Judith McConnell (born April 6, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actress, best known for her role as Sophia Capwell on the TV series Santa Barbara, on which she appeared from 1984 to 1993.
McConnell was a former Miss Pennsylvania 1965, and competed in the 1966 Miss America pageant. She started her acting career in a 1967 episode of Judd, for the Defense. She later played short-term recurring roles on The Beverly Hillbillies in 1969 and Green Acres in 1970 and 1971. McConnell played Valerie Conway on As the World Turns from 1976 to 1979.
In addition to the series listed above, McConnell has guest-starred on numerous television series throughout the years. She recently appeared in a commercial for IKEA in 2005.
Has an adoptive daughter, Gwendolyn
Miss Pennsylvania 1965
Won a special talent award (dramatics) at the 1965 Miss America Pageant
