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Lin Shaye

Acting
Known For

81 Years Old

Lin Shaye (born October 12, 1943) is an American actress. She is best known for her work in horror franchises, including Nightmare on Elm Street, Ouija, and Insidious. Shaye 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. She stayed in New York upon graduation and worked in numerous off- and off-off- Broadway productions, as well as Lincoln Center and Broadway.

Born

Detroit, Michigan, USA on 12th October 1943

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Stillwatch
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We Are Gathered Here Today
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House of Abraham
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Pines
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Chasing Robert
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Get Gone
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They Bite!: The Making of Critters
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Attention Shoppers
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The Election
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The Aunt (voice)