Wendy Schaal

Wendy Schaal

70 · Born: Jul 2, 1954

Personal Details

BornJul 2, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Michael Hogan

    ( Dec 12, 2021 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Stephen Michael Schwartz

    ( Sep 4, 1977 to Oct 11, 1987 )
Parents
  • Richard Schaal
  • Lois Treacy

Biography

Wendy Schaal, a multifaceted and accomplished American actress and voice actress, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, showcasing her remarkable talent and versatility.

Born on July 2, 1954, in the bustling metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, she is the loving daughter of Lois (née Treacy),a devoted parent, and the acclaimed actor Richard Schaal, a renowned figure in the world of entertainment.

Wendy's ancestral connections to the world of entertainment are unequivocally apparent, as her erstwhile stepmother, the incomparable and iconic actress Valerie Harper, has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the industry. This singular amalgamation of creative influences has likely had a profound impact on shaping the trajectory of her own artistic pursuits, as she navigates the complex and multifaceted landscape of entertainment.

Wendy's Family Ties to the Entertainment World Are Unmistakable

Wendy's Family Ties to the Entertainment World Are Undeniable

Wendy Schaal is undoubtedly most famously associated with her unique and recognizable voice acting skills, which have garnered her widespread recognition and acclaim for her portrayal of the endearing and lovable character Francine Smith in the highly acclaimed and popular animated television series American Dad!.

Throughout her illustrious career, Schaal has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to effortlessly transition between a wide range of roles, consistently showcasing her remarkable range and versatility as a performer.

Career

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2007
Loving Annabelle
Loving Annabelle as Senator Tillman
{"id":150386,"title":"American Dad: The New CIA","year":"2005","character":"Francine Smith (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-dad-the-new-cia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150386.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150386.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
American Dad: The New CIA
American Dad: The New CIA as Francine Smith (voice)
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American Dad!
American Dad! as Francine Smith (voice)
{"id":1654,"title":"Holiday in the Sun","year":"2001","character":"Jill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/holiday-in-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54rujsjju9c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54rujsjju9c0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":107,"title":"The X-Files","year":1999,"character":"Martha Crittendon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-x-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The X-Files
The X-Files as Martha Crittendon
{"id":1029,"title":"Small Soldiers","year":"1998","character":"Marion Fimple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/small-soldiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rq6ommucm80.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rq6ommucm80.jpeg"},"released":1}
1998
Small Soldiers
Small Soldiers as Marion Fimple
{"id":2391,"title":"Star Trek: Voyager","year":1996,"character":"Charlene","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/star-trek-voyager","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/16teh874ec00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/16teh874ec00.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":57991,"title":"Out There","year":"1995","character":"Paige Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/out-there-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57991.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Out There
Out There as Paige Davis
{"id":157998,"title":"Rebel Highway","year":"1994","character":"Mrs. Cahn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rebel-highway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157998.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157998.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Rebel Highway
Rebel Highway as Mrs. Cahn
{"id":24738,"title":"Reform School Girl","year":"1994","character":"Velmont Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reform-school-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24738.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24738.jpg"},"released":1}
Reform School Girl
Reform School Girl as Velmont Girl
{"id":4759,"title":"My Girl 2","year":"1994","character":"Emily Pommeroy (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-girl-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/13j47ppupue8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/13j47ppupue8.jpg"},"released":1}
My Girl 2
My Girl 2 as Emily Pommeroy (uncredited)
{"id":9733,"title":"Red Shoe Diaries","year":1994,"character":"'Lilac' Boss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/red-shoe-diaries","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9733.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9733.jpg"},"released":1}
Red Shoe Diaries
Red Shoe Diaries as 'Lilac' Boss
{"id":173071,"title":"Going Under","year":"1991","character":"Jan Michaels","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/going-under-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173071.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173071.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Going Under
Going Under as Jan Michaels
{"id":8395,"title":"Northern Exposure","year":1991,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/northern-exposure","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8395.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6209,"title":"The 'Burbs","year":"1989","character":"Bonnie Rumsfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-burbs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qunmdgj3ah0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qunmdgj3ah0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs as Bonnie Rumsfield
{"id":9827,"title":"Nearly Departed","year":1989,"character":"Liz Dooley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/nearly-departed","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9827.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9827.jpg"},"released":1}
Nearly Departed
Nearly Departed as Liz Dooley
{"id":6661,"title":"Bright Lights, Big City","year":"1988","character":"Additional Voices (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bright-lights-big-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6661.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Bright Lights, Big City
Bright Lights, Big City as Additional Voices (voice)
{"id":8494,"title":"Night Court","year":1988,"character":"Diane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/night-court","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8494.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6364,"title":"Innerspace","year":"1987","character":"Wendy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/innerspace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ch8f48vd4p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ch8f48vd4p0.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Innerspace
Innerspace as Wendy
{"id":15534,"title":"Munchies","year":"1987","character":"Marge Mavalle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/munchies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3bqar472df3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3bqar472df3g.jpg"},"released":1}
Munchies
Munchies as Marge Mavalle
{"id":85870,"title":"When the Time Comes","year":"1987","character":"Laura","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/when-the-time-comes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85870.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85870.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22810,"title":"*batteries not included","year":"1987","character":"Pamela","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/batteries-not-included","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1plmd9tp6lf8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1plmd9tp6lf8.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":112,"title":"Full House","year":1987,"character":"Vivian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/full-house","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/703i532hjo50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/703i532hjo50.jpg"},"released":1}
Full House
Full House as Vivian
{"id":18442,"title":"Creature","year":"1985","character":"Beth Sladen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/creature-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/42s8vesdmv70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/42s8vesdmv70.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Creature
Creature as Beth Sladen
{"id":806,"title":"MacGyver","year":1985,"character":"Karen Blake","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/macgyver-1985","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64tsjdv5ggd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64tsjdv5ggd0.jpg"},"released":1}
MacGyver
MacGyver as Karen Blake
{"id":9923,"title":"Amazing Stories","year":1985,"character":"Sheena","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/amazing-stories-1985","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9923.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9923.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8493,"title":"Airwolf","year":1985,"character":"Marilyn Kelsy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/airwolf","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8493.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8493.jpg"},"released":1}
Airwolf
Airwolf as Marilyn Kelsy
{"id":1059,"title":"The A-Team","year":1985,"character":"Karen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-a-team","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg"},"released":1}
The A-Team
The A-Team as Karen
{"id":80629,"title":"Where the Boys Are","year":"1984","character":"Sandra Roxbury","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-boys-are-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80629.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80629.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Where the Boys Are
Where the Boys Are as Sandra Roxbury
{"id":103834466,"title":"Fatal Vision","year":1984,"character":"Colette MacDonald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fatal-vision","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834466.jpg"},"released":1}
Fatal Vision
Fatal Vision as Colette MacDonald
{"id":1060,"title":"Knight Rider","year":1984,"character":"Jamie Downs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/knight-rider-1982","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4jtjii8c8ib0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4jtjii8c8ib0.jpg"},"released":1}
Knight Rider
Knight Rider as Jamie Downs
{"id":10145,"title":"Fantasy Island","year":1981,"character":"Julie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fantasy-island-1977","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10145.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":103834524,"title":"It's a Living","year":1980,"character":"Vicki Allen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/its-a-living","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834524.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
It's a Living
It's a Living as Vicki Allen
{"id":86025,"title":"Record City","year":"1978","character":"Lorraine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/record-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86025.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Record City
Record City as Lorraine
{"id":23018,"title":"Bound for Glory","year":"1976","character":"Mary Jo Guthrie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bound-for-glory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23018.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23018.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory as Mary Jo Guthrie
{"id":10230,"title":"Rhoda","year":1976,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rhoda","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10230.jpg"},"released":1}