Jessica Lundy

Jessica R. Lundy (born March 20, 1966)^[7] is an American actress. Although she has appeared in several movies, she is noted more for her television roles, especially as Joel Fleishman's fiancee/ex-fiancee Elaine Shulman on the series Northern Exposure. Lundy also appeared in two episodes of Seinfeld, including the episode titled "The Bubble Boy", playing Jerry's girlfriend who was noted for her peculiar laugh which was described on the show as "Elmer Fudd sitting on a juicer."^[8]

Early life and education

Lundy was born in San Diego, California, the daughter of Jean (née McDonald) and Joel Lundy, a surgical oncologist.^[9] She grew up in Avon, Connecticut.^[10][11][12] Lundy has a younger sister by the name of Judy L. Lundy (born April 1972).^[13]

Lundy attended the Circle in the Square Theatre School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1987 at the Tisch School of the Arts of New York University, where she majored in drama and performing arts.^[6][13] Lundy moved to Los Angeles in 1990.^[10]

Career

Lundy made her film debut with Bright Lights, Big City (1988). That same year, she appeared in Caddyshack II (1988). Lundy also appeared opposite John Larroquette in the 1990 film, Madhouse.^[11]

From 1990 to 1991, Lundy appeared opposite Edward Woodward in the short-lived series, Over My Dead Body.^[14]

Lundy has also performed in theater. In 1994, Lundy portrayed Rita Altabel in an Off-Broadway production of Uncommon Women and Others.^[15]

From 1995 to 1996, Lundy played the titular role of Gloria in the short-lived sitcom, Hope and Gloria.^{[16][17][18][19]}

In 1996, she appeared opposite Tom Arnold in The Stupids.^[10]

As of 2015, Lundy is portraying Inspector Amanda Wainwright in the CBS series, The Inspectors (TV series).^[20]

Filmography

References

External links

• Jessica Lundy at the Internet Movie Database