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Julia Campbell

Julia Campbell

Actor · Born March 12, 1963 (63) · Huntsville, Alabama, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Julia Campbell (born March 12, 1963) is an American actress, who is best known for her role as the "mean girl," Christie Masters-Christensen, in the feature film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. She has a starring role in the feature film, Tillamook Treasure (2006), in which she plays Kathryn Kimbell, the mother of the story's lead character. She has had recurring roles on Still Standing, Martial Law, and Herman's Head, and guest starring roles on Ally McBeal, Seinfeld ("The Frogger" episode), Friends, House M.D, The Mentalist, The Practice, The Pretender, and Dexter. Some of her earliest notable roles were on the daytime soap operas Ryan's Hope and Santa Barbara and the comedy film Livin' Large. In 2009, she guest starred on the NBC drama Heroes as Mary Campbell, mother of a new recurring character, Luke, in the episode "Trust and Blood". Julia was born in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. She is married to actor Jay Karnes. She appeared on the last episode of the series The Shield, as a lawyer for Dutch's partner, Steve Billings, who is instantly attracted to Dutch. She was previously married to Bernard White.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 12, 1963 (63)
From
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
51 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 34% in 30 days

What are Julia Campbell's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
24%
Self
24%
Morality
20%
Survival
16%
Society
8%
Power
6%
Ideas
3%
Identity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 9 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 8 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5
Shapeshifter
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Joyful
5
Warm
5
Melancholic
6
Dread
4
Other
18

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet9
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Julia Campbell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 36 of their 51 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Julia Campbell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

71 credits, 51 with a MovieCove page.

  • Off the Record(2024)

    as Rosemary Grey

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Jesus Revolution(2023)

    as Kay Smith

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Resident(2018)

    Show 3 episodes · as Vivian Betournay

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Who Killed JonBenét?(2016)

    as Patsy Ramsey

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Recovery Road(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Arcadia(2012)

    as Mrs. Acres

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Austin & Ally(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · as Penny Dawson

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Awkward.(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tamara's Mom

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The Craigslist Killer(2011)

    as Susan McAllister

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Justified(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Eve Munro

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Hawthorne(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Carol Ashland

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Nina Hodge

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • In Treatment(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as Olivia

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Pushing Daisies(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Emma Newsome

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • 3 lbs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Roberta Mack

  • Dexter(2006)

    Show 5 episodes · as Sally Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Heroes(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Mary Campbell

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Legend of Tillamook's Gold(2006)

    as Kathryn Kimbell

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Big Love(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Vicky Nabors

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Kicking & Screaming(2005)

    as Janet Davidson

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • House(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Melanie

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Desperate Housewives(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Muriel

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Two and a Half Men(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Francine

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Still Standing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 3 episodes · as Shelly

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Gretchen Cambridge

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • The Funkhousers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Ellen Carmichael

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Rose Red(2002)

    Show 3 episodes · as Ellen Rimbauer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Reba(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Caroline

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Fremont

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Crossing Jordan(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Maddy Whitford

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Thank Heaven(2001)

    as Victoria Brady

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Bounce(2000)

    as Sue

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Janet Marie Marsh

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Bull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Donna

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Oh, Grow Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Julie Sheffield

  • A Slight Case of Murder(1999)

    as Patricia Stapelli

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Calla Hawkins

  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 5 episodes · as Melanie George

  • Poodle Springs(1998)

    as Muffy Blackstone

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!(1998)

    as Laura Sills

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Rough Draft (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Juliette

  • Ally McBeal(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Kelly Bridgeman

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Romy and Michele's High School Reunion(1997)

    as Christy Masters

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as A.D.A. Karen Fields

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Kristi Kincaid

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Men Behaving Badly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 5 episodes · as Cherie Miller

  • Champs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Whole New Ballgame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 11 episodes · as Meg O'Donnell

  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Kitty

  • Friends(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Whitney

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Blue Skies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 8 episodes · as Ellie Baskin

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Monica

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics(1994)

    as Maureen, Barmaid (segment "Where the Dead Are")

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Cutters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 5 episodes · as Lynn Fletcher

  • The Witches of Eastwick(1992)

    as Jane Hollis

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Ned Blessing: The True Story of My Life(1992)

    as Jilly Blue

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Livin' Large! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Missy Carnes

  • Herman's Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 5 episodes · as Elizabeth

  • Johnny Ryan(1990)

    as Eve Manion

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Opportunity Knocks(1990)

    as Annie

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Knight & Daye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Lisi

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Women in Prison(1987)

    Show 13 episodes · as Vicki Springer

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Werewolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Eleventh Commandment(1986)

    as Felicia

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Sharon Baskin

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Santa Barbara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 254 episodes · as Courtney Capwell

  • Romy and Michele 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Christy Masters

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 71 titles, 70 of them dated from 1984 to 2025; peak year 1997.

Biggest box office

Jesus Revolution (2023)

$54M worldwide

Highest rated

Jesus Revolution (2023)

Midcredits 82nd

Most popular right now

Rose Red (2002)

Film career

19842025

Peak 1997 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting71 of 71: 71 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rd

By decade

1980s7 · acting1990s26 · acting2000s27 · acting2010s8 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
9000

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Julia Campbell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 39th percentile, the median of all 19; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 38th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 51 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up20
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th15
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 51 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved12
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Legion of Fire: Killer Ants! (1998)

84th percentile spread · 71% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dexter (2006)

Midcredits 98th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 41. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Julia Campbell's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 24 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 41 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Julia Campbell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Julia Campbell's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Matt Keeslar shares the most, 2.

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles