Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

  • Birthday: 10/12/1943
  • Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Linda "Lin" Shaye
  • Social networks: Instagram , Facebook

Biography

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. She stayed in New York upon graduation and worked in numerous off- and off-off- Broadway productions, as well as Lincoln Center and Broadway. She has studied with some of the finest: Uta Hagen, Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg. Lin is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio. She is also the younger sister of producer Robert Shaye.

Filmography

Snakes on a Plane
Release date: 8/17/2006

Snakes on a Plane

Role(s): Grace

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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Release date: 10/31/1984

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Role(s): Teacher

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There's Something About Mary
Release date: 7/15/1998

There's Something About Mary

Role(s): Magda

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Critters 2
Release date: 4/29/1988

Critters 2

Role(s): Sally

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Critters
Release date: 4/11/1986

Critters

Role(s): Sally

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