[3] Clay originated the role of Raven Alexander on the daytime soap opera The Edge of Night from 1976 to 1977,[4][5] and chose to leave to pursue other projects.

Clay appeared as a guest star on a number of TV series, including Father Murphy and L.A. Law.

She was a founding member of the New York Acting Unit, a Shakespearean repertory group, and the co-author, producer, and director of King of the City, a drama about Al Capone.

[7][8][9] Clay's work on stage included acting off-Broadway and in productions in Los Angeles and Edinburgh, Scotland.

[3] The Valley Theatre League of Los Angeles created the Juanin Clay Lifetime Achievement Award in her memory.