Judith O'Dea | |
|---|---|
) O'Dea in Night of the Living Dead (1968) | |
| Born | April 20, 1945 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Judith O'Dea (born April 20, 1945) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Barbra in the 1968 George A. Romero film Night of the Living Dead.[1]
Career
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O'Dea as the catatonic and helpless Barbra in Night of the Living Dead, seen here with Duane Jones
In addition to her signature role, O'Dea has appeared in the television movie The Pirate in the 1970s. She later took a break from acting to focus on raising her family.
In the 2000s, O'Dea returned to acting in several low-budget horror films, including[2] Claustrophobia, October Moon and Women's Studies.[3] She also returned to the Barbra role for Night of the Living Dead: Genesis.[4]
She owns and operates O'Dea Communications, a firm that deals in oral-communications training.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Night of the Living Dead | Barbra | |
| 1978 | The Pirate | Annie | TV movie |
| 2003 | Claustrophobia | Alena Gray | |
| 2005 | October Moon | Mrs. Hamilton | |
| 2008 | November Son | Emily Hamilton | aka October Moon 2 |
| 2009 | Timo Rose's Beast | Boomer's Mother | |
| 2010 | Women's Studies | Senator Gayle Hamlin | |
| 2011 | Shy of Normal: Tales of New Life Experiences | Actress on TV | |
| 2014 | Hole in the Wall | Augusta Gein | |
| They Came from the Ether | Miss Clara | ||
| 2015 | Abandoned Dead | Doctor Pamela Myers | |
| 2017 | Safe Inside | Crystal Lake | |
| Night of the Living Dead: Genesis | Barbara |
References
- ^ "First Look at Judith O'Dea in Night of the Living Dead: Genesis". Dread Central. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ J.C. Maçek III (2012-06-15). "The Zombification Family Tree: Legacy of the Living Dead". PopMatters.
- ^ WOMEN’S STUDIES trims down, seeks new home
- ^ "'Night of the Living Dead's' Judith O'Dea Returns In 'Genesis'!". Bloody Disgusting. 2012-06-15.
- ^ O'Dea Communications
External links
- Judith O'Dea at IMDb.