Wendy Schaal


Wendy Joy Schaal is an American actress best known for her work in Joe Dante films such as Innerspace, The 'Burbs, and Small Soldiers. Since 2005, she has primarily worked in cartoon voice acting, most notably voicing Francine Smith in the animated comedy television series American Dad!

Personal life

Schaal was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lois and actor Richard Schaal. She is the former stepdaughter of actress Valerie Harper.
Schaal was married to Stephen M. Schwartz on September 4, 1977, but divorced in October 1987. They have two sons, Adam and Victor Schwartz.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976Welcome Back, KotterGirl in HallwayEpisode: "Sadie Hawkins Day"
1976RhodaJanRecurring role
1977FishPeggy DunnaganEpisode: "Fish's Job"
1979FamilySarahEpisode: "Malicious Mischief"
1979Little House on the PrairieChristie NortonEpisode: "Annabelle"
1980–1981It's a LivingVicki AllenMain cast
1981–1982Fantasy IslandJulieMain cast
1982Strike ForceMandyEpisode: "Chinatown"
1982Happy DaysLorraineEpisode: "Since I Don't Have You"
1982–83The Love BoatElaine Hamilton / Milicent Finley2 episodes
1983AfterMASHBonnie HornbackRecurring role
1984Fatal VisionColette MacDonaldMiniseries
1984Cover UpRebeccaEpisode: "Midnight Highway"
1985Knight RiderJamie DownsEpisode: "The Nineteenth Hole"
1985Finder of Lost LovesEmma TateEpisode: "Connections"
1985The A-TeamKarenEpisode: "Lease with an Option to Die"
1986MacGyverKaren BlakeEpisode: "Deathlock"
1986AirwolfMarilyn KelsyEpisode: "Hawke's Run"
1986Amazing StoriesSheenaEpisode: "Boo!"
1987Gung HoKellyEpisode: "Love Me Tender"
1987DuetElectraEpisode: "Satin Doll"
1987My Two DadsChristineEpisode: "Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll"
1988Full HouseVivianEpisode: "Sisterly Love"
1988Night CourtDianeEpisode: "Harry and the Tramp"
1989Nearly DepartedLiz DooleyMain cast
1989Dear JohnLisaEpisode: "Sisters"
1990–1991Good GriefDebbie LapidusMain cast
1992Northern ExposureTammy TamboEpisode: "My Mother, My Sister"
1993Red Shoe Diaries'Lilac' BossEpisode: "Hotline"
1994Runaway DaughtersMrs. Mildred CahnTelevision film
1995Murder, She WroteZuleika BrownEpisodes: "Nan's Ghost: Parts 1 & 2"
1995Hope and GloriaNurse NancyEpisode: "Money You Should Mention"
1995The John Larroquette ShowBrendaEpisode: "An Odd Cup of Tea"
1997FriendsJeannineEpisode: "The One with All the Jealousy"
1997'CharleneEpisode: "Real Life |Real Life"
1997Fired UpSusanEpisode: "Are We Not Friends?"
1998'MomEpisode: "The Woods"
2000The X-FilesMartha CrittendonEpisode: "Chimera"
2001Boston PublicMrs. Callie WebbEpisode: "Chapter 15"
2001The HuntressHelena BarsamianEpisode: "Undercover"
2001Six Feet UnderVicki DimasRecurring role
2002ProvidenceNancy NeimanEpisode: "Limbo"
2002BoomtownDarlene BeechemEpisode: "The Freak"
2005–presentAmerican Dad!Francine Smith Main cast
2013; 2017Family GuyFrancine Smith Episodes: "Bigfat", "The Peter Principal"