Judy Strangis

Judy Strangis (born December 23, 1949) is an American former actress. She was born to Sarafino "Sam" Strangis, an immigrant from Italy who worked as a truck driver, and Carmella ( Greco) Strangis, a homemaker. She is best known for her roles in two ABC television series: Room 222 (1969–1974) and Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976–1977).

Early years Judy Strangis was born in Los Angeles County, California, and attended University High School in West Los Angeles.

Strangis is a niece of Spike Jones, a 1940s band leader, comedian, TV star, and RCA Victor recording artist; and of singer Helen Grayco. Her sister Linda (known professionally as Cindy Malone) would become a singer and actress.

Career

Acting Strangis made her film debut at age 7, in the 1957 movie Dragoon Wells Massacre. For the next 27 years, she was regularly cast in small and guest-starring roles in television shows.

In 1969, Strangis was cast as high school student Helen Loomis in the ABC show Room 222. She played this role for four years.

In 1976, she was cast as the sidekick superheroine DynaGirl in the Saturday morning TV show Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, co-starring with Deidre Hall. Her nephew, writer/producer Greg Strangis, wrote two episodes in this series.

Other appearances include roles on The Spike Jones Show (Jones was her uncle), The Twilight Zone ("The Bard"), The Mod Squad ("Outside Position"), and Bewitched. Strangis appeared twice as an extra on Batman; her brother Sam Strangis was a production manager on the show. Strangis appeared in the TV movies All My Darling Daughters (11/22/1972) and My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (11/08/1973). She appeared in a season 4 episode of Love American Style, "Love and the Mind Reader" (03/02/1973), and also appeared in a first season episode of Barnaby Jones, "Sing a Song of Murder" (04/01/1973). Strangis appeared in a season 3 episode of CHiPs, "Kidnap" (01/26/1980), and a season 5 episode, "Moonlight" (10/18/1981). In 1984, she guest-starred in an episode of The A-Team, "In Plane Sight".

Voice-overs Strangis began doing voice-overs for Saturday morning cartoons in 1972 with William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's The Roman Holidays, followed by Butch Cassidy in 1973, and Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch in 1974. She continued performing cartoon voice-overs for the next 10 years for series including Goldie Gold and Action Jack, Saturday Supercade and MoonDreamers.

Advertisements From 1974 to 1975, Strangis was a pitchwoman for Chrysler Corporation in the role of "Mean Mary Jean".

Filmography

Film Year Film Role Notes 1957 Dragoon Wells Massacre Susan Credited as Judy Stranges 1960 Pay or Die! Marissa Rossi (uncredited) 1970 Like It Is

Television Year Title Role Notes 1959 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse Episode: "So Tender, So Profane" 1961 The Untouchables Arlene Episode: "The Lily Dallas Story" The Barbara Stanwyck Show Little Big Mouth Episode: "Little Big Mouth" The Spike Jones Show Lady MacBeth Episode: "Summer Show #1" 1962 Going My Way Maria Episode: "A Man for Mary" 1963 The Twilight Zone Cora Episode: "The Bard" 1966 Batman Girl #1, Teenager 2 episodes 1970 Bewitched Sandra Episode: "Serena Stops the Show" Dan August Susie Episode: "Murder by Proxy" 1971 Congratulations, It's a Boy! Riva ABC Movie of the Week 1972 Women in Chains Junkie ABC Movie of the Week The Mod Squad Robin Keller Episode: "Outside Position" Medical Center Cindy Episode: "Wall of Silence" All My Darling Daughters Robin ABC Movie of the Week The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie Sue Voice, episode: "Tabitha and Adam and the Clown Family" The Roman Holidays Groovia Voice, 3 episodes 1970-1973 Love, American Style Phyllis / Lana 3 episodes 1973 Barnaby Jones April Dayton Episode: "Sing a Song of Murder" My Darling Daughters' Anniversary Robin ABC Movie of the Week Butch Cassidy Merilee Voice, 13 episodes 1974 Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch Rota Ree Voice, 13 episodes 1969-1974 Room 222 Helen Loomis 70 episodes 1976 Barbary Coast Mary Ellen Masters Episode: "Mary Had More Than a Little" Electra Woman and Dyna Girl Judy / Dyna Girl 16 episodes 1977 Eight Is Enough Noreen Episode: "Yes Nicholas, There is a Santa Claus" 1978 Loose Change Judy Berenson Miniseries 1981 The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo Stewardess Kelly Episode: "Airsick" 1980-1981 CHiPs Karen Costello / Sharon 2 episodes 1981 Goldie Gold and Action Jack Goldie Gold Voice, 13 episodes 1982 Not Just Another Affair Dee Courso Television film 1983 Saturday Supercade Pauline Voice, 4 episodes 1984 The A-Team Judy Rogers Episode: "In Plane Sight" ABC Weekend Special Diedra Voice, episode: "Bad Cat" Matt Houston Amy Episode: "The High Fashion Murders"; credited as Judith Strangis 1986 Moon Dreamers Additional Voices 3 episodes 1986-1987 My Little Pony Additional Voices 10 episodes 1987 The Real Ghostbusters Tour Guide / Babysitter Voice, uncredited 1994 Batman: The Animated Series Tammy Vance Voice, episode: "Baby-Doll" 1999 Where Are They Now? Dyna Girl Episode: "Superheroes"

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1987 14th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Writing in a Children's Special 2004 2nd TV Land Awards Superest Super Hero