Portrait of Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

Bio: Lin attended the University of Michigan, where she was an Art History major, although acting in as many University productions as possible, including "Bye Bye Birdie" and "On The Town". After U of M, she attended Columbia University School of the Arts, and acquired a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting
Born: Tue, Oct 12 1943
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Lin Shaye is 81 years old
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Poster of Scared to Death
Scared to Death
Lin Shaye was
80 in Scared to Death
as 'Max'.
Sun, Aug 11 2024
Poster of Insidious: The Red Door
Insidious: The Red Door
Lin Shaye was
79 in Insidious: The Red Door
as 'Elise Rainier'.
Wed, Jul 05 2023
Poster of Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
Lin Shaye was
78 in Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 07 2022
Poster of Remote
Remote
Lin Shaye was
78 in Remote
as 'Kane'.
Sat, Oct 01 2022
Poster of We Are Gathered Here Today
We Are Gathered Here Today
Lin Shaye was
78 in We Are Gathered Here Today
as 'Jean Cole'.
Tue, Aug 16 2022
Poster of Living with Chucky
Living with Chucky
Lin Shaye was
78 in Living with Chucky
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 13 2022
Poster of Frank and Penelope
Frank and Penelope
Lin Shaye was
78 in Frank and Penelope
as 'Ophelia'.
Fri, Jun 03 2022
Poster of Pines
Pines
Lin Shaye was
78 in Pines
as 'Julie (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 04 2022
Poster of Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman
Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman
Lin Shaye was
77 in Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman
as 'Mrs. Bundy'.
Mon, Aug 16 2021
Poster of The Call
The Call
Lin Shaye was
77 in The Call
as 'Edith Cranston'.
Fri, Oct 23 2020
Poster of The Horror Crowd
The Horror Crowd
Lin Shaye was
76 in The Horror Crowd
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Aug 29 2020
Poster of Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
Lin Shaye was
76 in Max Reload and the Nether Blasters
as 'Mrs. Wylder'.
Tue, Aug 11 2020
Poster of The Voices
The Voices
Lin Shaye was
76 in The Voices
as 'The Vagabond'.
Fri, Jul 03 2020
Poster of Dreamkatcher
Dreamkatcher
Lin Shaye was
76 in Dreamkatcher
as 'Ruth'.
Wed, Jun 24 2020
Poster of Darkness Falls
Darkness Falls
Lin Shaye was
76 in Darkness Falls
as 'Angela Anderson'.
Sat, Mar 07 2020
Poster of The Grudge
The Grudge
Lin Shaye was
76 in The Grudge
as 'Faith Matheson'.
Tue, Dec 31 2019
Poster of Gothic Harvest
Gothic Harvest
Lin Shaye was
76 in Gothic Harvest
as 'Griselda'.
Tue, Oct 15 2019
Poster of Ambition
Ambition
Lin Shaye was
75 in Ambition
as 'Lady Bum'.
Fri, Sep 20 2019
Poster of Get Gone
Get Gone
Lin Shaye was
75 in Get Gone
as 'Mama'.
Wed, Jul 31 2019
Poster of Room for Rent
Room for Rent
Lin Shaye was
75 in Room for Rent
as 'Joyce'.
Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of The Final Wish
The Final Wish
Lin Shaye was
75 in The Final Wish
as 'Kate Hammond'.
Thu, Jan 24 2019
Poster of Herbert West: Reanimator
Herbert West: Reanimator
Lin Shaye was
75 in Herbert West: Reanimator
as 'Meredith'.
Sat, Dec 15 2018
Poster of They Bite!: The Making of Critters
They Bite!: The Making of Critters
Lin Shaye was
75 in They Bite!: The Making of Critters
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 27 2018
Poster of The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
Lin Shaye was
75 in The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 27 2018
Poster of Los Angeles Overnight
Los Angeles Overnight
Lin Shaye was
74 in Los Angeles Overnight
as 'Cousins'.
Tue, Mar 20 2018
Poster of Insidious: The Last Key
Insidious: The Last Key
Lin Shaye was
74 in Insidious: The Last Key
as 'Élise Rainier'.
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of All About the Money
All About the Money
Lin Shaye was
73 in All About the Money
as 'Mrs. Womack'.
Fri, Jun 02 2017
Poster of Buster's Mal Heart
Buster's Mal Heart
Lin Shaye was
73 in Buster's Mal Heart
as 'Pauline'.
Sun, May 28 2017
Poster of The Black Room
The Black Room
Lin Shaye was
73 in The Black Room
as 'Miss Black'.
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Grow House
Grow House
Lin Shaye was
73 in Grow House
as 'Mrs. Gilliam'.
Thu, Apr 20 2017
Poster of Mountain Top
Mountain Top
Lin Shaye was
73 in Mountain Top
as 'Muriel Miller'.
Fri, Feb 10 2017
Poster of Abattoir
Abattoir
Lin Shaye was
73 in Abattoir
as 'Allie'.
Thu, Nov 24 2016
Poster of Ouija: Origin of Evil
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Lin Shaye was
73 in Ouija: Origin of Evil
as 'Old Paulina Zander'.
Thu, Oct 20 2016
Poster of The Midnight Man
The Midnight Man
Lin Shaye was
72 in The Midnight Man
as 'Anna'.
Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Director's Cut
Director's Cut
Lin Shaye was
72 in Director's Cut
as 'Captain Wheeler'.
Tue, Jul 19 2016
Poster of Texas Heart
Texas Heart
Lin Shaye was
72 in Texas Heart
as 'Mrs. Smith'.
Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Jack Goes Home
Jack Goes Home
Lin Shaye was
72 in Jack Goes Home
as 'Teresa'.
Mon, Mar 14 2016
Poster of Tales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween
Lin Shaye was
72 in Tales of Halloween
as 'Lynn's Mother'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves
Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves
Lin Shaye was
71 in Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves
as 'Helen Keller'.
Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 3
Insidious: Chapter 3
Lin Shaye was
71 in Insidious: Chapter 3
as 'Elise Rainier'.
Thu, May 28 2015
Poster of Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha
Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha
Lin Shaye was
71 in Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha
as 'The Grand Lady'.
Wed, Jan 07 2015
Poster of Grace
Grace
Lin Shaye was
71 in Grace
as 'Helen'.
Tue, Oct 28 2014
Poster of Ouija
Ouija
Lin Shaye was
71 in Ouija
as 'Paulina Zander'.
Fri, Oct 24 2014
Poster of Lost Time
Lost Time
Lin Shaye was
70 in Lost Time
as 'Mysterious Woman'.
Fri, Sep 19 2014
Poster of The Signal
The Signal
Lin Shaye was
70 in The Signal
as 'Mirabelle'.
Sat, Mar 15 2014
Poster of All American Christmas Carol
All American Christmas Carol
Lin Shaye was
70 in All American Christmas Carol
as 'Barbara Belnap'.
Tue, Nov 05 2013
Poster of Big Ass Spider!
Big Ass Spider!
Lin Shaye was
70 in Big Ass Spider!
as 'Mrs. Jefferson'.
Thu, Oct 17 2013
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 2
Insidious: Chapter 2
Lin Shaye was
69 in Insidious: Chapter 2
as 'Elise Rainier'.
Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of Crazy Kind of Love
Crazy Kind of Love
Lin Shaye was
69 in Crazy Kind of Love
as 'Denise Mack'.
Fri, May 31 2013
Poster of Noobz
Noobz
Lin Shaye was
69 in Noobz
as 'Mrs. Theodore'.
Fri, Jan 25 2013
Poster of Life's an Itch
Life's an Itch
Lin Shaye was
69 in Life's an Itch
as 'Gloria'.
Sat, Dec 01 2012
Poster of Matchmaker Santa
Matchmaker Santa
Lin Shaye was
69 in Matchmaker Santa
as 'Debbie'.
Wed, Nov 21 2012
Poster of FDR: American Badass!
FDR: American Badass!
Lin Shaye was
68 in FDR: American Badass!
as 'Eleanor Roosevelt'.
Mon, Sep 24 2012
Poster of 3 Days of Normal
3 Days of Normal
Lin Shaye was
68 in 3 Days of Normal
as 'May'.
Sat, Jun 02 2012
Poster of Jewtopia
Jewtopia
Lin Shaye was
68 in Jewtopia
as 'Dr. Sutton'.
Thu, Apr 26 2012
Poster of The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges
Lin Shaye was
68 in The Three Stooges
as 'Nurse Crotchet'.
Fri, Apr 13 2012
Poster of Waffle Hut
Waffle Hut
Lin Shaye was
68 in Waffle Hut
as 'Jerrie Wolf'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Rosewood Lane
Rosewood Lane
Lin Shaye was
68 in Rosewood Lane
as 'Mrs. Hawthorne'.
Sat, Oct 15 2011
Poster of Chillerama
Chillerama
Lin Shaye was
68 in Chillerama
as 'Baglady / Nurse Maleva'.
Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of A Good Old Fashioned Orgy
A Good Old Fashioned Orgy
Lin Shaye was
67 in A Good Old Fashioned Orgy
as 'Dody'.
Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of I Was a Teenage Werebear
I Was a Teenage Werebear
Lin Shaye was
67 in I Was a Teenage Werebear
Thu, Sep 01 2011
Poster of Insidious
Insidious
Lin Shaye was
67 in Insidious
as 'Elise Rainier'.
Thu, Mar 31 2011
Poster of Take Me Home
Take Me Home
Lin Shaye was
67 in Take Me Home
as 'Jill'.
Wed, Mar 02 2011
Poster of Sedona
Sedona
Lin Shaye was
67 in Sedona
as 'Claire'.
Sat, Feb 19 2011
Poster of Goldberg - P.I.
Goldberg - P.I.
Lin Shaye was
67 in Goldberg - P.I.
as 'Violet'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Farewell Mr. Kringle
Farewell Mr. Kringle
Lin Shaye was
67 in Farewell Mr. Kringle
as 'Zelda'.
Sat, Dec 04 2010
Poster of Black Limousine
Black Limousine
Lin Shaye was
67 in Black Limousine
Tue, Oct 19 2010
Poster of Next Stop Murder
Next Stop Murder
Lin Shaye was
66 in Next Stop Murder
as 'Detective Reeson'.
Sun, Sep 19 2010
Poster of 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Lin Shaye was
66 in 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
as 'Granny Boone'.
Tue, Jul 20 2010
Poster of Small Town Saturday Night
Small Town Saturday Night
Lin Shaye was
66 in Small Town Saturday Night
as 'Phyllis Ryan'.
Mon, May 31 2010
Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Lin Shaye was
66 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 04 2010
Poster of Pickin' and Grinnin'
Pickin' and Grinnin'
Lin Shaye was
66 in Pickin' and Grinnin'
as 'Bonnie Johnson'.
Sat, Apr 17 2010
Poster of The Penthouse
The Penthouse
Lin Shaye was
66 in The Penthouse
as 'Frances'.
Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of VideoDome Rent-O-Rama
VideoDome Rent-O-Rama
Lin Shaye was
66 in VideoDome Rent-O-Rama
as 'The Lush'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Killer by Nature
Killer by Nature
Lin Shaye was
66 in Killer by Nature
as 'Leona'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Dark Moon Rising
Dark Moon Rising
Lin Shaye was
65 in Dark Moon Rising
as 'Sunny'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Stuntmen
Stuntmen
Lin Shaye was
65 in Stuntmen
as 'Bumble Jackson'.
Tue, Aug 18 2009
Poster of American Cowslip
American Cowslip
Lin Shaye was
65 in American Cowslip
as 'Lou Anne'.
Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of My Sister's Keeper
My Sister's Keeper
Lin Shaye was
65 in My Sister's Keeper
as 'Nurse Adele'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Doggie Heaven
Doggie Heaven
Lin Shaye was
65 in Doggie Heaven
as 'Woman'.
Mon, Nov 24 2008
Poster of Starz Inside: In the Gutter
Starz Inside: In the Gutter
Lin Shaye was
64 in Starz Inside: In the Gutter
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 29 2008
Poster of Chronic Town
Chronic Town
Lin Shaye was
64 in Chronic Town
as 'Nurse'.
Thu, Apr 03 2008
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
Lin Shaye was
64 in Asylum
as 'String's Mother'.
Thu, Mar 20 2008
Poster of Killer Pad
Killer Pad
Lin Shaye was
64 in Killer Pad
as 'Marge'.
Tue, Feb 05 2008
Poster of Chasing Robert
Chasing Robert
Lin Shaye was
63 in Chasing Robert
as 'Martha the Bookie'.
Tue, Jul 17 2007
Poster of The Election
The Election
Lin Shaye was
63 in The Election
as 'The Wife'.
Thu, Jul 12 2007
Poster of Homo Erectus
Homo Erectus
Lin Shaye was
63 in Homo Erectus
as 'Museum Guide'.
Tue, Jul 10 2007
Poster of Pledge This!
Pledge This!
Lin Shaye was
63 in Pledge This!
as 'Miss Prin'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Driftwood
Driftwood
Lin Shaye was
63 in Driftwood
as 'Nancy Forrester'.
Fri, Oct 20 2006
Poster of Down the P.C.H.
Down the P.C.H.
Lin Shaye was
62 in Down the P.C.H.
as 'Wendy O'Hara'.
Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Surf School
Surf School
Lin Shaye was
62 in Surf School
as 'Larry's Mom, Larry's mom'.
Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane
Lin Shaye was
62 in Snakes on a Plane
as 'Grace'.
Thu, Aug 17 2006
Poster of Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
Lin Shaye was
62 in Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
as 'Clara'.
Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of Bachelor Party Vegas
Bachelor Party Vegas
Lin Shaye was
62 in Bachelor Party Vegas
as 'Cassandra'.
Tue, Apr 25 2006
Poster of Hoboken Hollow
Hoboken Hollow
Lin Shaye was
62 in Hoboken Hollow
as 'Mrs. Brodrick'.
Wed, Jan 04 2006
Poster of Unbeatable Harold
Unbeatable Harold
Lin Shaye was
62 in Unbeatable Harold
as 'Jeannie'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of 2001 Maniacs
2001 Maniacs
Lin Shaye was
61 in 2001 Maniacs
as 'Granny Boone'.
Thu, May 12 2005
Poster of Drop Dead Sexy
Drop Dead Sexy
Lin Shaye was
61 in Drop Dead Sexy
as 'Ma Muzzy'.
Sat, Mar 12 2005
Poster of Confessions of an Action Star
Confessions of an Action Star
Lin Shaye was
61 in Confessions of an Action Star
as 'Samantha Jones'.
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Hate Crime
Hate Crime
Lin Shaye was
61 in Hate Crime
as 'Kathleen Slansky'.
Fri, Jan 14 2005
Poster of Born Killers
Born Killers
Lin Shaye was
61 in Born Killers
as 'Willow'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Hillside Strangler
The Hillside Strangler
Lin Shaye was
61 in The Hillside Strangler
as 'Jenny Buono'.
Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of Cellular
Cellular
Lin Shaye was
60 in Cellular
as 'Exotic Car Driver'.
Mon, Sep 06 2004
Poster of A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story
Lin Shaye was
60 in A Cinderella Story
as 'Mrs. Wells'.
Fri, Jul 16 2004
Poster of The Almost Guys
The Almost Guys
Lin Shaye was
60 in The Almost Guys
as 'Repo Boss'.
Wed, Mar 03 2004
Poster of Who's Your Daddy?
Who's Your Daddy?
Lin Shaye was
60 in Who's Your Daddy?
as 'Ms. Harding'.
Wed, Jan 07 2004
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
Lin Shaye was
60 in Dead End
as 'Laura Harrington'.
Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of Stuck on You
Stuck on You
Lin Shaye was
60 in Stuck on You
as 'Makeup Babe'.
Wed, Dec 10 2003
Poster of Barely Legal
Barely Legal
Lin Shaye was
59 in Barely Legal
as 'Tequlia'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Lin Shaye was
59 in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
as 'Margie'.
Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of Boat Trip
Boat Trip
Lin Shaye was
58 in Boat Trip
as 'Sonya the Coach'.
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Wish You Were Dead
Wish You Were Dead
Lin Shaye was
58 in Wish You Were Dead
as 'Jinny Macintosh'.
Tue, May 21 2002
Poster of Contagion
Contagion
Lin Shaye was
58 in Contagion
as 'Laura Crowley'.
Wed, May 15 2002
Poster of A Letter from My Father
A Letter from My Father
Lin Shaye was
58 in A Letter from My Father
as 'Elise'.
Thu, Oct 18 2001
Poster of Say It Isn't So
Say It Isn't So
Lin Shaye was
57 in Say It Isn't So
as 'Nurse Bautista'.
Sat, Mar 10 2001
Poster of Without Charlie
Without Charlie
Lin Shaye was
57 in Without Charlie
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Attention Shoppers
Attention Shoppers
Lin Shaye was
56 in Attention Shoppers
as 'Libby'.
Thu, Sep 21 2000
Poster of Me, Myself & Irene
Me, Myself & Irene
Lin Shaye was
56 in Me, Myself & Irene
as 'Mrs. Caleron'.
Thu, Jun 22 2000
Poster of Detroit Rock City
Detroit Rock City
Lin Shaye was
55 in Detroit Rock City
as 'Mrs. Bruce'.
Fri, Aug 13 1999
Poster of Living Out Loud
Living Out Loud
Lin Shaye was
55 in Living Out Loud
as 'Lisa's Nurse'.
Fri, Oct 30 1998
Poster of There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary
Lin Shaye was
54 in There's Something About Mary
as 'Magda'.
Wed, Jul 15 1998
Poster of Breakfast with Einstein
Breakfast with Einstein
Lin Shaye was
54 in Breakfast with Einstein
as 'Miss Desmond'.
Sun, May 24 1998
Poster of Trading Favors
Trading Favors
Lin Shaye was
53 in Trading Favors
as 'Darla'.
Wed, Jun 04 1997
Poster of Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
Lin Shaye was
52 in Last Man Standing
as 'The Madame'.
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Kingpin
Kingpin
Lin Shaye was
52 in Kingpin
as 'Landlady'.
Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of Project: ALF
Project: ALF
Lin Shaye was
52 in Project: ALF
as 'Waitress'.
Sat, Feb 17 1996
Poster of Nature of the Beast
Nature of the Beast
Lin Shaye was
52 in Nature of the Beast
as 'Carol Powell'.
Mon, Oct 23 1995
Poster of Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
Lin Shaye was
51 in Trial by Fire
as 'Phyliis Cardell'.
Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
Lin Shaye was
51 in Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
as 'Bonnie'.
Sat, Jan 28 1995
Poster of Dumb and Dumber
Dumb and Dumber
Lin Shaye was
51 in Dumb and Dumber
as 'Mrs. Neugeboren'.
Fri, Dec 16 1994
Poster of Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
Lin Shaye was
51 in Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter
as 'Inmate'.
Fri, Oct 14 1994
Poster of New Nightmare
New Nightmare
Lin Shaye was
51 in New Nightmare
as 'Nurse with Pills'.
Thu, Oct 13 1994
Poster of Corrina, Corrina
Corrina, Corrina
Lin Shaye was
50 in Corrina, Corrina
as 'Repeat Nanny'.
Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Lin Shaye was
50 in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
as 'Rubber Rose Maid'.
Fri, May 13 1994
Poster of In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
Lin Shaye was
50 in In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance
as 'Foreman #2'.
Sun, Jan 23 1994
Poster of Brain Smasher... A Love Story
Brain Smasher... A Love Story
Lin Shaye was
50 in Brain Smasher... A Love Story
as 'Make up Artist'.
Wed, Nov 17 1993
Poster of Amityville: A New Generation
Amityville: A New Generation
Lin Shaye was
49 in Amityville: A New Generation
as 'Nurse Turner'.
Wed, Sep 29 1993
Poster of Three of Hearts
Three of Hearts
Lin Shaye was
49 in Three of Hearts
as 'Operator'.
Fri, Apr 30 1993
Poster of The Temp
The Temp
Lin Shaye was
49 in The Temp
as 'Rosemary'.
Fri, Feb 12 1993
Poster of National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Lin Shaye was
49 in National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as 'Witness'.
Thu, Feb 04 1993
Poster of Roadside Prophets
Roadside Prophets
Lin Shaye was
48 in Roadside Prophets
as 'Celeste'.
Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of Pump Up the Volume
Pump Up the Volume
Lin Shaye was
46 in Pump Up the Volume
as 'PTA Parent #3'.
Wed, Aug 22 1990
Poster of Book of Love
Book of Love
Lin Shaye was
46 in Book of Love
as 'Mrs. Flynn'.
Fri, Aug 03 1990
Poster of Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
Lin Shaye was
45 in Lucky Stiff
as 'Bratty Kid's Mom'.
Tue, Nov 01 1988
Poster of Critters 2
Critters 2
Lin Shaye was
44 in Critters 2
as 'Sally'.
Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Lin Shaye was
44 in The Running Man
as 'Propaganda Officer'.
Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of The Hidden
The Hidden
Lin Shaye was
44 in The Hidden
as 'Carol Miller'.
Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Mistress
Mistress
Lin Shaye was
43 in Mistress
as 'Woman Customer'.
Sun, Oct 04 1987
Poster of Slam Dance
Slam Dance
Lin Shaye was
43 in Slam Dance
as 'Librarian'.
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of My Demon Lover
My Demon Lover
Lin Shaye was
43 in My Demon Lover
as 'Anemic Counter Girl'.
Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of Extreme Prejudice
Extreme Prejudice
Lin Shaye was
43 in Extreme Prejudice
as 'Employment Office Clerk'.
Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of Stillwatch
Stillwatch
Lin Shaye was
43 in Stillwatch
Tue, Feb 10 1987
Poster of Critters
Critters
Lin Shaye was
42 in Critters
as 'Sally'.
Fri, Apr 11 1986
Poster of Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions
Lin Shaye was
41 in Brewster's Millions
as 'Journalist at Rally'.
Wed, May 22 1985
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Lin Shaye was
41 in A Nightmare on Elm Street
as 'Teacher'.
Wed, Oct 31 1984
Poster of Summer Fantasy
Summer Fantasy
Lin Shaye was
40 in Summer Fantasy
as 'Woman on Beach'.
Fri, May 25 1984
Poster of Why Me?
Why Me?
Lin Shaye was
40 in Why Me?
Mon, Mar 12 1984
Poster of Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark
Lin Shaye was
39 in Alone in the Dark
as 'Receptionist at Haven'.
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Lin Shaye was
39 in Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
as 'Nurse with Telegram'.
Wed, Nov 10 1982
Poster of A Cry for Love
A Cry for Love
Lin Shaye was
37 in A Cry for Love
Mon, Oct 20 1980
Poster of The Long Riders
The Long Riders
Lin Shaye was
36 in The Long Riders
as 'Kate'.
Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of The Seeding of Sarah Burns
The Seeding of Sarah Burns
Lin Shaye was
35 in The Seeding of Sarah Burns
as '2nd Nurse'.
Sat, Apr 07 1979
Poster of The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal
The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal
Lin Shaye was
35 in The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal
as 'Freida'.
Tue, Jan 30 1979
Poster of Goin' South
Goin' South
Lin Shaye was
34 in Goin' South
as 'Parasol Lady'.
Fri, Oct 06 1978
Poster of A Secret Space
A Secret Space
Lin Shaye was
34 in A Secret Space
as 'Amy'.
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Poster of Sex and the Married Woman
Sex and the Married Woman
Lin Shaye was
33 in Sex and the Married Woman
as 'Sandra'.
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Hester Street
Hester Street
Lin Shaye was
32 in Hester Street
as 'Whore'.
Sun, Oct 19 1975
Poster of The Old World
The Old World
Lin Shaye will be
81+ in The Old World
as 'The Aunt (voice)'.
Unreleased
Poster of Dead of Nowhere 3D
Dead of Nowhere 3D
Lin Shaye will be
81+ in Dead of Nowhere 3D
as 'Meemaw'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Possession at Gladstone Manor
The Possession at Gladstone Manor
Lin Shaye will be
81+ in The Possession at Gladstone Manor
as 'Nurse'.
Unreleased
Poster of Before Memory
Before Memory
Lin Shaye will be
81+ in Before Memory
Unreleased
Poster of Carrier
Carrier
Lin Shaye will be
81+ in Carrier
as 'Joan Pierson'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Behind the Monsters
Behind the Monsters
Lin Shaye was
78+ in Behind the Monsters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 2021
Poster of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Lin Shaye was
76+ in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
as 'Dottie Minter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 2020
Poster of Dead Talk Live
Dead Talk Live
Lin Shaye was
76+ in Dead Talk Live
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 2020
Poster of Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Lin Shaye was
75+ in Eli Roth's History of Horror
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of EastSiders
EastSiders
Lin Shaye was
69+ in EastSiders
as 'Diane'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2012
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Lin Shaye was
61+ in My Name Is Earl
as 'Paul's Mom'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Lin Shaye was
57+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Leather Lauren'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Becker
Becker
Lin Shaye was
55+ in Becker
as 'Mrs. Cooper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Perversions of Science
Perversions of Science
Lin Shaye was
53+ in Perversions of Science
as 'Nurse'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of ER
ER
Lin Shaye was
50+ in ER
as 'Margaret'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life
Lin Shaye was
50+ in My So-Called Life
as 'Parent #2'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Lin Shaye was
49+ in Frasier
as 'Anne'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Life Goes On
Life Goes On
Lin Shaye was
45+ in Life Goes On
as 'Parent #2'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1989
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Lin Shaye was
41+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Kate Simmons'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Lin Shaye was
40+ in Who's the Boss?
as 'Mrs. Padnick'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven
Lin Shaye was
40+ in Highway to Heaven
as 'Lila Barnes'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Lin Shaye was
38+ in Cagney & Lacey
as 'Secretary'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Lin Shaye was
38+ in Falcon Crest
as 'Smoking Female Prisoner'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Eight Is Enough
Eight Is Enough
Lin Shaye was
33+ in Eight Is Enough
as 'Band Member'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977