Judy Tenuta

About

Entertainer and actress known for her appearances in Showtime and Lifetime specials. She was nominated for a Grammy Award for a 1994 comedy album entitled Attention Butt Pirates and Lesbetarians. She wrote two comedy books throughout her career. 

Before Fame

She studied dance with Alvin Ailey and at the Martha Graham School.

Trivia

She had a guest role on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. She passed away at the age of 72 after a battle with ovarian cancer. 

Family Life

Judy was born in Oak Park, Illinois. She was one of nine siblings. 

Associated With

She was a guest on The View with Joy Behar.