Judy Thompson(I)
- Actress
Judy Thompson, born Nilda Judith Thompson in San Mateo, Ca. was raised
very much a love child of the 60's by her older sister and mom. Judy's
home life was eclectic and free-spirited and often filled with likes of
bikers, fortune tellers and local musicians. As a child Judy loved the
theatre and became a member of the local community playhouse at
8.Judy's first film experience was as an uncredited bikini model on
Richard Benjamin's, "Made in America". The experience motivated Judy to
continue her dramatic studies and in 1997 landed her first lead screen
role in the sexy, Cinemax film "Teach me Tonight", as the sweet &
sensual "Janey", showcasing Judy's screen presence, gaining her a small
and loyal fan base.Not willing to be pigeoned holed into a slew of
films of the same tone, Judy rejected numerous film offers and headed
back to San Francisco to focus on her craft. She made "The Shelton
Studios" her new theatre home and starred under the direction of Matt
Shelton in several plays, including playing the frigid "Prudence" in
Christopher Durangs',"Beyond Therapy."Focused on broadening her
talents, Judy starred in over 20 independent films, often being cast as
characters twisted and deeply flawed.In 2006, she joined forces with
talent agent Joan Spangler of "Look Talent", known for representing the
late Anna Nicole Smith during her early rise to fame. The new union
added modeling and commercial credits to Judy's resume.Judy's Bohemian
upbringing allowed for interesting social networking. Cooking spaghetti
for Mike Patton and the band Mr. Bungle one night, then attending
opening night of the S.F. Opera and making the front page of the
Chronicle's "Datebook"section, the next.In 2008 Judy made the big move
to Los Angeles on the advice from her close friend, Alan Spencer,
writer & creator of the 80's hit show, "Sledge Hammer." He claimed, "If
you were living here doll, you'd be working."In 2010 Judy was cast as a
non sex actress to play the lead, a complex and emotionally layered
lesbian in a Digital Playground all female erotic series, written &
directed by Kay Brandt. "Cherry", the Jewelbox Series is due out April
26th, 2011 and is will be released under R and Xxx ratings. Behind the
Scenes of "Cherry", can be viewed on Digital Playground. Judy continues
to work as a non union actress and model in both Los Angeles and San
Francisco.
