Catherine Ann Podewell (born January 27, 1964) is an American

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known for playing the role of Cally Harper Ewing on ''

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'' from 1988 to 1991, 2013.

Early life and education

Podewell was born in

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. She moved to

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and was raised there by her father, a teacher, and her mother, a real estate agent. Her paternal grandparents, Lester Podewell and Beverly Younger, were also actors. She attended the

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where she studied theater arts and dancing.

Career

Podewell is best known for playing Cally Harper Ewing, the second wife of the character J.R. Ewing, on ''

'' from 1988 to 1991. Podewell also appeared in the 1988 horror film '' Night of the Demons'' and the 1989 comedy film ''

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''. She also had guest appearances on television series, including ''

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''. In 2013, Podewell reprised her role as Cally Harper for J.R. Ewing's funeral episode in the second season of the new ''Dallas''. She made her film return in 2020, with starring role in the horror film ''Reunion from Hell'', making her return to the horror genre after a 30-year absence.

Personal life

Podewell married Steven Glueck in May 1989. They have three children. She took time from acting from 1995 to 2013 to focus on motherhood.

Filmography

Award nomination

* 1991: Nomination – Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress: Prime Time

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Podewell, Cathy 1964 births Living people American soap opera actresses American television actresses Actresses from Evanston, Illinois University of California, Santa Barbara alumni 21st-century American women