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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 The Last Stand of Ellen Cole
The Last Stand of Ellen Cole
Lin Shaye was 81 in The Last Stand of Ellen Cole as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2024
Poster of Scared to Death
Scared to Death
Lin Shaye was 80 in Scared to Death as 'Max'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2022
Poster of Remote
Remote
Lin Shaye was 78 in Remote as 'Kane'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 2022
Poster of Living with Chucky
Living with Chucky
Lin Shaye was 78 in Living with Chucky as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 2022
Poster of Frank and Penelope
Frank and Penelope
Lin Shaye was 78 in Frank and Penelope as 'Ophelia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2022
Poster of Pines
Pines
Lin Shaye was 78 in Pines as 'Julie (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 2021
Poster of The Call
The Call
Lin Shaye was 77 in The Call as 'Edith Cranston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2020
Poster of The Horror Crowd
The Horror Crowd
Lin Shaye was 76 in The Horror Crowd as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 2020
Poster of The Voices
The Voices
Lin Shaye was 76 in The Voices as 'The Vagabond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 2020
Poster of Dreamkatcher
Dreamkatcher
Lin Shaye was 76 in Dreamkatcher as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 2020
Poster of Darkness Falls
Darkness Falls
Lin Shaye was 76 in Darkness Falls as 'Angela Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 2020
Poster of The Grudge
The Grudge
Lin Shaye was 76 in The Grudge as 'Faith Matheson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 2019
Poster of Gothic Harvest
Gothic Harvest
Lin Shaye was 76 in Gothic Harvest as 'Griselda'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 2019
Poster of Ambition
Ambition
Lin Shaye was 75 in Ambition as 'Lady Bum'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2019
Poster of Get Gone
Get Gone
Lin Shaye was 75 in Get Gone as 'Mama'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 2019
Poster of Room for Rent
Room for Rent
Lin Shaye was 75 in Room for Rent as 'Joyce'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of The Final Wish
The Final Wish
Lin Shaye was 75 in The Final Wish as 'Kate Hammond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2019
Poster of Herbert West: Reanimator
Herbert West: Reanimator
Lin Shaye was 75 in Herbert West: Reanimator as 'Meredith'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 2018
Poster of Los Angeles Overnight
Los Angeles Overnight
Lin Shaye was 74 in Los Angeles Overnight as 'Cousins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 2017
Poster of The Black Room
The Black Room
Lin Shaye was 73 in The Black Room as 'Miss Black'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 2017
Poster of Grow House
Grow House
Lin Shaye was 73 in Grow House as 'Mrs. Gilliam'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 2017
Poster of Mountain Top
Mountain Top
Lin Shaye was 73 in Mountain Top as 'Muriel Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 2017
Poster of Abattoir
Abattoir
Lin Shaye was 73 in Abattoir as 'Allie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 2016
Poster of The Midnight Man
The Midnight Man
Lin Shaye was 72 in The Midnight Man as 'Anna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Director's Cut
Director's Cut
Lin Shaye was 72 in Director's Cut as 'Captain Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 2016
Poster of Texas Heart
Texas Heart
Lin Shaye was 72 in Texas Heart as 'Mrs. Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Jack Goes Home
Jack Goes Home
Lin Shaye was 72 in Jack Goes Home as 'Teresa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 14 2016
Poster of Tales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween
Lin Shaye was 72 in Tales of Halloween as 'Lynn's Mother'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 3
Insidious: Chapter 3
Lin Shaye was 71 in Insidious: Chapter 3 as 'Elise Rainier'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 07 2015
Poster of Grace
Grace
Lin Shaye was 71 in Grace as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 2014
Poster of Ouija
Ouija
Lin Shaye was 71 in Ouija as 'Paulina Zander'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2014
Poster of Lost Time
Lost Time
Lin Shaye was 70 in Lost Time as 'Mysterious Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2014
Poster of The Signal
The Signal
Lin Shaye was 70 in The Signal as 'Mirabelle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 2013
Poster of Big Ass Spider!
Big Ass Spider!
Lin Shaye was 70 in Big Ass Spider! as 'Mrs. Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 2013
Poster of Insidious: Chapter 2
Insidious: Chapter 2
Lin Shaye was 69 in Insidious: Chapter 2 as 'Elise Rainier'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2013
Poster of Noobz
Noobz
Lin Shaye was 69 in Noobz as 'Mrs. Theodore'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2012
Poster of Matchmaker Santa
Matchmaker Santa
Lin Shaye was 69 in Matchmaker Santa as 'Debbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 2012
Poster of FDR: American Badass!
FDR: American Badass!
Lin Shaye was 68 in FDR: American Badass! as 'Eleanor Roosevelt'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 2012
Poster of Jewtopia
Jewtopia
Lin Shaye was 68 in Jewtopia as 'Dr. Sutton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 2012
Poster of The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges
Lin Shaye was 68 in The Three Stooges as 'Nurse Crotchet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2012
Poster of Waffle Hut
Waffle Hut
Lin Shaye was 68 in Waffle Hut as 'Jerrie Wolf'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Rosewood Lane
Rosewood Lane
Lin Shaye was 68 in Rosewood Lane as 'Mrs. Hawthorne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2011
Poster of Chillerama
Chillerama
Lin Shaye was 68 in Chillerama as 'Baglady / Nurse Maleva'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2011
Poster of Insidious
Insidious
Lin Shaye was 67 in Insidious as 'Elise Rainier'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2011
Poster of Take Me Home
Take Me Home
Lin Shaye was 67 in Take Me Home as 'Jill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 2011
Poster of Sedona
Sedona
Lin Shaye was 67 in Sedona as 'Claire'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 2011
Poster of Goldberg - P.I.
Goldberg - P.I.
Lin Shaye was 67 in Goldberg - P.I. as 'Violet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Farewell Mr. Kringle
Farewell Mr. Kringle
Lin Shaye was 67 in Farewell Mr. Kringle as 'Zelda'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 2010
Poster of Black Limousine
Black Limousine
Lin Shaye was 67 in Black Limousine
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 2010
Poster of Next Stop Murder
Next Stop Murder
Lin Shaye was 66 in Next Stop Murder as 'Detective Reeson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2010
Poster of Pickin' and Grinnin'
Pickin' and Grinnin'
Lin Shaye was 66 in Pickin' and Grinnin' as 'Bonnie Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 2010
Poster of The Penthouse
The Penthouse
Lin Shaye was 66 in The Penthouse as 'Frances'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Killer by Nature
Killer by Nature
Lin Shaye was 66 in Killer by Nature as 'Leona'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Dark Moon Rising
Dark Moon Rising
Lin Shaye was 65 in Dark Moon Rising as 'Sunny'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Stuntmen
Stuntmen
Lin Shaye was 65 in Stuntmen as 'Bumble Jackson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 2009
Poster of American Cowslip
American Cowslip
Lin Shaye was 65 in American Cowslip as 'Lou Anne'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Doggie Heaven
Doggie Heaven
Lin Shaye was 65 in Doggie Heaven as 'Woman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 29 2008
Poster of Chronic Town
Chronic Town
Lin Shaye was 64 in Chronic Town as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2008
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
Lin Shaye was 64 in Asylum as 'String's Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 2008
Poster of Killer Pad
Killer Pad
Lin Shaye was 64 in Killer Pad as 'Marge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 2008
Poster of Chasing Robert
Chasing Robert
Lin Shaye was 63 in Chasing Robert as 'Martha the Bookie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2007
Poster of The Election
The Election
Lin Shaye was 63 in The Election as 'The Wife'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2007
Poster of Homo Erectus
Homo Erectus
Lin Shaye was 63 in Homo Erectus as 'Museum Guide'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 10 2007
Poster of Pledge This!
Pledge This!
Lin Shaye was 63 in Pledge This! as 'Miss Prin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Driftwood
Driftwood
Lin Shaye was 63 in Driftwood as 'Nancy Forrester'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Surf School
Surf School
Lin Shaye was 62 in Surf School as 'Larry's Mom, Larry's mom'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of Bachelor Party Vegas
Bachelor Party Vegas
Lin Shaye was 62 in Bachelor Party Vegas as 'Cassandra'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 2006
Poster of Hoboken Hollow
Hoboken Hollow
Lin Shaye was 62 in Hoboken Hollow as 'Mrs. Brodrick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 2006
Poster of Unbeatable Harold
Unbeatable Harold
Lin Shaye was 62 in Unbeatable Harold as 'Jeannie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of 2001 Maniacs
2001 Maniacs
Lin Shaye was 61 in 2001 Maniacs as 'Granny Boone'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 12 2005
Poster of Drop Dead Sexy
Drop Dead Sexy
Lin Shaye was 61 in Drop Dead Sexy as 'Ma Muzzy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Hate Crime
Hate Crime
Lin Shaye was 61 in Hate Crime as 'Kathleen Slansky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 2005
Poster of Born Killers
Born Killers
Lin Shaye was 61 in Born Killers as 'Willow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Hillside Strangler
The Hillside Strangler
Lin Shaye was 61 in The Hillside Strangler as 'Jenny Buono'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of Cellular
Cellular
Lin Shaye was 60 in Cellular as 'Exotic Car Driver'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 2004
Poster of A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story
Lin Shaye was 60 in A Cinderella Story as 'Mrs. Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2004
Poster of The Almost Guys
The Almost Guys
Lin Shaye was 60 in The Almost Guys as 'Repo Boss'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 07 2004
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
Lin Shaye was 60 in Dead End as 'Laura Harrington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of Stuck on You
Stuck on You
Lin Shaye was 60 in Stuck on You as 'Makeup Babe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2003
Poster of Barely Legal
Barely Legal
Lin Shaye was 59 in Barely Legal as 'Tequlia'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of ManFast
ManFast
Lin Shaye was 59 in ManFast as 'Marge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Boat Trip
Boat Trip
Lin Shaye was 58 in Boat Trip as 'Sonya the Coach'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 21 2002
Poster of Contagion
Contagion
Lin Shaye was 58 in Contagion as 'Laura Crowley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2001
Poster of Without Charlie
Without Charlie
Lin Shaye was 57 in Without Charlie
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Attention Shoppers
Attention Shoppers
Lin Shaye was 56 in Attention Shoppers as 'Libby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 2000
Poster of Me, Myself & Irene
Me, Myself & Irene
Lin Shaye was 56 in Me, Myself & Irene as 'Mrs. Caleron'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 2000
Poster of Detroit Rock City
Detroit Rock City
Lin Shaye was 55 in Detroit Rock City as 'Mrs. Bruce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1999
Poster of Living Out Loud
Living Out Loud
Lin Shaye was 55 in Living Out Loud as 'Lisa's Nurse'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1998
Poster of Breakfast with Einstein
Breakfast with Einstein
Lin Shaye was 54 in Breakfast with Einstein as 'Miss Desmond'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1998
Poster of Trading Favors
Trading Favors
Lin Shaye was 53 in Trading Favors as 'Darla'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1997
Poster of Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
Lin Shaye was 52 in Last Man Standing as 'The Madame'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Kingpin
Kingpin
Lin Shaye was 52 in Kingpin as 'Landlady'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of Project: ALF
Project: ALF
Lin Shaye was 52 in Project: ALF as 'Waitress'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1995
Poster of Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
Lin Shaye was 51 in Trial by Fire as 'Phyliis Cardell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1995
Poster of Dumb and Dumber
Dumb and Dumber
Lin Shaye was 51 in Dumb and Dumber as 'Mrs. Neugeboren'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1994
Poster of New Nightmare
New Nightmare
Lin Shaye was 51 in New Nightmare as 'Nurse with Pills'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1994
Poster of Corrina, Corrina
Corrina, Corrina
Lin Shaye was 50 in Corrina, Corrina as 'Repeat Nanny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1993
Poster of Three of Hearts
Three of Hearts
Lin Shaye was 49 in Three of Hearts as 'Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1993
Poster of The Temp
The Temp
Lin Shaye was 49 in The Temp as 'Rosemary'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1993
Poster of Roadside Prophets
Roadside Prophets
Lin Shaye was 48 in Roadside Prophets as 'Celeste'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of Critters 3
Critters 3
Lin Shaye was 48 in Critters 3 as 'Sal (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1991
Poster of Pump Up the Volume
Pump Up the Volume
Lin Shaye was 46 in Pump Up the Volume as 'PTA Parent #3'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1990
Poster of Book of Love
Book of Love
Lin Shaye was 46 in Book of Love as 'Mrs. Flynn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1990
Poster of Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
Lin Shaye was 45 in Lucky Stiff as 'Bratty Kid's Mom'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1988
Poster of Critters 2
Critters 2
Lin Shaye was 44 in Critters 2 as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Lin Shaye was 44 in The Running Man as 'Propaganda Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of The Hidden
The Hidden
Lin Shaye was 44 in The Hidden as 'Carol Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Mistress
Mistress
Lin Shaye was 43 in Mistress as 'Woman Customer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1987
Poster of Slam Dance
Slam Dance
Lin Shaye was 43 in Slam Dance as 'Librarian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of My Demon Lover
My Demon Lover
Lin Shaye was 43 in My Demon Lover as 'Anemic Counter Girl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of Extreme Prejudice
Extreme Prejudice
Lin Shaye was 43 in Extreme Prejudice as 'Employment Office Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of Stillwatch
Stillwatch
Lin Shaye was 43 in Stillwatch
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1987
Poster of Critters
Critters
Lin Shaye was 42 in Critters as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1986
Poster of Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions
Lin Shaye was 41 in Brewster's Millions as 'Journalist at Rally'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1984
Poster of Summer Fantasy
Summer Fantasy
Lin Shaye was 40 in Summer Fantasy as 'Woman on Beach'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1984
Poster of Why Me?
Why Me?
Lin Shaye was 40 in Why Me?
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1982
Poster of A Cry for Love
A Cry for Love
Lin Shaye was 37 in A Cry for Love
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 1980
Poster of The Long Riders
The Long Riders
Lin Shaye was 36 in The Long Riders as 'Kate'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1979
Poster of Goin' South
Goin' South
Lin Shaye was 34 in Goin' South as 'Parasol Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1978
Poster of A Secret Space
A Secret Space
Lin Shaye was 34 in A Secret Space as 'Amy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Hester Street
Hester Street
Lin Shaye was 32 in Hester Street as 'Whore'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Dead of Nowhere 3D
Dead of Nowhere 3D
Lin Shaye will be 81+ in Dead of Nowhere 3D as 'Meemaw'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Before Memory
Before Memory
Lin Shaye will be 81+ in Before Memory
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Carrier
Carrier
Lin Shaye will be 81+ in Carrier as 'Joan Pierson'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of EastSiders
EastSiders
Lin Shaye was 69+ in EastSiders as 'Diane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2012
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
Lin Shaye was 63+ in Private Practice as 'Mrs. Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Made in Hollywood
Made in Hollywood
Lin Shaye was 61+ in Made in Hollywood as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Lin Shaye was 61+ in My Name Is Earl as 'Paul's Mom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Lin Shaye was 57+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Leather Lauren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Becker
Becker
Lin Shaye was 55+ in Becker as 'Mrs. Cooper'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of ER
ER
Lin Shaye was 50+ in ER as 'Margaret'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Lin Shaye was 49+ in Frasier as 'Anne'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Lin Shaye was 38+ in Cagney & Lacey as 'Secretary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Lin Shaye was 38+ in Falcon Crest as 'Smoking Female Prisoner'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977