Julia Montgomery


Julia Montgomery is an American film and television actress. She first gained public attention for her role as Samantha Vernon on the soap opera One Life to Live. She subsequently appeared in the slasher film Girls Nite Out, followed by the role of Betty Childs in the comedy film Revenge of the Nerds. Montgomery reprised her role of Betty in the film's following third and fourth sequels.

Early life

Montgomery was born July 2, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Career

Montgomery's first role was on the soap opera One Life to Live as Samantha Vernon from 1976–1981. Her well-known film role is in the hit comedy film Revenge of the Nerds as Betty Childs; she reprised the role in the TV films ' and '. She also played Dr. Sally Arthur, M.D. in Earth Star Voyager, and appeared in the comedy films Up the Creek and Stewardess School, and the horror films Girls Nite Out and The Kindred.
Montgomery has made appearances on TV shows, some of them range from Columbo, Magnum PI, Midnight Caller, Full House, Cheers and The Honourable Woman.

Filmography

Film

Television