Lin Shaye facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lin Shaye
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Shaye in 2017
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| Born | October 12, 1943 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse(s) | Marshall Rubinoff (m. 19??; died 1968) Clayton Landey
(m. 1988; div. 2003) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Robert Shaye (brother) |
Lin Shaye (born October 12, 1943) is an American actress who has appeared in over one hundred movies during her long career. She is often called a "scream queen" because she is famous for her roles in many popular horror films. A scream queen is an actress known for starring in scary movies.
Some of her most famous horror roles are in movies like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and the Insidious film series. Shaye is also known for her funny roles in comedies. She has worked with the famous directors, the Farrelly brothers, on movies like Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary.
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Early Life and Education
Lin Shaye was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her mother was from Russia, and her father's parents were from Romania. Her older brother, Robert Shaye, is a famous film executive who founded the movie studio New Line Cinema.
Shaye went to the University of Michigan, where she studied art history. After college, she moved to New York City to act in plays. In 1977, she decided to move to Los Angeles to build her career in movies.
Acting Career
Shaye's acting career began in 1975. She started with small parts in movies and TV shows. One of her early roles was in the 1978 movie Goin' South, which was directed by the famous actor Jack Nicholson.
Rise in Horror and Comedy
In 1984, Shaye played a teacher in the classic horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street. This movie was made by her brother's company, New Line Cinema. She later joked that her family connection helped her get the part.
Her big break in comedy came in 1994 with the movie Dumb and Dumber. She played the funny character Mrs. Neugeboren. The movie was a huge hit and is still loved by fans today. After this, the directors, the Farrelly brothers, cast her in more of their films.
In the 1998 comedy There's Something About Mary, she played Magda, a character with a very deep tan. Shaye said it took four hours of makeup each time to get the look right. The movie was a big success, and Shaye was nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for her performance.
The Godmother of Horror
While she was known for comedy, Shaye continued to act in horror movies. In 2003, she starred in the scary film Dead End, which earned her a nomination for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award.
Her most famous horror role is Elise Rainier in the Insidious film series. She first played the psychic medium in the 2010 film Insidious. Shaye said the story scared her so much that after reading the script, she had to lock it in a closet. The movie was a huge success and became one of the most profitable films of 2011. Her performance was praised, and she was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Shaye returned as Elise in the sequels. In Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) and Insidious: The Last Key (2018), her character became the main hero. Many critics praised her performance, with one writer saying that Shaye "shines" in the third film. Because of her many roles in the genre, she is sometimes called "the Godmother of Horror."
In 2020, Shaye won a Daytime Emmy Award for her guest role on the web series EastSiders.
Personal Life
Shaye has been married two times. Her first husband passed away in 1968. In 1988, she married actor Clayton Landey. They had one child together and later divorced in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Lin Shaye para niños
