Judy Sheindlin – Judge Judy

When it comes to court TV shows, Judge Judy has practically eliminated all of its competition with it having the longest lasting individual production life. Judy Sheindlin has even received a Guinness record for having the longest lasting career as a TV show judge! Judy was a prosecution lawyer and a former family court judge before she started her show. Even though she is making a funny face in this picture, she still manages to pull off that beautifully intimidating look that any self-respecting TV judge should have! Her show is now happily on its fifth consecutive year leading all syndication ratings. It has also managed to win an Emmy award three times!