Actor
Judith O'Dea
1945
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 20 April 1945, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Known for
- Night of the Living Dead
, The American Nightmare, October Moon
Judith O'Dea is an American actress born in Pittsburgh in 1945. She is best known as Barbra, the traumatized young woman who opens George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968), a landmark of modern horror. She has since appeared in many independent horror projects and fan-oriented productions.
Where to start
Night of the Living Dead (1968)Full guide
Her signature role as Barbra in Romero's landmark horror film, which reshaped the zombie genre.
The American Nightmare (2000)Log in to add it to the library
Documentary on 1970s American horror in which she appears, reflecting her standing as a genre figure.
October Moon (2005)Log in to add it to the library
Independent horror feature that marked a return to genre acting decades after her debut.
Doc of the Dead (2014)Log in to add it to the library
Documentary on zombie cinema's history and legacy, featuring her as a Night of the Living Dead veteran.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 30
- 1968Night of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbra
- 1987Creepy ClassicsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbra - (archive footage)
- 1991Halloween Monster BashLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbra (archive footage)
- 1993Zombie Jamboree ‘93Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Herself
- 2000The American NightmareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2003Something to Scream AboutLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Herself
- 2003ClaustrophobiaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alena Gray
- 2005October MoonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emily Hamilton
- 2005The Perfect Scary MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2008October Moon 2: November SonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Emily Hamilton
- 2009Autopsy of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archival footage)
- 2009Timo Rose's BeastLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Boomer's Mother
- 2010Women's StudiesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Senator Gayle Hamlin
- 2011Underground Entertainment: The MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lovely Judy
- 2014Doc of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2014Hole In The WallLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Augusta Gein
- 2014Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk DocumentaryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2014They Came from the EtherLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Miss Clara
- 2015Abandoned DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Doctor Pamela Myers
- 2015Chronicles of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2017Safe InsideLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Crystal Lake
- 2018Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbara
- 2020Kill GigglesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Deborah di Prima
- 2022They Came from the AtticLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbra (Archival Footage)
- 2023Night of Horror in BrazilLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbra (Archive footage)
- 2024How to Date Billy WalshLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbra (archive footage)
- 2025CoyotesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 2025Safe Inside 2Log in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2026Vampire Zombies...from Space!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Vampira
- 2026It’s a Wonderful Night of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barbara
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