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Actor · producer

Lin Shaye

age 83 · born October 12, 1943 in Detroit

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Lin Shaye’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 189

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As herself: 17 appearances

award shows, making-of films, documentaries, talk shows

Filmography: TMDB.

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Mascotland, Devoted, The Possession at Gladstone Manor, Dead of Nowhere 3D, Jackson's Hole

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Who is Lin Shaye?

Lin Shaye (born October 12, 1943) is an American actress. In a career spanning over fifty years, Shaye has appeared in more than a hundred feature films. She is regarded as a scream queen due to her roles in various horror productions, which include the films Alone in the Dark (1982), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Critters (1986) and its sequel Critters 2: The Main Course (1988), Amityville: A New Generation (1993), Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994), Dead End (2003), 2001 Maniacs (2005) and its sequel 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams (2010), Ouija (2014) and its prequel Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), Tales of Halloween (2015), Abattoir (2016), The Final Wish (2018), Room for Rent (2019), The Grudge (2019), Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman (2021), and the Insidious film series (2010–2026).

Shaye is also well known for her comedic roles in numerous films by the Farrelly brothers, including Dumb and Dumber (1994), Kingpin (1996), There's Something About Mary (1998), Detroit Rock City (1999), Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Stuck on You (2003), and The Three Stooges (2012).

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Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
October 12, 1943 (age 83)
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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Lin Shaye’s career in numbers

roles: 169 films and 20 series
189
TV episodes
29
years behind the camera, since 1975
51
top rated: “Insidious: Out of the Further” (TMDB)
7.7

Genres of her features

  • comedy47%
  • horror35%
  • thriller29%
  • drama27%
  • romance15%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 169 features. One film can have several genres.

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Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Lin Shaye

How old is Lin Shaye?

83 years old. She was born on October 12, 1943 in Detroit.

What has Lin Shaye been in?

Among others: “Insidious”, “Dumb and Dumber”, and “A Nightmare on Elm Street”.

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