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Catherine E. Coulson

Bio: Catherine Elizabeth Coulson (October 22, 1943 – September 28, 2015) was an American stage and screen actress who worked behind the scenes on various studio features, magazine shows and independent films as well as acting in theater and film since the age of 15. She is best known for her role as Margaret Lanterman, the enigmatic Log Lady, in the David Lynch TV series Twin Peaks
Born: Fri, Oct 22 1943
Birthplace: Elmhurst, Illinois, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 28 2015
Catherine E. Coulson is 71 years old
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Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Catherine E. Coulson was
70 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as 'The Log Lady'.
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of Redwood Highway
Redwood Highway
Catherine E. Coulson was
69 in Redwood Highway
as 'Susie'.
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Calvin Marshall
Calvin Marshall
Catherine E. Coulson was
66 in Calvin Marshall
as 'Carramae'.
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Catherine E. Coulson was
64 in Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Tue, Oct 30 2007
Poster of The Short Films of David Lynch
The Short Films of David Lynch
Catherine E. Coulson was
58 in The Short Films of David Lynch
as 'Amputee'.
Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of I Don't Know Jack
I Don't Know Jack
Catherine E. Coulson was
58 in I Don't Know Jack
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Catherine E. Coulson was
58 in Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 26 2002
Poster of An Introduction to David Lynch
An Introduction to David Lynch
Catherine E. Coulson was
58 in An Introduction to David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Postcards From The Cast
Postcards From The Cast
Catherine E. Coulson was
58 in Postcards From The Cast
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Eraserhead Stories
Eraserhead Stories
Catherine E. Coulson was
57 in Eraserhead Stories
as 'Self (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 06 2001
Poster of Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
Catherine E. Coulson was
53 in Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 14 1997
Poster of The Secret Life of Houses
The Secret Life of Houses
Catherine E. Coulson was
50 in The Secret Life of Houses
as 'Head Nurse'.
Fri, Jan 21 1994
Poster of Ring of the Musketeers
Ring of the Musketeers
Catherine E. Coulson was
49 in Ring of the Musketeers
as 'Lisa'.
Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Catherine E. Coulson was
48 in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as 'The Log Lady'.
Wed, Jun 03 1992
Poster of Another You
Another You
Catherine E. Coulson was
47 in Another You
as 'Nurse'.
Fri, Jul 26 1991
Poster of Femme Fatale
Femme Fatale
Catherine E. Coulson was
47 in Femme Fatale
as 'Sister Mary'.
Fri, Mar 01 1991
Poster of Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Catherine E. Coulson was
46 in Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Catherine E. Coulson was
45 in Twin Peaks
as 'The Log Lady'.
Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of Private Practices: The Story of a Sex Surrogate
Private Practices: The Story of a Sex Surrogate
Catherine E. Coulson was
42 in Private Practices: The Story of a Sex Surrogate
as 'Self - Interviewer'.
Fri, Sep 26 1986
Poster of Trick or Treats
Trick or Treats
Catherine E. Coulson was
39 in Trick or Treats
as 'Nurse Reeves'.
Fri, Oct 29 1982
Poster of The Amputee
The Amputee
Catherine E. Coulson was
30 in The Amputee
as 'Woman'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
Catherine E. Coulson will be
71+ in I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Poster of Psych
Psych
Catherine E. Coulson was
62+ in Psych
as 'Wood Woman'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Catherine E. Coulson was
46+ in Twin Peaks
as 'Margaret Lanterman / The Log Lady, The Log Lady'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990