fiancée Elaine Shulman on the series Northern Exposure. Lundy also appeared in two episodes of Seinfeld, including the episode titled "The Bubble Boy", playing Jerry's girlfriend who was noted for her peculiar laugh which was described on the show as "Elmer Fudd sitting on a juicer."[8]
Early life and education
Lundy was born in San Diego, California, the daughter of Jean (née McDonald) and Joel Lundy, a surgical oncologist.[9] She grew up in Avon, Connecticut.[10][11][12] Lundy has a younger sister by the name of Judy L. Lundy.[13]
Lundy attended the Circle in the Square Theatre School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1987 at the Tisch School of the Arts of New York University, where she majored in drama and performing arts.[6][13] Lundy moved to Los Angeles in 1990.[10]
Career
Lundy made her film debut with Bright Lights, Big City (1988). That same year, she appeared in Caddyshack II (1988). Lundy also appeared opposite John Larroquette in the 1990 film Madhouse.[11]
From 1990 to 1991, Lundy appeared opposite Edward Woodward in the short-lived series Over My Dead Body.[14]
Lundy has also performed in theater. In 1994, Lundy portrayed Rita Altabel in an Off-Broadway production of Uncommon Women and Others.[15]
From 1995 to 1996, Lundy played the titular role of Gloria in the short-lived sitcom Hope and Gloria.[16][17][18][19]
In 1996, she appeared opposite Tom Arnold in The Stupids.[10]
Since 2015 Lundy has portrayed Inspector Amanda Wainwright in the CBS series The Inspectors.[20]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Bright Lights, Big City | Theresa | |
1988 | Vampire's Kiss | Sharon | |
1988 | Caddyshack II | Kate Hartounian | |
1989 | B.L. Stryker | Michelle | Episode: "Blind Chess" |
1990 | Madhouse | Bernice | |
1990–1991 | Over My Dead Body | Nikki Page | 11 episodes |
1990 | Northern Exposure | Elaine Shulman | Episode: "Russian Flu" |
1991 | Northern Exposure | Elaine Shulman | Episode: "Roots" |
1991 | The Fanelli Boys | Lauren Shaw | Episode: "The Wedding: Part 1" Episode: "The Wedding: Part 2" |
1991–1992 | Baby Talk | Susan Davis | 7 episodes |
1992 | Doogie Howser, M.D. | Sheila Davidson | Episode: "What You See Ain't Necessarily What You Get" |
1992 | The Golden Girls | Janet Devereaux | Episode: "Home Again, Rose: Part 1" Episode: "Home Again, Rose: Part 2" |
1992 | Single White Female | Talkative Applicant | |
1992 | Dream On | Stephanie | Episode: "What Women Want" |
1992 | Seinfeld | Naomi | Episode: "The Watch" Episode: "The Bubble Boy" |
1992–1994 | Dinosaurs | Various (voice) | 8 episodes |
1993 | The Last Shot | Rachel Tullis | TV short |
1993 | TriBeCa | Nina | Episode: "The Hopeless Romantic" |
1993–1994 | The Second Half | Denise Palmaro | 15 episodes |
1994 | I Love Trouble | Flight Attendant #1 | |
1995–1996 | Hope and Gloria | Gloria Utz | 35 episodes |
1996 | The Outer Limits | Theresa McPhee | Episode: "Vanishing Act" |
1996 | The Stupids | Joan Stupid | |
1997 | Killer per caso | Carol Graham | |
1997 | RocketMan | Julie Ford | |
1997 | Party of Five | Nina Rondstadt | 5 episodes |
1998 | Denial | Bonnie | |
1998 | Cupid | Kate | Episode: "The Linguist" |
1998 | Just a Little Harmless Sex | Terrianne | |
1998 | October 22 | Liz | |
1998 | Dharma & Greg | Patty | Episode: "The House That Dharma Built" |
1999 | It's Like, You Know... | Dawn | Episode: "Arthur 2: On the Rocks" |
1999 | Wasteland | Felicia | Episode: "Double Date" |
2000 | Snoops | Abby | Episode: "Swan Chant" |
2001 | Some of My Best Friends | Meryl Doogan | 8 episodes |
2002 | What I Like About You | Marcy | Episode: "The Teddy Bear" |
2002 | Boomtown | Vivian Colson | Episode: "The Squeeze" |
2003 | Titletown | TV movie | |
2003 | Without a Trace | Dr. Covington | Episode: "Clare de Lune" |
2003 | Lost at Home | Julie Barton | Episode: "Best Friends" |
2004 | Monk | Rachel Sweeney | Episode: "Mr. Monk Gets Married" |
2004 | Sweden, Ohio | Actor | TV movie |
2004 | Century City | Bertha Wood | Episode: "To Know Her" |
2004 | Missing | Susan Bordner La Belle | Episode: "Resurrection" |
2006 | A Merry Little Christmas | Noelle | |
2007 | 'Til Death | Barbara | Episode: "The Hockey Lie" |
2007 | Medium | Lisa Wolfe / Sandra O'Bannon | Episode: "The One Behind the Wheel" |
2007 | The Game | Penny | Episode: "The Big Chill" |
2007 | Saving Grace | Belle Grady | Episode: "Bring It On, Earl" |
2007 | Pushing Daisies | Hillary Hundin | Episode: "Bitches" |
2008 | 3 Days Gone | Det. Kelsey | Video |
2009 | Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face | Sour Lemon Drop | |
2009 | Numb3rs | Carolyn White | Episode: "Where Credit's Due" |
2009 | Men of a Certain Age | Brenda Blye | Episode: "The New Guy" |
2010 | 90210 | Sandra Mathison | Episode: "How Much Is That Liam in the Window" |
2011 | Criminal Minds | Alison Sparks | Episode: "Coda" |
2011 | Castle | Myrna Ramsey | Episode: "Eye Of The Beholder" |
2012 | Of Two Minds | Madeleine | TV movie |
2013 | Two and a Half Men | Allie | Episode: "Another Night With Neil Diamond" |
2015-present | The Inspectors | Amanda Wainwright | Series lead |
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