Judy Greer is a renowned American actress. She is best recognized as a character actress, having featured in a diverse array of films.
Her rise to fame can be attributed to her supporting performances in notable films such as Jawbreaker (1999), What Women Want (2000), 13 Going on 30 (2004), Elizabethtown (2005), 27 Dresses (2008), and Love & Other Drugs (2010).
Early Life & Education
Judy Greer, originally named Judith Therese Evans, was born on July 20, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. Her mother, Mollie Ann (née Greer), served as a nun for eight years before being expelled from the convent due to “wild behavior.”
Subsequently, Mollie Ann transitioned to a career as a hospital administrator, while Greer’s father, Rich, works as a mechanical engineer.
Judy was raised in a Roman Catholic family in the Michigan communities of Redford Township and Livonia, where she completed her education at Churchill High School.
During her time in high school, Judy participated in Churchill’s Creative and Performing Arts Program, and upon her graduation, she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Theatre School at DePaul University in 1997.
Judy Greer’s Career
Judy Greer made her debut on both the big screen and the small screen in 1997, featuring in the horror film “Stricken” and making a guest appearance on “Early Edition.”
She subsequently starred in the 1998 movie “Kissing a Fool,” followed by roles in 1999’s “Jawbreaker,” “Three Kings,” and “The Big Split.”
Between 1999 and 2000, Judy portrayed Puff Conklin on the CBS series “Love & Money,” and in 2003, she secured a recurring role as Kitty Sanchez on the critically acclaimed Fox sitcom “Arrested Development.”
Around this time, she was also involved in the films “What Planet Are You From?” (2000), “The Specials” (2000), “What Women Want” (2000), “Adaptation” (2002), “I Love Your Work” (2003), “The Village” (2004), “LolliLove” (2004), “Cursed” (2005), and “Elizabethtown” (2005).
Greer appeared with Jennifer Lopez in the 2001 film “The Wedding Planner” and with Jennifer Garner in the 2004 movie “13 Going on 30,” both of which grossed almost $100 million at the box office.
Judy Greer portrayed Brandy “Bran” Lowenstein in the 2006 CBS series “Love Monkey.” In 2007, she made guest appearances in two episodes of another CBS series, “Two and a Half Men,” playing the character Myra Melnick.
She returned to “Two and a Half Men” in 2011, taking on a different character, Bridget Schmidt, and she subsequently portrayed Bridget in a total of 11 episodes.
Between 2007 and 2012, Judy Greer had a recurring role as Trixie on Showtime’s “Californication,” and in 2008, she played the role of Becky Freeley on ABC’s “Miss Guided.”
Judy featured in the movies “American Dreamz” (2006), “The TV Set” (2006), “The Grand” (2007), “Visioneers” (2008), and “Love Happens” (2009). Additionally, she shared the screen with Katherine Heigl in the 2008 film “27 Dresses,” which grossed $162.7 million at the box office.
Judy Greer made guest appearances on “Modern Family” (2010), “The Big Bang Theory” (2010), “How I Met Your Mother” (2010), “Royal Pains” (2012), and “Mom” (2015).
In 2011, she portrayed Connie Grabowski in the CBS series “Mad Love.” Additionally, she featured in the films “Peep World” (2010) and “Love & Other Drugs” (2010).
Personal Life
On December 17, 2011, Judy Greer married producer Dean E. Johnsen, becoming the stepmother to Lucas and Emilee, who are Dean’s children from his former marriage. Johnsen has served as a producer for “Politically Incorrect” and “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
Net Worth
Judy Greer is a talented American actress, director, and author with a net worth estimated at $5 million. She is recognized for her recurring roles, including Kitty Sanchez on “Arrested Development” (2003–2005; 2013; 2018), Bridget Schmidt and Myra Melnick on “Two and a Half Men” (2007; 2011–2015), and Judy on “Casual” (2017).
