Wendy Schaal
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Wendy Schaal | |
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 Schaal at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Wendy Joy Schaal July 2, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse |
Stephen M. Schwartz
(m. 1977; div. 1987) |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Richard Schaal |
Wendy Joy Schaal (born July 2, 1954) is an American actress known for her work in Joe Dante films such as Innerspace, The 'Burbs, and Small Soldiers. Since 2005, she has primarily worked in voice acting, most notably voicing Francine Smith in the animated comedy television series American Dad!
Career
In 1981, Schaal joined the cast of the ABC-TV series Fantasy Island, portraying Julie, the niece of the program's central character, Mr. Roark.[1]
Personal life
Schaal was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lois Schaal (née Treacy) and actor Richard Schaal (1928–2014).[2] She is the former stepdaughter of actress Valerie Harper.[3]
Schaal was married to Stephen M. Schwartz on September 4, 1977, but divorced in October 1987. They have one son, Adam Victor Schwartz.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Bound for Glory | Mary Jo Guthrie | |
| 1978 | Record City | Lorraine | |
| 1984 | Where the Boys Are '84 | Sandra Roxbury | |
| 1985 | Creature | Beth Sladen | |
| 1987 | Munchies | Marge Mavalle | |
| 1987 | Innerspace | Wendy | |
| 1987 | Batteries Not Included | Pamela | |
| 1989 | The 'Burbs | Bonnie Rumsfield | |
| 1994 | My Girl 2 | Emily Pommeroy | |
| 1995 | Out There | Paige | |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers | Marion Fimple | |
| 2001 | Holiday in the Sun | Jill | |
| 2005 | Inside the CIA | Francine Smith (voice) | Short film |
| 2006 | Loving Annabelle | Senator Tillman |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Girl in Hallway | Episode: "Sadie Hawkins Day" |
| 1976 | Rhoda | Jan | Recurring role (2 episodes) |
| 1977 | Fish | Peggy Dunnagan | Episode: "Fish's Job" |
| 1979 | Family | Sarah | Episode: "Malicious Mischief" |
| 1979 | Little House on the Prairie | Christie Norton | Episode: "Annabelle" |
| 1980–1981 | It's a Living | Vicki Allen | Main cast (13 episodes) |
| 1981–1982 | Fantasy Island | Julie | Main cast (19 episodes) |
| 1982 | Strike Force | Mandy | Episode: "Chinatown" |
| 1982 | Happy Days | Lorraine | Episode: "Since I Don't Have You" |
| 1982–83 | The Love Boat | Elaine Hamilton / Milicent Finley | 2 episodes |
| 1983 | AfterMASH | Bonnie Hornback | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
| 1984 | Fatal Vision | Colette MacDonald | Miniseries |
| 1984 | Cover Up | Rebecca | Episode: "Midnight Highway" |
| 1985 | Knight Rider | Jamie Downs | Episode: "The Nineteenth Hole" |
| 1985 | Finder of Lost Loves | Emma Tate | Episode: "Connections" |
| 1985 | The A-Team | Karen | Episode: "Lease with an Option to Die" |
| 1986 | MacGyver | Karen Blake | Episode: "Deathlock" |
| 1986 | Airwolf | Marilyn Kelsy | Episode: "Hawke's Run" |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Sheena | Episode: "Boo!" |
| 1987 | Gung Ho | Kelly | Episode: "Love Me Tender" |
| 1987 | Duet | Electra | Episode: "Satin Doll" |
| 1987 | My Two Dads | Christine | Episode: "Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll" |
| 1988 | Full House | Vivian | Episode: "Sisterly Love" |
| 1988 | Night Court | Diane | Episode: "Harry and the Tramp" |
| 1989 | Nearly Departed | Liz Dooley | Main cast (6 episodes) |
| 1989 | Dear John | Lisa | Episode: "Sisters" |
| 1990–1991 | Good Grief | Debbie Lapidus | Main cast (13 episodes) |
| 1992 | Northern Exposure | Tammy Tambo | Episode: "My Mother, My Sister" |
| 1993 | Red Shoe Diaries | 'Lilac' Boss | Episode: "Hotline" |
| 1994 | Runaway Daughters | Mrs. Mildred Cahn | Television film |
| 1995 | Murder, She Wrote | Zuleika Brown | Episodes: "Nan's Ghost: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1995 | Hope and Gloria | Nurse Nancy | Episode: "Money You Should Mention" |
| 1995 | The John Larroquette Show | Brenda | Episode: "An Odd Cup of Tea" |
| 1997 | Friends | Jeannine | Episode: "The One with All the Jealousy" (as 'Wendy Schall') |
| 1997 | Star Trek: Voyager | Charlene | Episode: "Real Life" |
| 1997 | Fired Up | Susan | Episode: "Are We Not Friends?" |
| 1998 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Mom | Episode: "The Woods" |
| 2000 | The X-Files | Martha Crittendon | Episode: "Chimera" |
| 2001 | Boston Public | Mrs. Callie Webb | Episode: "Chapter 15" |
| 2001 | The Huntress | Helena Barsamian | Episode: "Undercover" |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Vicki Dimas | Recurring role (3 episodes) |
| 2002 | Providence | Nancy Neiman | Episode: "Limbo" |
| 2002 | Boomtown | Darlene Beechem | Episode: "The Freak" |
| 2005–present | American Dad! | Francine Smith (voice) | Main cast (300 episodes) |
| 2013; 2017; 2018 | Family Guy | Francine Smith (voice) Various |
Episodes: "Bigfat", "The Peter Principal", "Con Heiress" |
References
- ^ Downey, Mike (September 30, 1981). "Wendy Schaal: The New 'Tattoo'". Madison Capital Times. Wisconsin, Madison. Chicago Sun-Times News Service. p. 59. Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via Newspaperarchive.com.
- ^ a b "Wendy Schaal Biography (1954-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
- ^ Gardella, Kay (April 11, 1986). "Harper Believes Family Comedy Mainstay of TV". Toledo Blade. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
Though she has no children of her own, Harper reared her stepdaughter, Wendy Schaal, who is now an actress
External links
Wendy Schaal at Wikipedia's sister projects
- Wendy Schaal at IMDb
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