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 |