Wendy Schaal (born July 2, 1954)[1] is an American actress known for her work in Joe Dante films such as Innerspace, The 'Burbs and Small Soldiers.

[4] Schaal earned an Associate of Arts degree from Los Angeles City College,[3] acting and working in set construction.

[4] Schaal's early work on television included roles on Fish, Little House on the Prairie, Phyllis, Rhoda, and Welcome Back, Kotter.

In 1981, Schaal joined the cast of the ABC-TV series Fantasy Island, portraying Julie, the niece of the program's central character, Mr.

[4] Her other roles on TV included Bonnie Hornback in AfterMASH,[5] Debbie Pepper in Good Grief,[5]: 404  Vickie Allen in It's a Living,[5]: 515  and Liz Dooley in Nearly Departed.