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Juanin Clay
Juanin Clay in 1979
Born
Juanin Clay de Zalduondo

(1949-11-26)November 26, 1949
DiedMarch 12, 1995(1995-03-12) (aged 45)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materSmith College
Harvard University (Ed.M.)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • teacher
Years active1956–1991
Known forWarGames
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The Edge of Night
Spouse
Joe Lambie
(m. 1981)

Juanin Clay (born Juanin Clay de Zalduondo;[1][2] November 26, 1949 – March 12, 1995) was an American actress whose films included WarGames and The Legend of the Lone Ranger.

Early years

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Clay was born in Westchester County, New York, to Antonio and Barbara de Zalduondo.[1][3] and attended the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College, then earned a master's degree in education from Harvard University.[2] She was a kindergarten teacher in Connecticut before she became an actress.[3]

Career

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Clay originated the role of Raven Alexander on the daytime soap opera The Edge of Night from 1976 to 1977,[4][5] and chose to leave to pursue other projects.[6] She was a contender for the role of Wilma Deering in the 1979–1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, but lost the role to Erin Gray, who returned to reprise her role from the 1979 theatrical release. Clay later guest-starred in the Buck Rogers episode "Vegas in Space", playing Marla Landers, who briefly partnered with Rogers. Clay appeared as a guest star on a number of TV series, including Father Murphy and L.A. Law. In 1981, she appeared in The Legend of the Lone Ranger, and in 1983, she had a small role in WarGames.[7] In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the miniseries Robert Kennedy and His Times. She was a founding member of the New York Acting Unit, a Shakespearean repertory group, and the co-author, producer, and director of King of the City, a drama about Al Capone.[7][8][9]

Clay's work on stage included acting off-Broadway and in productions in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland.[3]

Personal life and death

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In 1981, Clay married Joe Lambie, who played opposite her as Logan Swift on The Edge of Night.[1][2] She was a Christian Scientist.[3]

Clay died in a convalescent hospital in Los Angeles on March 12, 1995, "after a lengthy illness". She was 45 years old.[3]

Legacy

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The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.[10]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1976–1977 The Edge of Night Raven Alexander TV series
1978 Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery TV movie
1979 The Fantastic Seven Dinah Latimore TV movie
1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Major Marla Landers Episode: "Vegas in Space" (S1/E5)
1980 Skag Joyce TV series
1980 The Associates Yvonne Winslow TV series
1980 House Calls TV series
1981 Foul Play Pandora TV series
1981 Nero Wolfe Annabel Fey TV series
1981 The Legend of the Lone Ranger Amy Striker Film
1982 The Long Summer of George Adams Ann Sharp TV movie
1982 Father Murphy Amanda Singer TV series
1983 WarGames Patricia Healy Film
1985 Robert Kennedy and His Times Jacqueline Kennedy TV series
1985 Our Family Honor Rita Danzig TV series
1986 L.A. Law Judge Alice Ratakowsky TV series
1991 Shannon's Deal Greed TV series

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Obituaries: Juanin Clay de Zalduondo". Bronxville Review Press-Reporter. March 30, 1995. p. 8. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Juanin de Zalduondo Wed to Joseph Lambie". The New York Times. April 26, 1981. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e Brady, David E. (March 16, 1995). "Obituaries: * Juanin Clay; Actress, Director". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013.
  4. ^ Schemering, Christopher (September 1985). "The Edge of Night". The Soap Opera Encyclopedia. Ballantine Books. pp. 85–92. ISBN 0-345-32459-5.
  5. ^ Waggett, Gerard J. (November 1997). "The Edge of Night". The Soap Opera Encyclopedia. Harper Paperbacks. pp. 254–266. ISBN 0-061-01157-6.
  6. ^ Reed, Jon-Michael (September 25, 1977). "Soap Opera Notes". Daily News: 189. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b Arkush, Michael (20 March 1992). "Actor-Writer Provides a New Take on Gangster Capone in King of the City". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  8. ^ Lefkowitz, David (28 March 1998). "CA To Hear Bitter Truth About Al Capone Through Mar. 28". Playbill. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  9. ^ Coker, Laura (20 August 2007). "King of the City: An evening with Al Capone". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  10. ^ Rauzi, Robin (29 January 1998). "Sympathetic Crime King". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
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