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Actress
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20 April 1945(Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)
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Biography
Introduction
Judith O'Dea (born April 20, 1945) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Barbra in the 1968 George A. Romero film Night of the Living Dead.
Career
O'Dea as the catatonic and helpless Barbra in Night of the Living Dead, seen here with Duane Jones.
In addition to her signature role, O'Dea has appeared in the television movie The Pirate in the 1970s. She later took a break from acting to focus on raising her family.
In the new century, O'Dea returned to acting in several low budget horror films including the films Claustrophobia, Evil Deeds, October Moon and Women's Studies. She also returned to the Barbra role for the upcoming Night of the Living Dead: Genesis.
O'Dea owns and operates O'Dea Communications, a firm which deals in oral communications training.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Night of the Living Dead | Barbra | |
| 1978 | The Pirate | Annie | TV movie |
| 2003 | Claustrophobia | Alena Gray | |
| 2005 | October Moon | Mrs. Hamilton | |
| 2008 | November Son | Emily Hamilton | |
| 2009 | Timo Rose's Beast | Boomer's Mother | |
| 2010 | Women's Studies | Senator Gayle Hamlin | |
| 2011 | Shy of Normal: Tales of New Life Experiences | Actress on TV | |
| 2014 | Safe Inside | Crystal Lake | |
| Hole in the Wall | Augusta Gein | ||
| They Came from the Ether | Miss Clara |