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Lar Park Lincoln
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Born |
Laurie Jill Park
May 12, 1961 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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Died | April 22, 2025 | (aged 63)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1985–2023 |
Spouse(s) |
Michael Lincoln
(m. 1981; died 1995) |
Children | 2 |
Lar Park Lincoln (born Laurie Jill Park; May 12, 1961 – April 22, 2025) was an American actress. She was known for her roles in several movies and TV shows. Lar appeared in the 1987 film House II: The Second Story as Kate. She also starred as Tina Shepard in the 1988 horror movie Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. On television, she was part of the series Knots Landing from 1987 to 1991.
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Lar Park Lincoln's Early Life and Acting Career
Lar Park Lincoln was born in Dallas, Texas. She began her acting journey in 1985. Her first role was in a TV movie called Children of the Night. In 1987, she played the main character in the comedy film The Princess Academy. That same year, she appeared in the comedy horror movie House II: The Second Story.
Becoming Tina Shepard in Friday the 13th
A big role for Lar came in 1988. She starred as Tina Shepard in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. This was the seventh movie in the popular Friday the 13th series. Tina Shepard is a character with special powers.
Guest Roles on Television Shows
Lar also made guest appearances on many TV shows. These included Hunter, Outlaws, and Highway to Heaven. She also appeared in an episode of the horror series Freddy's Nightmares. Another show she was on was Tour of Duty.
Lar Park Lincoln on Knots Landing
In 1987, Lar Park Lincoln joined the cast of Knots Landing. This was a popular TV show about families. She played Linda Fairgate. Linda was the daughter-in-law of Karen Fairgate, a main character played by Michele Lee. Lar first appeared in two episodes of the show's ninth season. She then returned with a bigger role from season eleven to thirteen. She left the series in 1991.
After Knots Landing
After her time on Knots Landing, Lar continued to act. She guest-starred on other well-known TV shows. These included Murder, She Wrote, Space: Above and Beyond, and Beverly Hills, 90210.
Later Acting Roles and Fan Films
Lar Park Lincoln took a break from acting. She returned to the screen in the mid-2000s. She appeared in a Lifetime movie called Inspector Mom: Kidnapped in Ten Easy Steps. She also took on roles in smaller movies.
Recent Notable Films
Some of her more recent films include the comedy horror movie Sky Sharks (2020). In 2021, she was in the movie 13 Fanboy. In this film, she played a version of herself. The story was about an obsessed fan of the Friday the 13th movies. She also appeared in Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film (2021). This unofficial fan film continued the story of Tina Shepard, her character from Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.
Lar Park Lincoln's Personal Life
Lar Park Lincoln was married to Michael Martin Lincoln. They were married on December 5, 1981. Their marriage lasted until Michael's death in 1995. Lar had two children. She lived near Dallas, Texas. She faced health challenges, including battling breast cancer since 2008. She had many surgeries by 2012.
Lar Park Lincoln passed away on April 22, 2025, at the age of 63. Actors Audition Studios, a company she started, shared a message. They said Lar made a lasting impact on Hollywood. She was known for her acting and for helping new actors.
Filmography
Film Appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | The Princess Academy | Cindy Cathcart | |
1987 | House II: The Second Story | Kate | |
1988 | Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood | Tina Shepard | |
1990 | Fatal Charm | Sandy | |
2009 | From The Dark | Gail Miller | |
2009 | Gravestoned | Monica | |
2020 | Sky Sharks | Sidney Scott | |
2020 | Expulsion | Shara Fanning | |
2021 | 13 Fanboy | Herself | |
2021 | Autumn Road | Kennedy | |
2021 | Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film | Tina Shepard | Nominated – FANtastic Horror Film Festival Award for Best Actress in a Feature Film |
2022 | Ghost Party | Victoria | |
2023 | Bad B*tch | Rowena | |
2023 | Young Bolsheviks | Mayor |
Television Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Children of the Night | Valerie | Television film |
1987 | Hunter | Angela Holly Hobarts | Episode: "Bad Company" |
1987 | Outlaws | Grady Bennett | Episode: "Pursued" |
1987 | Ohara | Cindy | Episode: "The Sparrow" |
1987 | Highway to Heaven | Denise Kelly | Episode: "In with the 'In' Crowd" |
1988 | Freddy's Nightmares | Karyn | Episode: "It's a Miserable Life" |
1989 | Tour of Duty | Abigail Curtis | Episode: "Nightmare" |
1987, 1989–1991 | Knots Landing | Linda Fairgate | Recurring role (seasons 11–12), 48 episodes |
1992 | Murder, She Wrote | Caroline Pryce | Episode: "Incident in Lot 7" |
1995 | Space: Above and Beyond | Bowman | Episode: "Ray Butts" |
1995 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Tammy Kane | Episode: "Fortunate Son" |
2005 | City of Justice | Susan Foley | Episode: "The Burns of Revenge" |
2007 | Inspector Mom: Kidnapped in Ten Easy Steps | Regina Von Hoffman | Television film |
2009 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th | Herself | Documentary |
See also
In Spanish: Lar Park Lincoln para niños