Cathy Podewell
Cathy Podewell | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1964 Evanston, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–1995, 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) | Steven Glueck (m. 1989) |
Cathy Podewell (born January 27, 1964) is an American actress known for playing the role of Cally Harper Ewing on Dallas from 1988 to 1991.[1]
Early life and education[]
Podewell was born in Evanston, Illinois.[1][2] She moved to Walnut Creek, California and was raised there by her father, a teacher, and her mother, a real estate agent. Her paternal grandparents, Lester Podewell and Beverly Younger, were also actors.[2] She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara where she studied theater arts and dancing.[2]
Career[]
Podewell is best known for playing Cally Harper Ewing, the second wife of the character J.R. Ewing, on Dallas from 1988 to 1991. Podewell also appeared in the 1988 horror film Night of the Demons and the 1989 comedy film Beverly Hills Brats. She also had guest appearances on television series, including Valerie, Murder, She Wrote, Beverly Hills, 90210, Paradise, Walker, Texas Ranger and Growing Pains. She had no credits from 1995 to 2013, instead choosing to focus on motherhood.
In 2013, Podewell reprised her role as Cally Harper for J.R. Ewing's funeral episode in the second season of the new Dallas.[3] She made her film return in 2020, with starring role in the horror film Reunion from Hell, making her return to the horror genre after a 30 year absence.[4]
Personal life[]
Podewell married Steven Glueck in May 1989.[5][6] They have three children.[7]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Lady Blue | Peggy Brennan | Episode: "Beasts of Prey" |
| 1988 | Valerie | Courtney | Episode: "The King and I" |
| 1988 | Growing Pains | Lydia Shayne | Episode: "Dance Fever" (Part 1 & 2) |
| 1988 | Night of the Demons | Judy Cassidy | Feature film |
| 1988–91 | Dallas | Cally Harper Ewing | Main cast (70 episodes) |
| 1989 | Beverly Hills Brats | Tiffany | Feature film |
| 1991 | Paradise | Laura | Episode: "The Women" |
| 1991 | Earth Angel | Angela | TV film |
| 1991 | Murder, She Wrote | Beth Dawson | Episode: "Unauthorized Obituary" |
| 1993 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Ginger O'Hara / Marla Crawford | Episode: "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window" |
| 1995 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Audrey 'Candy Delight' Forrester | Episode: "Blue Movies" |
| 2013 | Dallas | Cally Harper | Episode: "J.R.'s Masterpiece" |
| 2014 | Unmatched | Mother | Short film |
| 2016 | Be Here Now | Mother | Short film |
| 2021 | Reunion from Hell | Laurel Conner |
Award nomination[]
- 1991: Nomination – Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress: Prime Time
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Lavin, Cheryl (March 25, 1990). "Cathy Podewell". Chicago Tribune. Chicago. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Buck, Jerry (December 8, 1988). "Cathy Podewell plays J.R.'s 'shotgun bride'". The Telegraph. 120 (216). Nashua, New Hampshire. p. 55. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ William Keck (2013-01-15). "Keck's Exclusives: Dallas Welcomes Back Mandy Winger and Cally Harper". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ Bond, Nick (August 30, 2020). "'Night of the Demons' Star Cathy Podewell Returns to Horror in New Slasher Film 'Reunion From Hell'".
- ^ "Really like Cathy Podewell, the actress who plays..." Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. April 12, 1990. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ Gallela, Ron (October 28, 1989). "WireImage Ron Gallela Archive - File Photos 2008". www.gettyimages.com. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ "@cathypodewell is on Instagram • 1,364 people follow their account". www.instagram.com.
External links[]
- 1964 births
- Living people
- American soap opera actresses
- American television actresses
- Actresses from Evanston, Illinois
- University of California, Santa Barbara alumni