Age, Biography, and Wiki
Judith Barsi was born on June 6, 1978, to Jozsef Barsi and Maria Benko. She began her acting career early, gaining fame after being discovered at a San Fernando Valley skating rink. Her mother, Maria, played a crucial role in managing her career, which included appearances in numerous commercials and TV series.
| Occupation | Voice Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 6 June 1978 |
| Age | 47 Years |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 25 July, 1988 |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Unfortunately, detailed information about Judith's height, weight, and measurements is not readily available due to her young age at the time of her passing.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Judith was just a child when she died, so there is no information regarding any romantic relationships.
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, both released after her death. She and her mother, Maria, were killed in July 1988 in a double murder–suicide committed in their home by her father, József Barsi.
As Barsi's career success increased, her father József, an alcoholic, became increasingly angry, and repeatedly threatened to kill himself, his wife, and his daughter. He was arrested three times for drunk driving. Judith was subjected to both physical and sexual abuse by him, the latter occurring usually without anyone else around. Before Judith left to film Jaws: The Revenge, József reportedly held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her if she didn't return. In December 1986, Maria reported his threats and physical violence against her to the police. After the police found no physical signs of abuse, she decided not to press charges against him.
After the incident with the police, József reportedly stopped drinking, but continued to threaten Maria and Judith with violence, including threats to burn down the house. He also reportedly hid a telegram informing Maria that a relative in Hungary had died, hoping to prevent her from leaving the United States with Judith. The physical violence continued, with Barsi telling a friend that her father threw pots and pans at her, resulting in a nosebleed. As a result of being abused, Judith Barsi began gaining weight and developed compulsive behaviors, such as plucking out her eyelashes and pulling out her cat's whiskers. In May 1988, after breaking down in front of her agent, Ruth Hansen, Judith was taken by Maria to a child psychologist, who identified severe molestation, physical and emotional abuse and reported her findings to child protective services.
Months before her murder, Barsi had reportedly told friends, "I'm afraid to go home [...] My daddy is miserable. My daddy is drunk every day and I know he wants to kill my mother."
On July 28, 1988, the Los Angeles Times reported that three people had been found dead in an apparent murder–suicide and that the bodies were believed to be those of Barsi, her mother Maria, and her father József. József shot Maria in the hallway of their home and Judith in her bed. The article quoted Police Lt. Warren Knowles as saying that a flammable liquid, presumably gasoline, had been poured on the bodies of Maria and Judith by József. József's body was found in the garage; he had died from what was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Neighbor Eunice Daly said that she had heard a gunshot around 8:30a.m. on July 27, prompting her to call the police. Barsi and her mother were buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in adjoining plots.
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Net Worth and Salary
Judith's net worth during her lifetime was largely influenced by her successful acting career. By the time she entered fourth grade, she was earning an estimated $100,000 per year, which significantly contributed to her family's financial stability. However, her net worth as of 2025 is not applicable since she passed away in 1988.
Career, Business, and Investments
Judith's career was marked by appearances in over fifty commercials, several TV series, and major films like The Land Before Time and All Dogs Go to Heaven. Her success allowed her family to purchase a four-bedroom home in West Hill. There are no known business or investment ventures related to her.
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. She provided the voices of Ducky in The Land Before Time, and Anne-Marie in All Dogs Go to Heaven.
Social Network
Given the era in which Judith lived, she did not have a social media presence. Social media platforms as we know them today did not exist during her lifetime.
Education
Details about Judith's formal education are limited, but her mother made efforts to provide her with a normal childhood despite her acting career.
Judith Barsi's life was cut short by her father's tragic actions, but her legacy lives on through her memorable roles in American cinema.
