{{Short description|American actress}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2021}} {{Infobox person | name = Judie Aronson | image = <!-- only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people. Non-free and "fair use" images, e.g. promo photos, CD/DVD covers, posters, screen captures, etc., will be deleted - see WP:NONFREE --> | birth_name = <!-- Valid citation required for full name for BLP. (WP:BLPPRIVACY) --> | birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1964|6}} | birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S. | occupation = Actress, entrepreneur, pilates studio owner | education = Grant High School | height = | years_active = 1983–present | website = }} '''Judith Aronson''' (born in June 1964) is an American actress who has appeared in many films and television shows.
==Career== Born in June 1964,<ref>Aronson, Judie (June 10, 2025). [https://www.facebook.com/JudieAronsonFanPage/posts/thank-you-the-80s-ruled-it-was-a-perfect-bday-and-yes-the-80s-ruled-love-your-pa/1290002659798433/ "Thank You, 'The 80s Ruled'"]. Facebook. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "The 80s Ruled (June 8, 2025): Happy 61st birthday today to Judie Aronson, who we remember from her roles in 1984's Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Samantha, and 1985's Weird Science as HIlly, and American Ninja as Patricia!"</ref> and raised in Los Angeles,<ref>Fandom Spotlite (April 2, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_syFgaSsUw&t=53s "WEIRD SCIENCE Judie Aronson Panel – NJHC March 2023"]. Youtube. Retrieved March 10, 2026.</ref> Aronson is one of five daughters born to Diane Fern (née Weinberg) and Hillel Samuel Aronson.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/193075791/ "Obituaries: ARONSON: Diane W."]. ''The Los Angeles Times''. April 29, 2007. p. B15. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "Passed away April 26, at age 75. She is survived by her daughters, Naomi (Ze’ev) Pollack, Debbi (John) Landsberger, Terri (Larry) Novak, Judie Aronson, and Jacqueline Aronson; sister, Judie (Soron) Litman; grandchildren, Tiffany (Bryan) Campbell, Dovid Pollack, Brent, Brandon and Jessi Goldman and Hannah Landsberger. Services will be held at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills, Sunday, April 29th, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Guardians," c/o The Jewish Home for the Aged in Reseda, CA."</ref><ref name="b&g">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune/193049668/ "Bride and Groom"]. ''Star Tribune''. April 13, 1952. p. 2W. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "Mr. and Mrs. Hillel Samuel Aronson (Diane Fern Weinberg) were married last Sunday in Beth El synagogue, with the groom's father officiating. He is the son of Rabbi and Mrs. David Aronson, 1217 Thomas avenue N., and the bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Weinberg, 1016 Knox avenue N. A reception in the synagogue social hall followed the nuptial ceremony. The traditional Hebrew religious bridal dinner, the sheva brochos, for 125 members of the families, the rabbis and their wives, was held in the vestry rooms. The newlyweds will leave today on an extended honeymoon to New York where Mr. Aronson is studying at the Jewish Theological Seminary."</ref><ref name="dwbbha">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-minneapolis-star/193064747/ "Diane Weinberg Becomes Bride of Hillel Aronson"]. ''The Minneapolis Star''. April 11, 1952. p. 28. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "They will leave Sunday for New York for an extended honeymoon. Mrs. Aronson will return to Minneapolis in late April to complete her studies at Miss Wood's school of Macalester college. Mr. Aronson will resume his studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York, where he is preparing to enter the rabbinate. After Sept. 1, the newlyweds will make their home in New York."</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/whittier-star-review/193060926/ "Hadassah Program To Be Sung"]. ''Whittier Star Review''. Sep 24, 1961. p. 9. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "Mrs. Hillel Aronson will present the various projects of Hadassah in song at the meet- Ing of Whittier Chapter Tuesday at the Whittier Jewish' Community Center. [...] Mrs. Aronson, winner of several voice contests, studied at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Several years ago she and her husband hitchhiked through 15 countries in Europe and Asia, ending their journey in Israel. Her program in song is entitled, 'What Hadassah Means to Me'."</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-argonaut/193053173/ "Free Lectures In Playa Del Rey: Meditation For Moderns"]. ''The Argonaut''. November 27, 1980. p. 2. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "For seekers of better health, relationships, and peace of mind. Your opportunity to hear Meditation technique professionally presented and how it relates to Est, Bio-feedback, Gesalt and Christian Healing. by Sam Aronson Lecturer, author, former Rabbinical student and successful businessman. 7:30 p.m. Each Tuesday Evening, December 2nd thru January 20th. Clubhouse, Cross Creeki Village, 8650 Gulana Ave., Playa del Rey 90291. Each lecture complete in itself."</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune/193068735/ "Jewish Unit Names Queen"]. ''Minneapolis Sunday Tribune''. November 7, 1948. p. 4L. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "Diane Weinberg, 16, 1016 Knox Avenue N., was crowned sweetheart of Aleph Zadik Aleth, youth fraternity of B'nai B'rith at its dance in Nicollet Hotel Saturday. One of seven candidates, she was chosen by popular vote."</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune/193052317/ "Right Off the Reel: Minneapolis Hebrew School Dedicates Cornerstone"]. ''Minneapolis Star Tribune''. August 31, 1936. p. 5. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "Mrs. Robert H. Ross, refreshment chairman, saw to it that Dolly Gitelman (left) and Diane Weinberg didn't go away thirsty."</ref> She is also the granddaughter of Russian-born Rabbi David Aronson,<ref name="dwbbha"/><ref name="b&g"/> former President of the Rabbinical Assembly of America and author, in 1945, of ''The Jewish Way of Life''.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times/193101464/ "Deaths Elsewhere: "]. ''Tampa Bay Times''. October 24, 1988. p. 7B. Retrieved March 10, 2026. "RABBI DAVID ARONSON, 96, former president of the Rabbinical Assembly of America, died Thursday in Los Angeles after a short illness. Mr. Aronson was born in Russia in 1892 [...] Aronson served congregations in Salt Lake City and Duluth, Minn., before joining Beth El Synagogue in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park in 1924. From 1948 to 1950, he was president of the Rabbinical Assembly of America, an assembly of 1,200 Conservative rabbis. His book, The Jewish Way of Life, published in 1945, has been reprinted many times."</ref> She attended Grant High School.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/193054180/ "Grant's 'A' Students"]. ''The Los Angeles Times''. June 7, 1981. Pt. VIII, p. 12. "Kevin Abbott, Susan Altman, Judie Aronson, Osamah Ashaun, San Autten, Donna Babbin, Karna Bacon"</ref>
Aronson's first film role was in the 1984 horror film ''Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter'' as Samantha. In 1985, she appeared in the hit comedy movie ''Weird Science'' as Hilly<ref name="easyreader">{{Cite news |last=Dryden |first=Carly |date=March 19, 2009 |title=From 'Weird Science' to Pilates |work=Easy Reader News |url=http://archive.easyreadernews.com/story.php?StoryID=20034792&IssuePath= |url-status=dead |access-date=September 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913230844/http://archive.easyreadernews.com/story.php?StoryID=20034792&IssuePath= |archive-date=September 13, 2017}}</ref> and in the action movie ''American Ninja''.<ref>{{cite web |title=American Ninja|url=https://variety.com/1984/film/reviews/american-ninja-1200426646/|website=Variety|access-date=November 1, 2017|date=January 1, 1985}}</ref> She briefly retired from acting in film and television after the 2005 film ''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'' before returning in 2013 to appear in the documentary ''Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th.''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.blu-ray.com/Crystal-Lake-Memories-The-Complete-History-of-Friday-the-13th/243015/#Castandcrew |title=Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) |access-date=2024-12-15 |via=www.blu-ray.com}}</ref>
Aronson played Sara Duncan on the short-lived series ''Pursuit of Happiness'' (1987–88).<ref name="singleseasonsitcomsbook">{{cite book|last1=Leszczak|first1=Bob|title=Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide|date=2016|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786499588|page=132|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7OHIDAAAQBAJ&q=judie+aronson+pursuit+of+happiness&pg=PA132|access-date=September 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name="latimes">{{cite news|last1=Reilly|first1=Sue|title=A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : The Curious New Olde Curio Shoppe |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-08-va-968-story.html|access-date=September 30, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times|date=January 8, 1993}}</ref> She has also made numerous guest appearances on such television shows as ''Sledge Hammer!'', ''The Powers of Matthew Star'', ''Simon & Simon'', ''Midnight Caller'', ''Full House'', ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', ''Las Vegas'', ''Charles in Charge'' and ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent''. She made an appearance in the 1990 music video, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection", by Nelson.
In addition to her acting career, Aronson is also an entrepreneur. She owned a Curio Shoppe and currently{{when|date=March 2020}} runs Pilates studios in the Los Angeles area.<ref name="latimes"/><ref name="easyreader" />
==Filmography==
===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- |1984 |''Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter'' |Samantha Lane | |- | rowspan="2" |1985 |''Weird Science'' |Hilly | |- |''American Ninja'' |Patricia Hickock | |- |1988 |''One Fine Night'' |Bonnie |Short |- |1989 |''After Midnight'' |Jennifer |Segment: "A Night on the Town" |- | rowspan="2" |1990 |''{{sortname|The|Sleeping Car|nolink=1}}'' |Kim | |- |''Cool Blue'' |Cathy | |- |1992 |''Desert Kickboxer'' |Claudia Valenti | |- | rowspan="2" |2000 |''Lisa Picard Is Famous'' |Liz | |- |''Deep Core'' |Lilly | |- |2001 |''Hannibal'' |News Reporter | |- |2005 |''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'' |Gift Bag Girl | |- |2006 |''We Fight to Be Free'' |Emily Chamberlayne |Short |- |2016 |''{{sortname|The|Secret of 40|nolink=1}}'' |Marie |Short |- |2021 |''13 Fanboy'' |Herself | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | rowspan="2" |1983 |''{{sortname|The|Powers of Matthew Star}}'' |Lisa Wellman |Episode: "Dead Man's Hand" |- |''Simon & Simon'' |Ronda |2 episodes |- |1984 |''Things Are Looking Up'' |Randi White |TV film |- | rowspan="2" |1986 |''Sledge Hammer!'' |Francine Flambo |Episode: "Under the Gun" |- |''Dads'' |Shana |Episode: "The Thing on Allan's Nose" |- | rowspan="2" |1987 |''Mr. Belvedere'' |Linda |Episode: "The Mogul" |- |''Full House'' |Raven |Episode: "Our Very First Night" |- |1987–1988 |''Pursuit of Happiness'' |Sara Duncan |Main role (10 episodes) |- | rowspan="3" |1989 |''{{sortname|The|New Leave It to Beaver}}'' |Jennifer |Episode: "Road Trip" |- |''Charles in Charge'' |Luanne |Episode: "Poetic License" |- |''Sister Kate'' |Brenda |Episode: "April in Paris" |- |1990 |''Growing Pains'' |Cindy |Episode: "The Return of the Triangle" |- | rowspan="3" |1991 |''Midnight Caller'' |Cassie Douglas |2 episodes |- |''Life Goes On'' |Phoebe |Episode: "Sweet 16" |- |''Teech'' |Gina |Episode: "Pizza My Heart" |- |1991–1998 |''Beverly Hills, 90210'' |Shelly |3 episodes |- |1993 |''Roc'' |Nancy |Episode: "Ebony and Ivory" |- | rowspan="3" |1996 |''Silk Stalkings'' |Medical Examiner |Episode: "Playing Doctor" |- |''Simon'' |Jackie |Episode: "Simon Goes to the Dogs" |- |''Night Stand with Dick Dietrick'' |Maggie |Episode: "UFO Mother Show" |- |1997 |''High Tide'' |Courteney Robbins |2 episodes |- | rowspan="2" |2001 |''100 Centre Street'' |Ms. Seidenman |Episode: "And Justice for Some" |- |''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'' |Valerie Kelmer |Episode: "The Good Doctor" |- |2004 |''Las Vegas'' |Cheryl Bullock |Episode: "Montecito Lancers" |- |2009 |''His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th'' |Herself |Documentary film |}
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|36978|Judie Aronson}}
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