Judith Chapman
Judith Chapman is a veteran of daytime television, having appeared in 5 other soaps in the mid 1970's to late 1980's. She guest starred in several primetime shows as well. In addition to her numerous television credits, Judith has also appeared in several films.
Judith, the daughter of a retired Air Force General, was born in Greenville, S.C., but spent most of her childhood living abroad. She began her acting career at the age of 14, working in commercials and "Spaghetti Westerns" while living in Spain. After graduating from Stephens College with a degree in theatre, she headed to New York, where she began working in commercials and theatre. Judith then joined the prestigious Actors' Studio.
After taking a break from acting to teach at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California, Judith returned to acting and also began directing. She mounted the play The Belle of Amherst, based on the life of Emily Dickinson, which she successfully toured throughout the United States. She also directed Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical, Equus, and Born Yesterday, and performed in Sordid Lives, Orson's Shadow, and Blythe Spirit.
Judith lives in Palm Springs, California with her life partner James. The owner of St. James Restaurant in Palm Springs, Judith enjoys teaching yoga. She is also a world traveler, having visited many exotic locations, including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
The Young and the Restless
Gloria Fisher
January 17, 2005 to Present
Silk Stalkings
April 1999
Silk Stalkings
Rita Travers
November 1996
Silk Stalkings
Victoria Reynolds
December 1995
Silk Stalkings
Kathryn Walder
January 1995
Mortal Fear
1994
Fire on the Amazon
Sandra
1993
Murder, She Wrote
Harriet Simmons Wooster
April 1992
Silk Stalkings
K.L. Vannoker
January 1992
Matlock
Miss Radavich
March 1991
Murder, She Wrote
Karen Davies
September 1990
In the Heat of the Night
March 1989
Days of Our Lives
Anjelica Deveraux
1989 to 1990, 1991
Chameleons
Lainie Roberts
1989
The Law and Harry McGraw
Audrey Stivic
February 1988
MacGyver
Dr. Sandra Millhouse
January 1988
One Life to Live
Sandra Montaigne
1987
Stingray
Carla
May 1987
Murder, She Wrote
Dr. Jayne Honig
February 1987
Highway to Heaven
Gail Hall
February 1987
General Hospital
Ginny Blake Webber
1984 to 1986
Ryan's Hope
Charlotte Greer
1983
Remington Steele
Samantha Donahue
December 1983
Trapper John, M.D.
November 1983
Simon & Simon
Denise Carroll
February 1983
The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner
February 1983
The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E (TV)
Z-65
1983
Farrell for the People (TV)
Victoria Walton-Mason
1982
Knight Rider
Linda Elliott
November 1982
The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner
April 1982
The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner
January 1982
The Fall Guy
Kay Faulkner
November 1981
The Five of Me
Sally
1981
Inmates: A Love Story
Leslie
1981
Magnum, P.I
Sara Clifford/Lisa Page
October 1981
Magnum, P.I
Louise DeBolt Jackson
April 1981
The Love Boat
Nancy Atwell
February 1981
Flamingo Road
January 1981
Galactica 1980
Angela
May 1980
Beyond Westworld
Laura Garvey
March 1980
Family
Director
March 1980
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Lara Teasian
February 1980
B.J. and the Bear
Pamela Gerard
January 1980
The Incredible Hulk
Nancy
January 1980
Barnaby Jones
Rita Lockwood
December 1978
Fantasy Island
Evelyn Wallace
September 1978
Kojak
Gretchen Hodges
October 1976
As the World Turns
Natalie Bannon # 1
1975 to 1978
Cinderella (TV)
6th Maiden
1965
The Sweetest Thing
Judy's Mother
2002
28 Days
Deirdre, Soap Opera Cast
2000
Scorpio One
Gibson
1997
Night of the Running Man
Roz Chambers
1994
Dead Space
Stote
1991
And God Created Woman
Alexandra
1988
Desire
Julie Seaver
1983
False Face
Heather/Jane
1976
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2009)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2006, 2008)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Greenville, South Carolina
DATE OF BIRTH: November 15
HAIR: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Neilan Tyree (Dec 8, 1984 – Present)
News Archive: After "exhaustive" search, Chapman is Y&R's new Gloria. [Dec 20, 2004]
News Archive: Judith Chapman criticizes recent Y&R changes [Mar 28, 2016]
News Archive: Y&R's Judith Chapman makes Christmas Eve return [Nov 2, 2016]
News Archive: INTERVIEW: Y&R's Judith Chapman on the celebrated rerelease of her iconic 1977 film Scalpel [Feb 19, 2018]
News Archive: Y&R's Judith Chapman and the Dallas role that could've been [Mar 20, 2018]
News Archive: Judith Chapman confirms she has returned to Days of our Lives, but in what role? [Oct 30, 2018]
News Archive: Judith Chapman confirms she has returned to DAYS as Leo's mom Diana Cooper [Jan 16, 2019]
News Archive: Elegant with a heart of stone: DAYS' Judith Chapman spills all the details on Diana [Jan 30, 2019]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless' Judith Chapman boards Will Smith film King Richard [Mar 18, 2020]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless alum Judith Chapman addresses return rumors [Jun 11, 2020]
News Archive: The Baldwin and Fisher families take center stage on The Young and the Restless [Jul 9, 2020]
News Archive: Judith Chapman returns to The Young and the Restless [Sep 24, 2020]
News Archive: Judith Chapman returns to The Young and the Restless [Jan 6, 2021]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless' Judith Chapman to star in 9/11 play The Guys [Aug 31, 2021]
News Archive: Greg Rikaart, Judith Chapman headed back to The Young and the Restless [Oct 21, 2023]
News Archive: Days of our Lives comings and goings: Judith Chapman returns as Diana Colville [Jun 21, 2024]
