Judi Meredith was an American actress who is best known for Jack the Giant Killer, Queen of Blood, and Shirley Temple’s Storybook. She was born as Judith Clare Boutin on October 13, 1936, in Portland, Oregon, and passed away on April 30, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Personal and Family Life
Judi Meredith was married to Gary Nelson from May 2, 1962, until her death in 2014. Together, they had two sons named Garrett and Blue Nelson. In her younger years, she was a talented figure skater and was part of the Ice Follies. After an accident that led to serious injuries, she shifted her focus to acting in 1956 when she caught the attention of George Burns in a play.
Career
Throughout her acting career, Judi appeared in several films and television shows. She gained fame for her roles in various genres, including fantasy and horror, and was known for her appearances alongside notable stars. Apart from acting, she had brief romances with famous personalities, including Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra. She was also an enthusiastic photographer.
Death and Legacy
Judi Meredith died on April 30, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada, under undisclosed circumstances. Her contributions to the film and television industry are remembered, particularly her performances in cult classic films. Judi’s resilience in overcoming personal hardships and shifting careers continues to inspire aspiring actors and entertainers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Jack the Giant Killer | 1962-05-18 | Princess Elaine |
| Queen of Blood | 1966-03-01 | Laura James |
| The Night Walker | 1964-12-30 | Joyce Holland |
| Dark Intruder | 1965-07-25 | Evelyn Lang |
| Money, Women and Guns | 1958-10-01 | Sally Gunston |
| Summer Love | 1958-03-10 | Joan Wright |
| Wild Heritage | 1958-07-23 | Callie Bascomb (as Judy Meredith) |
| The Raiders | 1963-12-01 | Calamity Jane |
| American in Paris | 1964-08-03 | Penny Miles |
| Something Big | 1971-11-19 | Carrie Standall |
| A Letter to Nancy | 1965-01-14 | Carol Reed |
| Hawaii Five-O | 1968-09-20 | Nurse Higgins |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Lily |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Anna |
| Rawhide | 1959-01-09 | Kate Wentworth |
| Ben Casey | 1961-10-02 | |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | Carrie Day |
| General Electric Theater | 1953-02-01 | Babe |
| Emergency! | 1972-01-22 | |
| The Tall Man | 1960-09-10 | |
| 87th Precinct | 1961-09-25 | |
| Sam Benedict | 1962-09-15 | |
| The Virginian | 1962-09-19 | Ruth |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957-09-14 | |
| Yancy Derringer | 1958-10-02 | Charlotte Dubois |
| The Millionaire | 1955-01-19 | Janie Naylor |
| M Squad | 1957-09-20 | Mary Burnett |
| Toma | 1973-03-21 | |
| Riverboat | 1959-09-13 | Louise Harrison |
| The New Breed | 1961-10-03 | Florence Charron |
| Hotel de Paree | 1959-10-02 | |
| The George Burns Show | 1958-10-21 | Judi Meredith |
| Vacation Playhouse | 1963-07-22 | |
| Panic! | 1957-03-05 | |
| The Roaring 20’s | 1960-10-15 | |
| General Electric Theater | 1953-02-01 | Penny Miles |
| General Electric Theater | 1953-02-01 | Julie Boynton |
| Hawaii Five-O | 1968-09-20 | Paula |
| Bonanza | 1959-09-12 | Linda Roberts |