# Judie Aronson

Judith M. Aronson (born June 7, 1964) is an American actress who has appeared in many films and television shows.

## Career

Aronson was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1964. Her first film role was in the 1984 horror film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Samantha. In 1985, she appeared in the hit comedy movie Weird Science as Hilly and in the action movie American Ninja. Other than short films, she has not appeared in film or television since the 2005 film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
Aronson played Sara Duncan on the short-lived series Pursuit of Happiness (1987–88). She has also made numerous guest appearances on such television shows as Sledge Hammer!, The Powers of Matthew Star, Simon & Simon, Midnight Caller, Full House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Las Vegas, Charles in Charge and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She made an appearance in the 1990 music video, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection", by Nelson.
In addition to her acting career, Aronson is also an entrepreneur. She owned a Curio Shoppe and currently runs Pilates studios in the Los Angeles area.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter | Samantha | |
| 1985 | Weird Science | Hilly | |
| 1985 | American Ninja | Patricia Hickock | |
| 1988 | One Fine Night | Bonnie | Short |
| 1989 | After Midnight | Jennifer | Segment: "A Night on the Town" |
| 1990 | The Sleeping Car | Kim | |
| 1990 | Cool Blue | Cathy | Video |
| 1992 | Desert Kickboxer | Claudia Valenti | |
| 2000 | Lisa Picard Is Famous | Liz | |
| 2000 | Deep Core | Lilly | |
| 2001 | Hannibal | News Reporter | |
| 2005 | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Gift Bag Girl | |
| 2006 | We Fight to Be Free | Emily Chamberlayne | Short |
| 2013 | Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th | Herself | Documentary film |
| 2016 | The Secret of 40 | Marie | Short |
| 2021 | 13 Fanboy | Herself | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | The Powers of Matthew Star | Lisa Wellman | Episode: "Dead Man's Hand" |
| 1983 | Simon & Simon | Ronda | Episode: "The Bare Facts" |
| 1984 | Things Are Looking Up | Randi White | TV film |
| 1986 | Sledge Hammer! | Francine Flambo | Episode: "Under the Gun" |
| 1986 | Dads | Shana | Episode: "The Thing on Allan's Nose" |
| 1987 | Mr. Belvedere | Linda | Episode: "The Mogul" |
| 1987 | Full House | Raven | Episode: "Our Very First Night" |
| 1987–1988 | Pursuit of Happiness | Sara Duncan | Main role |
| 1989 | The New Leave It to Beaver | Jennifer | Episode: "Road Trip" |
| 1989 | Charles in Charge | Luanne | Episode: "Poetic License" |
| 1990 | Growing Pains | Cindy | Episode: "The Return of the Triangle" |
| 1991 | Midnight Caller | Cassie Douglas | Episodes: "City of Lost Souls: Parts 2 & 3" |
| 1991 | Life Goes On | Phoebe | Episode: "Sweet 16" |
| 1991 | Teech | Gina | Episode: "Pizza My Heart" |
| 1991, 1993, 1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Shelly | Episodes: "Slumber Party", "Commencement: Part 1", "Reunion" |
| 1993 | Roc | Nancy | Episode: "Ebony and Ivory" |
| 1996 | Simon | Jackie | Episode: "Simon Goes to the Dogs" |
| 1996 | Night Stand | Maggie | Episode: "UFO Mother Show" |
| 1997 | High Tide | Courteney Robbins | Episodes: "The Old Flame", "Up and Away" |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street | Ms. Seidenman | Episode: "And Justice for Some" |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Valerie Kelmer | Episode: "The Good Doctor" |
| 2004 | Las Vegas | Cheryl Bullock | Episode: "Montecito Lancers" |
| 2009 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th | Herself | Documentary film |