Ileen Getz (August 7, 1961 – August 4, 2005) was an American actress, most recognized for her role as Dr. Judith Draper in the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun.^[1]

Professional life

Getz began working professionally at The Practical Theatre Company while still in college.^[2] After graduating from Northwestern University, she became a company member of the Econo-Art Theatre Company,^[3] and worked in other Chicago, Illinois, theaters.

She began her television work in 1995, with appearances on shows such as Law & Order and Seinfeld. In 1996, Getz became a recurring cast member on 3rd Rock from the Sun, playing a professor of women's studies with no personality. Her film career included minor roles in such films as Celebrity, Lovely and Amazing, The Station Agent, Changing Lanes, and the posthumously-released Friends with Money and East Broadway.^[4]

In 1992, Getz made her Broadway debut in Jake’s Women as an understudy. She also appeared off-Broadway in Howard Korder’s The Lights at Lincoln Center Theatre in 1993, Richard Greenberg’s Night and Her Stars at The American Place Theatre in 1995, and Greenberg’s Hurrah at Last at Gramercy Theatre in 1999, the latter of which she has previously done at South Coast Repertory and was produced by Roundabout Theatre Company. Both Greenberg plays were directed by David Warren.^[5][6]

Filmography

Death

Getz died of complications from ovarian cancer at the age of 43 on August 4, 2005, in New York City.^[8]

References

External links

• Ileen Getz at IMDb