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American actress

Juanin Clay
Juanin Clay in 1979
Born	Juanin Clay de Zalduondo(1949-11-26)November 26, 1949Westchester County, New York, U.S.
Died	March 12, 1995(1995-03-12) (aged 45)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Smith CollegeHarvard University (Ed.M.)
Occupations	Actressteacher
Years active	1956–1991
Known for	WarGames The Legend of the Lone Ranger The Edge of Night
Spouse	Joe Lambie ​(m. 1981)​

Juanin Clay (born Juanin Clay de Zalduondo;[1][2] November 26, 1949 – March 12, 1995) was an American actress whose films included WarGames and The Legend of the Lone Ranger.

Clay was born in Westchester County, New York, to Antonio and Barbara de Zalduondo.[1][3] and attended the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Smith College, then earned a master's degree in education from Harvard University.[2] She was a kindergarten teacher in Connecticut before she became an actress.[3]

Clay originated the role of Raven Alexander on the daytime soap opera The Edge of Night from 1976 to 1977,[4][5] and chose to leave to pursue other projects.[6] She was a contender for the role of Wilma Deering in the 1979–1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, but lost the role to Erin Gray, who returned to reprise her role from the 1979 theatrical release. Clay later guest-starred in the Buck Rogers episode "Vegas in Space", playing Marla Landers, who briefly partnered with Rogers. Clay appeared as a guest star on a number of TV series, including Father Murphy and L.A. Law. In 1981, she appeared in The Legend of the Lone Ranger, and in 1983, she had a small role in WarGames.[7] In 1985, she played Jacqueline Kennedy in the miniseries Robert Kennedy and His Times. She was a founding member of the New York Acting Unit, a Shakespearean repertory group, and the co-author, producer, and director of King of the City, a drama about Al Capone.[7][8][9]

Clay's work on stage included acting off-Broadway and in productions in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland.[3]

Personal life and death

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In 1981, Clay married Joe Lambie, who played opposite her as Logan Swift on The Edge of Night.[1][2] She was a Christian Scientist.[3]

Clay died in a convalescent hospital in Los Angeles on March 12, 1995, "after a lengthy illness". She was 45 years old.[3]

The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.[10]

1. ^ a b c "Obituaries: Juanin Clay de Zalduondo". Bronxville Review Press-Reporter. March 30, 1995. p. 8. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
2. ^ a b c "Juanin de Zalduondo Wed to Joseph Lambie". The New York Times. April 26, 1981. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
3. ^ a b c d e Brady, David E. (March 16, 1995). "Obituaries: * Juanin Clay; Actress, Director". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013.
4. ^ Schemering, Christopher (September 1985). "The Edge of Night". The Soap Opera Encyclopedia. Ballantine Books. pp. 85–92. ISBN 0-345-32459-5.
5. ^ Waggett, Gerard J. (November 1997). "The Edge of Night". The Soap Opera Encyclopedia. Harper Paperbacks. pp. 254–266. ISBN 0-061-01157-6.
6. ^ Reed, Jon-Michael (September 25, 1977). "Soap Opera Notes". Daily News: 189. Retrieved May 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
7. ^ a b Arkush, Michael (20 March 1992). "Actor-Writer Provides a New Take on Gangster Capone in King of the City". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
8. ^ Lefkowitz, David (28 March 1998). "CA To Hear Bitter Truth About Al Capone Through Mar. 28". Playbill. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
9. ^ Coker, Laura (20 August 2007). "King of the City: An evening with Al Capone". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
10. ^ Rauzi, Robin (29 January 1998). "Sympathetic Crime King". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2013.

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