Judie Aronson

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Judie Aronson
Born
Judith M. Aronson

(1964-06-07) June 7, 1964 (age 59)
Occupation(s)Actress, entrepreneur, pilates studio owner
Years active1983–2006; 2013–present
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)

Judith M. Aronson (born June 7, 1964) is an American actress who has appeared in many films and television shows.

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Career

Aronson was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1964. Her first film role was in the 1984 horror film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Samantha. In 1985, she appeared in the hit comedy movie Weird Science as Hilly [1] and in the action movie American Ninja . [2] Other than short films, she has not appeared in film or television since the 2005 film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang .

Aronson played Sara Duncan on the short-lived series Pursuit of Happiness (1987–88). [3] [4] She has also made numerous guest appearances on such television shows as Sledge Hammer! , The Powers of Matthew Star , Simon & Simon , Midnight Caller , Full House , Beverly Hills, 90210 , Las Vegas , Charles in Charge and Law & Order: Criminal Intent . She made an appearance in the 1990 music video, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection", by Nelson. [5]

In addition to her acting career, Aronson is also an entrepreneur. She owned a Curio Shoppe and currently[ when? ] runs Pilates studios in the Los Angeles area. [4] [1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1984 Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Samantha
1985 Weird Science Hilly
1985 American Ninja Patricia Hickock
1988One Fine NightBonnieShort
1989 After Midnight JenniferSegment: "A Night on the Town"
1990The Sleeping CarKim
1990 Cool Blue CathyVideo
1992Desert KickboxerClaudia Valenti
2000 Lisa Picard Is Famous Liz
2000 Deep Core Lilly
2001 Hannibal News Reporter
2005 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Gift Bag Girl
2006We Fight to Be FreeEmily ChamberlayneShort
2013Crtstal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thHerselfDocumentary
2016The Secret of 40MarieShort
202113 FanboyHerself

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983 The Powers of Matthew Star Lisa WellmanEpisode: "Dead Man's Hand"
1983 Simon & Simon RondaEpisode: "The Bare Facts"
1984Things Are Looking UpRandi WhiteTV film
1986 Sledge Hammer! Francine FlamboEpisode: "Under the Gun"
1986 Dads ShanaEpisode: "The Thing on Allan's Nose"
1987 Mr. Belvedere LindaEpisode: "The Mogul"
1987 Full House RavenEpisode: "Our Very First Night"
1987–1988 Pursuit of Happiness Sara DuncanMain role
1989 The New Leave It to Beaver JenniferEpisode: "Road Trip"
1989 Charles in Charge LuanneEpisode: "Poetic License"
1990 Growing Pains CindyEpisode: "The Return of the Triangle"
1991 Midnight Caller Cassie DouglasEpisodes: "City of Lost Souls: Parts 2 & 3"
1991 Life Goes On PhoebeEpisode: "Sweet 16"
1991 Teech GinaEpisode: "Pizza My Heart"
1991, 1993, 1998 Beverly Hills, 90210 ShellyEpisodes: "Slumber Party", "Commencement: Part 1", "Reunion"
1993 Roc NancyEpisode: "Ebony and Ivory"
1996 Simon JackieEpisode: "Simon Goes to the Dogs"
1996Night StandMaggieEpisode: "UFO Mother Show"
1997 High Tide Courteney RobbinsEpisodes: "The Old Flame", "Up and Away"
2001 100 Centre Street Ms. SeidenmanEpisode: "And Justice for Some"
2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Valerie KelmerEpisode: "The Good Doctor"
2004 Las Vegas Cheryl BullockEpisode: "Montecito Lancers"

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  4. 1 2 Reilly, Sue (January 8, 1993). "A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : The Curious New Olde Curio Shoppe". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  5. Judie Aronson at IMDb