Juanin Clay
Encyclopedia
Juanin Clay was an American
actress who appeared in the 1983 drama-thriller film WarGames
. She was one of the contenders for the role of Wilma Deering
in the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
TV series, but lost the role when Erin Gray
returned to reprise her role from the theatrical release. Clay later guest starred in the Buck Rogers episode "Vegas in Space", playing a character very similar to Deering named Marla Landers, who is briefly partnered with Rogers.
Clay also appeared as a guest star on a number of TV series including Father Murphy
, L.A. Law
, and The Edge of Night
(she originated the role of Raven Alexander, before Sharon Gabet
took over the role). In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the mini-series Robert Kennedy & His Times
. She also had a minor role in the film WarGames
.
Clay attended The Ethel Walker School
, in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College
, then earned a Master's in Education from Harvard University
.
The cause of her death is disputed. Some sources say she died of breast cancer, however the user-edited Internet Movie Database
site says her death was caused by a heart ailment.
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress who appeared in the 1983 drama-thriller film WarGames
WarGames
WarGames is a 1983 American Cold War suspense/science-fiction film written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes and directed by John Badham. The film stars Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy....
. She was one of the contenders for the role of Wilma Deering
Wilma Deering
Wilma Deering is a fictional character featured in the various iterations of Buck Rogers which have spanned many media over the years.Through all the versions of Buck Rogers, Wilma Deering has maintained some clear characteristics. She is a sometimes romantic interest for Buck, always a loyal...
in the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is an American science fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons between 1979–1981, and the feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film several months before the series aired....
TV series, but lost the role when Erin Gray
Erin Gray
Erin Gray is an American actress, perhaps best known for her roles as Kate Summers in the situation comedy Silver Spoons and as Colonel Wilma Deering in the science fiction television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century....
returned to reprise her role from the theatrical release. Clay later guest starred in the Buck Rogers episode "Vegas in Space", playing a character very similar to Deering named Marla Landers, who is briefly partnered with Rogers.
Clay also appeared as a guest star on a number of TV series including Father Murphy
Father Murphy
Father Murphy is an American television drama series that aired on the NBC network from November 3, 1981 to September 18, 1983. Michael Landon created the series, was the executive producer, and also directed the show in partnership with William F...
, L.A. Law
L.A. Law
L.A. Law is a US television legal drama that ran on NBC from September 15, 1986 to May 19, 1994. L.A. Law reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights,...
, and The Edge of Night
The Edge of Night
The Edge of Night is an American television mystery series/soap opera produced by Procter & Gamble. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network until November 28, 1975; the series then moved to ABC, where it aired from December 1, 1975, until December 28, 1984...
(she originated the role of Raven Alexander, before Sharon Gabet
Sharon Gabet
Sharon Gabet is an American actress known for roles on daytime soap operas.Her longest running role was as Raven Alexander Whitney on The Edge of Night from 1977 to 1984. She also appeared as Brittany Peterson on Another World and as Melinda Cramer Janssen on One Life to Live .-External links:...
took over the role). In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the mini-series Robert Kennedy & His Times
Robert Kennedy & His Times
Robert Kennedy & His Times is a 1985 American television miniseries directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. The miniseries was released in three parts and depicts the life of Robert F. Kennedy.-Cast:- Crew :-Awards and nominations:...
. She also had a minor role in the film WarGames
WarGames
WarGames is a 1983 American Cold War suspense/science-fiction film written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes and directed by John Badham. The film stars Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy....
.
Clay attended The Ethel Walker School
Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School is a college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12 in Simsbury, Connecticut.-History:Founded in 1911, the school was one of the first college preparatory schools for girls in the United States. The school sits on ; an additional of school land has been...
, in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College
Smith College
Smith College is a private, independent women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is the largest member of the Seven Sisters...
, then earned a Master's in Education from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
.
The cause of her death is disputed. Some sources say she died of breast cancer, however the user-edited Internet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database
Internet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
site says her death was caused by a heart ailment.
External links
- Juanin Clay, the woman who would have been Wilma - tribute site