Judith Hoag
Biography
Biography
Actress Judith Hoag has racked up a long list of credits in television series, though she may be best known for one of her film roles, as the investigative reporter who befriends the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Born in Massachusetts, she caught the acting bug participating in theater as a youngster, which prompted her to move to New York City. She first found work in television on such shows as the soap opera "Loving." Within a few years, she landed her memorable part as April O'Neil, confidante of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," the film adaptation of the cult comic book. She next moved to Los Angeles, continuing to work in both TV and film and managing to avoid typecasting while always seeking quality work. She played a leading part as the mother of children with burgeoning magical talents in the Disney fantasy TV movie "Halloweentown," and also appeared in three sequels. She had parts in several acclaimed HBO series, including a recurring role on the polygamy drama, "Big Love," as the sister of Jeanne Tripplehorn's character.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Cast (TV Mini-Series)
Life Events
1986
Made screen-acting debut in "The Little Sister"
1989
Had first role as a series regular on "Wolf"
1990
Appeared in Robin Williams comedy "Cadillac Man"
1990
Had breakout role as April O'Neil in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"; role was re-cast in the sequel
1992
Had a guest spot on "Roseanne"
1992
Appeared on an episode of "Quantum Leap"
1992
Had a recurring guest role on "Melrose Place"
1992
Played multiple characters on "Murder, She Wrote"
1994
Appeared on an episode of "Mad About You"
1997
Appeared on a pair of "Nothing Sacred" episodes
1998
Co-starred in Disney's holiday-themed TV movie "Halloweentown"
1999
Played a doctor on "The X-Files"
2001
Reprised "Halloweentown" role in "Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge"
2004
Returned to "Halloweentown" yet again for "Halloweentown High"
2006
Yet again reprised "Halloweentown" role in "Return to Halloweentown"
2006
Had a recurring role on "Big Love"
2007
Had a two-episode arc on "Grey's Anatomy"
2010
Played Angie McConnell on "Private Practice"
2012
Appeared in Alfred Hitchcock biopic "Hitchcock"
2012
Began co-starring on "Nashville"
2018
Appeared in "Forever My Girl"
