Julia Duffy Biography
Julia Duffy is an American actress who began her career on television, starring in tiny guest appearances until being cast in the 1973–1977 series The Doctors. She appeared in the renowned Broadway revival of Once in a Lifetime in 1978.
How old is Julia Duffy? – Age
She is 72 years old as of 27 June 2023. She was born in 1951 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. Her real name is Julia Margaret Duffy.
Julia Duffy Family – Education
Julia was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the youngest of Joseph Hinds and Mary Duffy’s four daughters. Julia’s father died when she was seven years old, and her mother eventually remarried and became a real estate agent.
She started acting as an adolescent, performing in local stage performances at Minneapolis’ Old Log Theatre. At the age of 18, she performed in a Minneapolis production of The Girl in the Freudian Slip. Duffy came to New York City in 1970 and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she graduated in 1972. During her studies, she worked as a waiter and hatcheck girl.
Julia Duffy Husband – Children
Duffy married actor Jerry Lacy, who costarred in Dark Shadows and Love of Life, in 1984. Kerry, their first daughter, was born in 1986. Duffy’s second child, a son named Daniel, was born in August 1989. Daniel died of suicide in April 2019.
Julia Duffy Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Julia Duffy Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m).
Julia Duffy Newhart
Duffy joined the main cast of the sitcom Newhart in its second season in 1983, as Stephanie Vanderkellen, the Stratford Inn’s self-obsessed upper-class maid. She originally appeared in the 14th episode of the first season of the show, as then-maid Leslie Vanderkellen’s cousin. It is possibly her most popular character, which she did for seven seasons. She received Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role every year from 1984 to 1990.
Her efforts earned her a Golden Globe nomination, three Viewers For Quality Television awards, and five American Comedy Awards nominations. Duffy was pregnant for multiple Newhart episodes. To conceal it, she wore baggy garments and stood behind furniture. She stays close to Bob Newhart.
Julia Duffy Designing Women
Duffy played Allison Sugarbaker, Julia and Suzanne’s conservative cousin who becomes a partner at Sugarbaker & Associates in the American sitcom Designing Women.
Allison returns from New York City for a visit after purchasing Suzanne’s shares and decides to relocate to the South, taking control of Suzanne’s house, which Anthony had been renting. They finally became housemates, but they are constantly squabbling because she tries to kick him out. After a year as a partner at the design firm, Allison decides to invest in a Victoria’s Secret franchise, leaving Atlanta and Sugarbaker’s behind. The facade of the Angelo Marre House, which appears in the series as the headquarters of the Sugarbakers’ design studio, is located in Little Rock’s historic Quapaw Quarter.
Suzanne Sugarbaker’s residence in the series is the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, located in the Quapaw Quarter. Both houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Julia Duffy Movies
♦ 2022 – Christmas with the Campbells
♦ 2019 – Grand-Daddy Day Care
♦ 2019 – Fair Market Value
♦ 2019 – Christmas at the Plaza
♦ 2015 – All She Wishes
♦ 2014 – Camp X-Ray
♦ 2010 – On Strike for Christmas
♦ 2008 – Together Again for the First Time
♦ 2008 – 7 Things to Do Before I’m 30
♦ 2007 – Be My Baby
♦ 2003 – Charlotte’s Web 2: Wilbur’s Great Adventure
♦ 2003 – Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
♦ 2003 – Intolerable Cruelty
♦ 1996 – Kidz in the Wood
♦ 1990 – The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage
Julia Duffy TV Shows
♦ 2018 – The Cool Kids
♦ 2017 – Adoptable
♦ 2017 – American Housewife
♦ 2016 – Hitting the Breaks
♦ 2015 – Scream Queens
♦ 2014–2015 – Looking
♦ 2014 – Anger Management
♦ 2014 – Suburgatory
♦ 2014 – Key & Peele
♦ 2012 – The League
♦ 2011–2013 – Shameless
♦ 2010 – Melissa & Joey
♦ 2008 – Wizards of Waverly Place
♦ 2008 – Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh
♦ 2006 – 7th Heaven
♦ 2005 – CSI: NY