Wendy Schaal
Wendy Joy Schaal (born July 2, 1954) is an American actress best 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!
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 Schaal at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | Wendy Joy Schaal July 2, 1954 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse(s) | Stephen M. Schwartz
( m. 1977; div. 1987) |
| Children | 2 |
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Personal life
Schaal was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lois (née Treacy) and actor Richard Schaal (1928–2014).[1] She is the former stepdaughter of actress Valerie Harper.[2]
Schaal was married to Stephen M. Schwartz on September 4, 1977, but divorced in October 1987. They have two sons, Adam and Victor Schwartz.[3]
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 | |
| 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 | Family Guy | Francine Smith (voice) Various |
Episodes: "Bigfat", "The Peter Principal", "Con Heiress" |
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References
- "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
- Wendy Schaal Biography (1954-)
External links
- Wendy Schaal on IMDb
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