Wendy Schaal
Biography
Wendy Schaal is an American actress and voice actress born on July 2, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Lois Treacy and actor Richard Schaal, and was formerly the stepdaughter of Valerie Harper. Schaal is primarily known for her voice acting work, most notably providing the voice of Francine Smith on the animated television series American Dad!. Her career spans both live-action and voice acting roles in film and television. Schaal comes from a family with entertainment industry connections through her father's acting career and her stepmother's work in television and theater.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- The 'Burbs (2026) as Judy
- There Goes the Neighborhood: The Making of The 'Burbs (2014) as Self
- Loving Annabelle (2007) as Senator Tillman
- American Dad! (2005) as Francine Smith (voice)
- American Dad: The New CIA (2005) as Francine Smith (voice)
- Maxwell Saves the Day (2005) Production Assistant
- Boomtown (2002) as Darlene Beechem
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Vickie Dimas
- Holiday in the Sun (2001) as Jill
- Boston Public (2000) as Mrs. Callie Webb
- The Huntress (2000)
- Family Guy (1999) as Francine Smith (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Secretary (voice)
- Providence (1999) as Nancy Neiman
- Small Soldiers (1998) as Marion Fimple
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Randy's Mother (segment "The Woods")
- Fired Up (1997) as Susan
- The Toy Shop (1996) Production Assistant
- Jungle Boy (1996) Production Assistant
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Charlene
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as Nurse Nancy
- Out There (1995) as Paige Davis
- Friends (1994) as Jeannine
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Mrs. Cahn
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Velmont Girl
- My Girl 2 (1994) as Emily Pommeroy (uncredited)
- Reform School Girl (1994) as Velmont Girl
- Runaway Daughters (1994) as Mrs. Cahn
- The X-Files (1993) as Martha Crittendon
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Brenda
- Red Shoe Diaries (1992) as 'Lilac' Boss
- Going Under (1991) as Jan Michaels
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Tammy Tambo
- Good Grief (1990)
- The 'Burbs (1989) as Bonnie Rumsfield
- Nearly Departed (1989) as Liz Dooley
- Dear John (1988) as Lisa
- Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Full House (1987) as Vivian
- My Two Dads (1987) as Christine
- Innerspace (1987) as Wendy
- *batteries not included (1987) as Pamela
- Munchies (1987) as Marge Mavalle
- When the Time Comes (1987) as Laura
- MacGyver (1985) as Karen Blake
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Sheena
- Creature (1985) as Beth Sladen
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Zuleika Brown
- Night Court (1984) as Diane
- Airwolf (1984) as Marilyn Kelsy
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Emma Tate
- Cover Up (1984)
- Where the Boys Are (1984) as Sandra Roxbury
- Fatal Vision (1984) as Colette MacDonald
- The A-Team (1983) as Karen
- Knight Rider (1982) as Jamie Downs
- It's a Living (1980) as Vicki Allen
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Julie
- Record City (1978) as Lorraine
- The Love Boat (1977) as Elaine Hamilton
- Fish (1977)
- Bound for Glory (1976) as Mary Jo Guthrie
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Christie Norton
- Happy Days (1974)
- Rhoda (1974)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wendy Schaal best known for?
Wendy Schaal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Loving Annabelle (2007), The Devil's Backbone (2001), A View to a Kill (1985), Six Feet Under (2001).
When and where was Wendy Schaal born?
Wendy Schaal was born on July 2, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Wendy Schaal have?
Wendy Schaal has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is Wendy Schaal's background in cinema and television?
Wendy Schaal is an American actress and voice actress born on July 2, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Lois Treacy and actor Richard Schaal, and was formerly the stepdaughter of Valerie Harper. Schaal is primarily known for her voice acting work, most notably providing the voice of Francine Smith on t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Jeannine — aged about 39
- The X-Files (1993) as Martha Crittendon — aged about 38
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Vickie Dimas — aged about 46
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Mrs. Cahn — aged about 39
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Velmont Girl — aged about 39
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Christie Norton — aged about 19
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