Judy Pace
🔥 TrendingJudy Lenteen Pace (born June 15, 1942) is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows, particularly blaxploitation films. Pace portrayed Vickie Fletcher on the TV series Peyton Place (1968–1969) and Pat Walters on the ABC drama series The Young Lawyers (1969–1971), for which she won an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 1970.
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Facts about Judy Pace
Did you know that Judy Pace, in addition to her acting career, co-authored a cookbook that includes personal stories and recipes from fellow actors?
- Before her acting career, Judy Pace worked as a fashion model and appeared in television commercials.
- She co-authored a cookbook titled "Savoring the Spice of Life: Acclaimed Actors Share Their Recipes and Their Stories" with her late husband, Don Mitchell.
- Pace was notably married to baseball legend Curt Flood, whose landmark lawsuit challenged Major League Baseball's reserve clause.
- She made guest appearances on iconic television shows such as "The Mod Squad," "I Spy," and "Sanford and Son."
- Judy Pace was the first African American actress to be featured on the cover of a national fan magazine, "TV Guide."
Judy Pace's career was significantly highlighted by her groundbreaking role as Pat Walters in the ABC drama series "The Young Lawyers" (1969–1971), for which she earned an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. This achievement, coupled with her prominent role as Vickie Fletcher in "Peyton Place," solidified her status as a leading African American actress in mainstream television during a pivotal era.
Judy Pace's legacy is defined by her pioneering presence as a Black actress in both dramatic television and blaxploitation cinema, paving the way and challenging stereotypes for future generations of performers. She carved out a significant space for Black women in an evolving Hollywood landscape.
