Judith McConnell - actress, the existence of which the audience learned thanks to the famous series "Santa Barbara." In this soap opera, she embodied the image of the elegant Sophia Capwell. The American had other bright roles, however, for many, she still causes associations with this heroine. What is known about the actress?
Judith McConnell: family, childhood
Sophia Capwell was born in Pennsylvania, it happened in April 1944. The biography of the actress indicates that Judith McConnell comes from a simple family. Her father worked as a personnel manager, and her mother worked for the airline. Nevertheless, the future star in her childhood began to dream of fame and fans.
Little Judith has always been in the spotlight. She was a star in kindergarten and then school performances. Also in childhood, she attended a ballet club. Mother and father did not want their heiress to connect her fate with the world of cinema. However, young McConnell had no doubt that she had a bright future.
First victories
At the age of 21, Judith McConnell performed at the Miss Pennsylvania 1965 contest. The charming girl easily won. Then she attended a technical college for some time, but her studies did not captivate her. As a result, the winner of the beauty contest decided to move to New York, where she began to actively attend various auditions.
Soon, young McConnell began to offer roles. Basically, the girl starred in long-playing television projects. “Beverly Hills Hillbilly”, “Another World”, “Get Smart”, “Hollywood Quarters”, “Green Spaces”, “District Attorney” - TV shows in which Judith can be seen. The role in the TV show Defender Judd was written specifically for the aspiring actress.
“Main Hospital” - a series that helped Judith McConnell get the first fans. She got the role of the villainous nurse Augusta. The actress brilliantly played a sexy and funny heroine. Then she appeared in the films “The Brotherhood of Satan”, “Squad“ Doll ”,“ Thirst for Death ”,“ How to Seduce a Woman ”.
Finest hour
"Santa Barbara" - a series thanks to which it finally acquired the status of a star Judith McConnell. Her filmography got this television project in 1984. The actress easily got the role of a sincere and loving Sophia Capwell, leaving behind other contenders.
Interestingly, Sofia is almost the first positive character played by Judith. Before that, the directors saw the actress mainly in the roles of insidious ladies who are ready to sweep everything on the way to their goal. Mrs. Capwell, of course, is a positive woman. Even her evil deeds are easily explained by coincidence.
Filmography
Of course, shooting in the Santa Barbara television project is far from the only achievement of Judith McConnell, whose photo can be seen in the article. Thanks to the rating soap opera, the directors fell in love with the talented actress, Judith began to visit the set more often.
Of the American achievements, it should be noted shooting in the films "Weather Forecaster", "Virus", "Judgment Night-2." “Bay”, “Military Legal Service”, “Beverly Hills 90210”, “City of Predators”, “Melrose Place” - series with her participation, which also cannot be ignored.
This year, the charming McConnell turned 73 years old. However, the performer of the role of Mrs. Capwell is still often on the set. Relatively recently, Judith has played in Heartbreaking, American Crime History, Zombie Whispers.
Life behind the scenes
For unknown reasons, the actress never married. In 1990, a surrogate mother gave birth to her a girl named Gwendoline. Is it necessary to say that the American is ready to devote all her free time to her only child.