Judy Gold

Judy Gold, born on November 15, 1962, in Newark, New Jersey, cultivated her comedic talent from a young age, performing her first stand-up set at Rutgers University in 1981. After graduating, she moved to Manhattan in 1984, quickly establishing herself in the New York comedy scene. Her career gained significant momentum with early television roles, including an appearance on ‘Roseanne’ in 1991 and a series regular role as Gloria Schechter in Margaret Cho’s sitcom ‘All-American Girl’ from 1994 to 1995. This early success laid the groundwork for a multifaceted career that would see her excel across various entertainment mediums.

Gold’s career is marked by notable achievements in writing and producing, earning her two Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on ‘The Rosie O’Donnell Show’ in 1997. She further cemented her presence in comedy with specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO, and has been a frequent commentator on TruTV’s ‘World’s Dumbest.’ Her acting credits span both film and television, with appearances in ‘The Curse of the Jade Scorpion’ (2001), ’30 Rock’ (2012), ‘2 Broke Girls’ (2013), ‘Louie’ (2015), ‘Broad City’ (2016), and ‘Search Party’ (2016), among others. Most recently, she was a writer on the final season of FX’s ‘Better Things’ and appeared in Showtime’s ‘City On A Hill’ and Apple TV+’s ‘Extrapolations’.

Beyond her on-screen and writing work, Judy Gold has a significant presence on stage and in publishing. She has written and starred in critically acclaimed Off-Broadway solo shows like ‘The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom’ and ’25 Questions for a Jewish Mother.’ Her book, ‘Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble,’ published in 2020, explores themes of free speech and cancel culture, which she later adapted into a solo stage show in 2023. Gold also hosts a weekly podcast, ‘Kill Me Now,’ and is an instructor and coach, sharing her expertise in public speaking and solo performance.