Naomi Judd

Naomi Judd was an American actress and producer who is best known for Someone Like You, An Evergreen Christmas, and Route 65 Nashville.

Personal and Family Life

Naomi Judd was born on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. She was married to Larry Strickland from May 6, 1989, until her death in 2022 and was previously married to Michael Charles Ciminella from 1964 to 1972. She had two daughters, Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd, both of whom are well-known in the entertainment industry.

Death and Legacy

Naomi Judd passed away on April 30, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her death was ruled as a suicide, which brought attention to mental health issues and the struggles many face. She is remembered for her impact on country music and her contributions to film and television.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Killing Game 2011-10-30 Sandra Duncan
The Littlest Angel’s Easter 2005-03-01
Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story 1983-03-08 Redhead
Nearlyweds 2013-01-12 Renee
Rio Diablo 1993-02-28 Flora Mae Pepper
Window Wonderland 2013-11-23 Rita
An Evergreen Christmas 2014-11-04 Honey
All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration 2017-10-25 Self
Family Tree 1999-01-01 Sarah Musser
A Holiday Romance 1999-12-08 Lily Waite
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O 1993-05-22 Self
V.C. Andrews’ Ruby 2021-03-20 Catherine Landry
Hazel Dickens: It’s Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song 2002-03-21 Self
More American Graffiti 1979-08-03 Girl in Bus
Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler 2021-09-23 Self
The Women of Country 1993-05-06 Self
Country Queens at the BBC 2014-11-07 Self (archive footage)
Today 1952-01-14 Self
Star Search 1995-05-20 Self – Judge
Can You Duet 2008-04-14
The Tony Danza Show 2004-09-13 Self
The Early Show 1999-11-01 Self
Frasier 1993-09-16 Lillian (voice)
Hot Country Nights 1991-11-24
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 1996-06-10 Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark 1988-09-05
Naomi’s New Morning 2005-11-27 Self – Host
This Is Pop 2021-03-06 Self (archive footage)
3rd Rock from the Sun 1996-01-09 Frances Randell
Hollywood Squares 1998-09-14 Self – Panelist
Intimate Portrait 1993-11-14 Self
Reading Rainbow 1983-06-06 Herself – Narrator (voice)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen 2009-07-16 Self – Guest