Julia Duffy

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For the fictional character in the Axis of Time trilogy, see Julia Duffy (Axis of Time).
Julia Duffy

Born Julia Margaret Hinds
June 27, 1951 (1951-06-27) (age 56)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Spouse(s) Jerry Lacy (1984- present)


Julia Duffy (born June 27, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an Emmy nominated American actress.

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[edit] Career

Duffy's early career included parts in soap operas such as One Life to Live and The Doctors and "Love of Life". Duffy also appeared in movies such as Night Warning (1981) and Cutter's Way (1981).

In 1983 she played Princess Ariel Baaldorf in the Medivial Spoof "Wizards and Warriors" which had a short run on CBS. She played the part of the bratty princess that was so perfectly suited to her style, and is considered as a precursor for the characters she did later on Newhart and Designing Women.

She joined the cast of the television series Newhart in its second season (she made an appearance in the 14th episode of the 1st season), playing the part of the self-infatuated preppy maid Stephanie Vanderkellen. It is probably her most popular role and one she played for seven seasons. She earned Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role every year from 1984 through 1990. She also received a Golden Globe nomination and won three Viewers For Quality Television Awards for her work. Julia was actually pregnant during several episodes of "Newhart" to hide it, she wore baggy clothing and stood behind furniture.

After the end of Newhart, Duffy briefly starred in the sitcom Baby Talk alongside George Clooney. She then joined Designing Women, essentially replacing Delta Burke who was let go after quarrels with producers. Duffy played the newly-created role of Allison Sugarbaker. Duffy's season was the show's highest-rated, but producers chose not to have her return for what would be its final year.

From 1993 to 1995, Duffy played Barb Ballantine on the short-lived comedy series The Mommies.

Duffy had a recurring role on the Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh as a teacher who despised Drake.

Duffy continues to do television guest spots and movies; she played Joan's mother in a January 2007 episode of Campus Ladies.

[edit] Personal life

Duffy has been married to actor Jerry Lacy since 1984. They couple met when they were both acting on the soap opera, "Love of Life." They have two children, Kerry Kathleen (born 1986) and Daniel Duffy (born 1989). During her year on Designing Women, Jerry Lacy appeared as her former boss, Barry (whom she put in prison for insider trading). Barry asked her to marry him, but then he dumped her at the altar.

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NAME Duffy, Julia
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SHORT DESCRIPTION actress
DATE OF BIRTH June 27, 1951
PLACE OF BIRTH Minneapolis, Minnesota
DATE OF DEATH
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