Judy Lewis
Judy Lewis
Judy Lewis (born Judith Young; November 6, 1935 – November 25, 2011) was an American actress, writer, producer, and therapist. She was the secret biological daughter of actors Loretta Young and Clark Gable.
Early life
Lewis bore a striking resemblance to Gable; like Gable, she had ears that stuck out. When Lewis was seven years old, Young had her undergo a painful operation to pin her ears back in another attempt to hide her real parentage. In 1950, when Lewis was fifteen, her mother made another film with Gable, Key to the City). During this time, Gable came to her mother's house to visit her briefly. Gable asked Lewis about her life and then, upon leaving, kissed her on her forehead. It was the only time that Lewis ever spoke to Gable, and at the time, she had no idea that he was her father. As an adult, Lewis spoke of the confusion, isolation and alienation she felt within her own family while growing up.
Career
In 1958, Lewis guest-starred in "Attack", an episode of Mackenzie's Raiders. In 1960, she appeared in two episodes of the California National Productions ("California Studios") syndicated series The Blue Angels?action=edit&redlink=1) entitled "Tiger Blood", as a girlfriend of a U.S. Navy officer, and "Angel on Trial". In the 1961–1962 television season, she appeared as Connie Masters in Outlaws). In 1975, she guest-starred on Three for the Road).
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