Judith O'Dea

Judith O'Dea

80 · Born: Apr 20, 1945

Personal Details

BornApr 20, 1945 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Judith O'Dea is an American actress of remarkable talent and versatility, whose professional journey has been marked by a unique blend of artistic expression and personal dedication.

She is most notably recognized for her captivating performance in the 1968 groundbreaking horror film, Night of the Living Dead, directed by the legendary George A. Romero.

As the years went by, Judith O'Dea decided to temporarily put her acting career on hold to pursue a new passion and start a family. In the 1980s, she founded her own coaching company, O'Dea Communications, where she dedicated herself to nurturing the growth and development of others.

After a brief hiatus from the entertainment industry, Judith O'Dea made a triumphant return to the screen in 2003 with a role in the chilling horror film, Claustrophobia.

Fast-forward to 2017, and Judith O'Dea once again donned her iconic character's shoes, reprising her role as Barbra Hamilton in the film Night of the Living Dead: Genesis, a testament to her enduring legacy and commitment to her craft.

Throughout her career, Judith O'Dea has consistently demonstrated her remarkable range, versatility, and dedication to her art, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Career

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2024
How to Date Billy Walsh
How to Date Billy Walsh as Barbra (archive footage)
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2020
Kill Giggles
Kill Giggles as Deborah di Prima
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2017
Safe Inside
Safe Inside as Crystal Lake
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2015
Abandoned Dead
Abandoned Dead as Doctor Pamela Myers
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2014
Hole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall as Augusta Gein
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2011
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2010
Women's Studies
Women's Studies as Senator Gayle Hamlin
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2009
Timo Rose's Beast
Timo Rose's Beast as Boomer's Mother
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2008
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2005
October Moon
October Moon as Emily Hamilton
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2003
Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia as Alena Gray
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2000
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1978
The Pirate
The Pirate as Annie
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1968
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2015
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2014
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2009
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2008
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2005
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2003
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2000