Judith Anna Roberts, a talented American actress, was born on December 1, 1934. She is widely recognized for her captivating performances in various film and television roles. One of her most iconic roles was Mary Shaw in James Wan's chilling horror film, Dead Silence, which premiered in 2007. In the same year, Roberts collaborated with Wan again in his film Death Sentence, portraying Judge Shaw.
Roberts' acting career began in 1977 with her debut film role in Eraserhead. She subsequently appeared in a handful of small roles in films and television series, including Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Her remarkable performance as Mary Shaw in Dead Silence earned her widespread recognition.
In 2014, Roberts joined the cast of the popular Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black, playing the recurring role of Taslitz. Her outstanding ensemble performance alongside the cast earned them the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
