JUDY TENUTA
Judy Tenuta
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 7, 1949
Deathday: October 6, 2022
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Judy Lynn Tenuta (born November 7, 1949 but with a claimed birthdate of 1965) was an American comedian, actress, and comedy musician. She was known for her whimsical and brash persona of "The Love Goddess," mixing insult comedy, observational humor, self-promotion, and bawdy onstage antics. Throughout her career, Tenuta built a niche but devoted following, particularly among members of the LGBTQ community. Tenuta wrote two comedy books and received two Grammy nominations for "Best Comedy Album".
Filmography
Starring
Barbecue Becky
TBA·
Stalking EmoSelf
2023·
Out of the LoopSelf
2018·
Garlic and GunpowderEvelyn 'Evvy' Hancock
2018·
Deadly CrushClaire Voyant
2018·
Celluloid SoulDr. Mulavey
2017·
I Am Sam KinisonSelf
2017·
ScalesShopkeeper
2016·
Mighty MagiswordsQueen Porcina (voice)
Self
2013·
GibsonburgPinkus' Mother
2013·
First PeriodMadame Mulva
2012·
Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Hostess
2011·
Sister MaryOlder Nun
Zinnea
2011·
Doctor SpineMother Spine
2009·
Comedy.tvSelf
2007·
Cory in the HouseRenee Dijon
2006·
Comics UnleashedSelf
Woman Who Gets a Surge Protector
2006·
Material GirlsMargo Thorness
Jayleen the Motel Lady
Mrs. Holler
2001·
10 AttitudesGlenda
Self (archive footage)
Self
Joan
1997·
The Weird Al ShowMadame Judy
1997·
Plump FictionRhonda
1996·
Bruno the Kid1996·
Butch CampSamantha Rottweiler
Judy (voice)
1994·
DuckmanEdna (voice)
Self
Transportation Officer
1993·
Love BitesSgt. Farfalloni
Self
1989·
One Night StandSelf
Self
1974·
Deep Throat Part IIOffice Girl
Production
Additional Writing