Historical Figure
Judith Sheindlin
b. 1942
American court-show arbitrator (born 1942)
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Biography
Judith Susan Sheindlin also known as Judge Judy, is an American attorney, jurist, court-show arbitrator and television producer.
In Their Own Words (5)
I don't care about your stress! You should care about my stress; I'm older than you are! (25 Aug 2016 show)
2016
Consider yourself having been reasonably humiliated in front of ten million people. Now, without saying another word, turn around, and find the exit. Goodbye.
You're going to keep your mouth shut until I come to you and ask you a question, then you're going to speak; otherwise Byrd will take you outside until you understand the rules, 'cause here, I'm in charge.
to a defendant who called the plaintiff a "witch" after the judge ruled in the plaintiff's favor: You gotta learn to behave yourself, madam. I have a feeling you have a pretty hot temper - not as hot as mine. That's all - out!
to a defendant who claimed he was receiving Worker's Compensation for a bad knee: Well, what did you think you were going to do for UPS, deliver babies?
Timeline
The story of Judith Sheindlin, told in moments.
Became a family court judge in New York. Her blunt style drew media attention. A Los Angeles Times profile called her the toughest family court judge in the city.
Judge Judy premiered in syndication. Within two years it was the top-rated courtroom show in America. At its peak it drew 10 million daily viewers.
Judge Judy ended after 25 seasons and 6,000 episodes. She'd been earning $47 million per year, making her the highest-paid television host in the world. Launched Judy Justice on streaming.
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