Name Juanin Clay Role Actress | Spouse Joe Lambie (m. 1981–1995) | |
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Full Name Juanin Clay de Zalduondo Born November 26, 1949 ( 1949-11-26 ) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Occupation Film, television actress Movies WarGames, The Legend of the Lone, The Long Summer of George A Similar People William A Fraker, John Wood, Barry Corbin, Ally Sheedy, John Badham Died March 12, 1995 (aged 45) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
Wilma Deering vs. Marla Landers
Juanin Clay (born Juanin Clay de Zalduondo; November 26, 1949 – March 12, 1995) was an American actress whose films included WarGames and The Legend of the Lone Ranger.
Contents
- Wilma Deering vs Marla Landers
- Edges Juanin Clay in the pilot episode of LA Law 1986
- Career
- Education
- Death
- Legacy
- Filmography
- References
Edge's Juanin Clay in the pilot episode of L.A. Law (1986)
Career
Clay was a contender for the role of Wilma Deering in the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century but lost the role when Erin Gray returned to reprise her role from the theatrical release. Clay later guest starred in the Buck Rogers episode "Vegas in Space", playing "Marla Landers", who briefly partnered with Rogers. Clay appeared as a guest star on a number of TV series including Father Murphy, L.A. Law, and The Edge of Night (she originated the role of Raven Alexander, before Sharon Gabet took over the role). Clay was also married to actor Joe Lambie who played Logan Swift, one of the husbands of her character on The Edge of Night. In 1981, she appeared in The Legend of the Lone Ranger and in 1983 she had a small role in WarGames. In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the mini-series Robert Kennedy & His Times. She was a founding member of The New York Acting Unit, a repertory group dedicated to performing Shakespearean works. Additionally, she co-authored, produced, and directed "King of the City," a drama centered on the life of Al Capone.
Education
She attended The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College, then earned a Master's in Education from Harvard University.
Death
The cause of her death is disputed. Some sources say she died of breast cancer, however the user-edited Internet Movie Database site says her death was caused by a heart ailment. The Los Angeles Times reported that she died "after a lengthy illness" and that she was a Christian Scientist.
Legacy
The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.