Jami Gertz
Biography
Jami Beth Gertz is an American actress born on October 28, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. Known for her work in film and television, she has 54 known acting credits. Her early film roles include The Lost Boys, Quicksilver, and Less Than Zero. On television, she appeared in the nineteen-eighties series Square Pegs alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, and the nineteen-ninety-six film Twister. Additionally, she is known for her role as Judy Miller in the CBS sitcom Still Standing, which starred Mark Addy.
Career overview
Jami Beth Gertz is an American actress born on October 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. Known for a career spanning film and television, she gained recognition for her early roles in feature films including The Lost Boys, Quicksilver, and Less Than Zero, as well as the 1996 film Twister.
On television, Gertz appeared in the 1980s television series Square Pegs alongside Sarah Jessica Parker. She later took on the role of Judy Miller in the CBS sitcom Still Standing, starring opposite Mark Addy.
Her acting career includes 54 known credits on the Movie Database. Throughout her career, she has established herself through a variety of television and film projects.
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- Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero (2026) Executive Producer
- Magic City: An American Fantasy (2025) Executive Producer
- I Want You Back (2022) as Rita
- This Is Us (2016) as Marin Rosenthal
- Difficult People (2015) as David's Wife
- Dealin' with Idiots (2013) as Rosie
- The Neighbors (2012) as Debbie Weaver
- A Better Life (2011) Producer
- Modern Family (2009) as Laura
- Lost Holiday: The Jim & Suzanne Shemwell Story (2007) as Suzanne Shemwell
- Shark (2006) as Sara Metcalfe
- Keeping Up with the Steins (2006) as Joanne Fiedler
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story (2005) as Marilyn Gambrell
- Entourage (2004) as Marlo Klein
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Undercover Christmas (2003) as Brandi O'Neill
- Still Standing (2002) as Judy Miller
- Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002) as Gilda Radner
- Lip Service (2001) as Kat
- Seven Girlfriends (2000) as Lisa
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Kimmy Bishop
- Twister (1996) as Melissa
- ER (1994) as Nina Pomerantz
- This Can't Be Love (1994) as Sarah
- Jersey Girl (1992) as Toby
- Sibs (1991) as Lily Ruscio
- Dream On (1990) as Jane Harnick, Kidnapper
- Sibling Rivalry (1990) as Jeanine
- Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) as Emily Pear
- Seinfeld (1989) as Jane
- Silence Like Glass (1989) as Eva Martin
- Listen to Me (1989) as Monica Tomanski
- Renegades (1989) as Barbara
- The Lost Boys (1987) as Star
- Less Than Zero (1987) as Blair
- Crossroads (1986) as Frances
- Quicksilver (1986) as Terri
- Solarbabies (1986) as Terra
- Mischief (1985) as Rosalie
- Sixteen Candles (1984) as Robin
- Alphabet City (1984) as Sophia
- Dreams (1984) as Martha Spino
- Family Ties (1982) as Jocelyn Clark
- Square Pegs (1982) as Muffy Tepperman
- Endless Love (1981) as Patty
- On the Right Track (1981) as Big Girl
- The Facts of Life (1979) as Boots St. Clair
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978)