Lar Park Lincoln facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lar Park Lincoln
Born	Laurie Jill Park (1961-05-12)May 12, 1961 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died	April 22, 2025(2025-04-22) (aged 63) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1985–2023
Spouse(s)	Michael Lincoln ​ ​ (m. 1981; died 1995)​
Children	2

Laurie Jill "Lar" Park Lincoln (born Park; May 12, 1961 – April 22, 2025) was an American actress. She was known for her roles in 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 film Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. On television, she was part of the series Knots Landing from 1987 to 1991.

Lar Park Lincoln's Acting Journey

Early Life and First Roles

Lar Park Lincoln was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 12, 1961. She began her acting career in 1985. Her first role was in a TV movie called Children of the Night. In 1987, she played the main character in an independent comedy film, The Princess Academy.

Becoming a Star in Horror and TV

Also in 1987, Lar appeared in the comedy horror movie House II: The Second Story. The next year, she became well-known for her role as Tina Shepard. This was in the horror film Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood. This movie was the seventh part of the popular Friday the 13th series.

Lar also made guest appearances on many TV shows. These included Hunter, Outlaws, and Highway to Heaven. She also appeared in Freddy's Nightmares and Tour of Duty.

Role in Knots Landing

In 1987, Lar Park Lincoln joined the cast of Knots Landing. This was a popular TV show on CBS. She played Linda Fairgate, who was the daughter-in-law of a main character. 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, she guest-starred on shows like Murder, She Wrote and Beverly Hills, 90210.

Later Career and Fan Films

Lar Park Lincoln returned to acting in the mid-2000s. She appeared in the Lifetime movie Inspector Mom: Kidnapped in Ten Easy Steps. She also took on roles in smaller movies. Some of her later notable works include the comedy horror film Sky Sharks (2020).

In 2021, she starred in 13 Fanboy. In this movie, she played a fictional version of herself. She was being chased by a fan of the Friday the 13th movies. She also appeared in Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film (2021). This was an unofficial fan film that continued the story of her character, Tina Shepard. For this role, she was nominated for an award.

Personal Life and Legacy

Lar Park Lincoln was married to Michael Martin Lincoln. They married on December 5, 1981. They remained married until his death on December 4, 1995. She had two children. Lar lived near Dallas, Texas.

Lar Park Lincoln faced breast cancer starting in 2008. She had many surgeries by 2012. She passed away from breast cancer on April 22, 2025, at the age of 63. She founded Actors Audition Studios. The studio shared a statement after her passing. It said that Lar left a lasting mark on Hollywood. This was through her performances and by helping new actors.

Film and Television Roles

Movies

Television Shows

See also

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