Wendy Schaal
| Wendy Schaal | |
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Schaal at the 2010 Comic Con in San Diego | |
| Born |
July 2, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress/Voice actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Schaal at the 2009 Comic Con in San Diego
Wendy Schaal (born July 2, 1954) is an American actress and voice actress who is best known as the voice of Francine Smith in the adult animated series American Dad!
Early life
Schaal was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lois (née Treacy) and the late actor Richard Schaal.[1] She is the former stepdaughter of actress Valerie Harper.[2]
Personal life
Schaal was married to Stephen M. Schwartz from 1977 to 1987 and has a son named Adam.
Filmography
Film
| 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 | 'Burbs, TheThe 'Burbs | Bonnie Rumsfield | |
| 1990 | Going Under | Jan Michaels | |
| 1994 | My Girl 2 | Emily Pommeroy | |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers | Marion Fimple | |
| 2001 | Holiday in the Sun | Jill | |
| 2006 | Loving Annabelle | Sen. Tillman |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Rhoda | Jan | Episodes: "Together Again for the First Time", "Guess Who I Saw Today" |
| 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 | Regular role |
| 1981-1982 | Fantasy Island | Julie | Regular role |
| 1982 | Strike Force | Mandy | Episode: "Chinatown" |
| 1982 | Happy Days | Lorraine | Episode: "Since I Don't Have You" |
| 1982 | Love Boat, TheThe Love Boat | Elaine Hamilton | 1 episode |
| 1983 | Love Boat, TheThe Love Boat | Milicent Finley | 1 episode |
| 1983 | AfterMASH | Bonnie Hornback | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
| 1984 | Fatal Vision | Colette MacDonald | TV 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 | A-Team, TheThe 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 | When the Time Comes | Laura | TV film |
| 1987 | Duet | Electra | Episode: "Satin Doll" |
| 1987 | My Two Dads | Christine | Episode: "Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll" |
| 1988 | Mutts | Janice Gillman | TV film |
| 1988 | Full House | Vivian | Episode: "Sisterly Love" |
| 1988 | Night Court | Diane | Episode: "Harry and the Tramp" |
| 1989 | Nearly Departed | Liz Dooley | Main role |
| 1989 | Dear John | Lisa | Episode: "Sisters" |
| 1990-1991 | Good Grief | Debbie Lapidus | Main role |
| 1992 | Northern Exposure | Tammy Tambo | Episode: "My Mother, My Sister" |
| 1993 | Red Shoe Diaries | 'Lilac' Boss | Episode: "Hotline" |
| 1994 | Runaway Daughters | Mrs. Mildred Cahn | TV film |
| 1995 | Murder, She Wrote | Zuleika Brown | Episodes: "Nan's Ghost: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1995 | Out There | Paige Davis | TV film |
| 1995 | Hope and Gloria | Nurse Nancy | Episode: "Money You Should Mention" |
| 1995 | John Larroquette Show, TheThe John Larroquette Show | Brenda | Episode: "An Odd Cup of Tea" |
| 1997 | Friends | Jeannine | Episode: "The One with All the Jealousy" |
| 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 | X-Files, TheThe X-Files | Martha Crittendon | Episode: "Chimera" |
| 2001 | Boston Public | Mrs. Callie Webb | Episode: "Chapter 15" |
| 2001 | Huntress, TheThe Huntress | Helena Barsamian | Episode: "Undercover" |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Vicki Dimas | Episodes: "Life's Too Short", "The New Person", "The Trip" |
| 2002 | Providence | Nancy Neiman | Episode: "Limbo" |
| 2002 | Boomtown | Darlene Beechem | Episode: "The Freak" |
| 2005-present | American Dad! | Francine Smith / Various (voice) | Main role |
| 2013 | Family Guy | Francine Smith (voice) | Episode: "Bigfat" |
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
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