Judith Barsi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Judith Barsi
Barsi on an episode of Punky Brewster, 1986
Born	Judith Eva Barsi (1978-06-06)June 6, 1978 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	July 25, 1988(1988-07-25) (aged 10)
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1984–1988

Judith Eva Barsi (June 6, 1978 – July 25, 1988) was an American child actress. She began her career in television, making appearances in commercials and television series, as well as the 1987 film Jaws: The Revenge. She also provided the voices of Ducky in The Land Before Time and Anne-Marie in All Dogs Go to Heaven.

Early life

Barsi was born in Los Angeles County, California, on June 6, 1978, the daughter of József Istvan Barsi and Maria Barsi (née Virovacz), both immigrants to the U.S. who fled the Hungarian People's Republic following the 1956 uprising. The two immigrated at different times and met at a restaurant in California, where Maria worked as a waitress. Both had been previously married.

Career

Maria Barsi began preparing her daughter to become an actress when Judith was five. Barsi's first role was in Fatal Vision, playing Kimberley MacDonald. She went on to appear in more than seventy commercials and guest roles on television. As well as her career in television, she appeared in several films, including Jaws: The Revenge, and provided the voices of Ducky in The Land Before Time, and Anne-Marie in All Dogs Go to Heaven.

By the time she started fourth grade, Barsi was earning an estimated $100,000 per year (equivalent to $247,000 in 2022).

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Judith Barsi para niños