Judith Hoag, born on June 29, 1963, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, is an American actress known for her versatile roles in both television and film.

She began her acting career in 1986 with a role in the ABC daytime soap opera "Loving," where she played Charlotte "Lotty" Bates Alden. Her career took off when she landed the role of April O'Neil in the 1990 film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," which became a huge success at the box office.

After her breakout role, she continued to work in television, appearing in shows like "Quantum Leap," "Melrose Place," "Roseanne," and "The X-Files."

She also starred in several television films, including "Fine Things" by Danielle Steel and "Switched at Birth" opposite Bonnie Bedelia. One of her most recognizable roles came in the Disney Channel television film series "Halloweentown," where she played Gwen Cromwell Piper from 1998 to 2006.

Judith Hoag appeared in several films, including "Armageddon" (1998), "Flying By" (2009), "I Am Number Four" (2011), and "Hitchcock" (2012). She has also made over 60 guest appearances on television shows, showcasing her range and talent.

Her personal life has seen its share of changes. She was married to Vince Grant from 1988 until their divorce in 2016, and they have two children together.

In 2021, she married Phillip Stone.