Movies (Acting Roles)
Scared to Death
Lin Shaye was
80 in Scared to Death
as 'Max'.
Sun, Aug 11 2024
Remote
Lin Shaye was
78 in Remote
as 'Kane'.
Sat, Oct 01 2022
Pines
Lin Shaye was
78 in Pines
as 'Julie (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 04 2022
The Call
Lin Shaye was
77 in The Call
as 'Edith Cranston'.
Fri, Oct 23 2020
The Horror Crowd
Lin Shaye was
76 in The Horror Crowd
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Aug 29 2020
The Voices
Lin Shaye was
76 in The Voices
as 'The Vagabond'.
Fri, Jul 03 2020
Dreamkatcher
Lin Shaye was
76 in Dreamkatcher
as 'Ruth'.
Wed, Jun 24 2020
Darkness Falls
Lin Shaye was
76 in Darkness Falls
as 'Angela Anderson'.
Sat, Mar 07 2020
The Grudge
Lin Shaye was
76 in The Grudge
as 'Faith Matheson'.
Tue, Dec 31 2019
Gothic Harvest
Lin Shaye was
76 in Gothic Harvest
as 'Griselda'.
Tue, Oct 15 2019
Ambition
Lin Shaye was
75 in Ambition
as 'Lady Bum'.
Fri, Sep 20 2019
Get Gone
Lin Shaye was
75 in Get Gone
as 'Mama'.
Wed, Jul 31 2019
Room for Rent
Lin Shaye was
75 in Room for Rent
as 'Joyce'.
Fri, May 03 2019
The Final Wish
Lin Shaye was
75 in The Final Wish
as 'Kate Hammond'.
Thu, Jan 24 2019
The Black Room
Lin Shaye was
73 in The Black Room
as 'Miss Black'.
Fri, Apr 28 2017
Grow House
Lin Shaye was
73 in Grow House
as 'Mrs. Gilliam'.
Thu, Apr 20 2017
Mountain Top
Lin Shaye was
73 in Mountain Top
as 'Muriel Miller'.
Fri, Feb 10 2017
Abattoir
Lin Shaye was
73 in Abattoir
as 'Allie'.
Thu, Nov 24 2016
Director's Cut
Lin Shaye was
72 in Director's Cut
as 'Captain Wheeler'.
Tue, Jul 19 2016
Texas Heart
Lin Shaye was
72 in Texas Heart
as 'Mrs. Smith'.
Fri, May 20 2016
Jack Goes Home
Lin Shaye was
72 in Jack Goes Home
as 'Teresa'.
Mon, Mar 14 2016
Tales of Halloween
Lin Shaye was
72 in Tales of Halloween
as 'Lynn's Mother'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Grace
Lin Shaye was
71 in Grace
as 'Helen'.
Tue, Oct 28 2014
Ouija
Lin Shaye was
71 in Ouija
as 'Paulina Zander'.
Fri, Oct 24 2014
Lost Time
Lin Shaye was
70 in Lost Time
as 'Mysterious Woman'.
Fri, Sep 19 2014
The Signal
Lin Shaye was
70 in The Signal
as 'Mirabelle'.
Sat, Mar 15 2014
Big Ass Spider!
Lin Shaye was
70 in Big Ass Spider!
as 'Mrs. Jefferson'.
Thu, Oct 17 2013
Crazy Kind of Love
Lin Shaye was
69 in Crazy Kind of Love
as 'Denise Mack'.
Fri, May 31 2013
Noobz
Lin Shaye was
69 in Noobz
as 'Mrs. Theodore'.
Fri, Jan 25 2013
Life's an Itch
Lin Shaye was
69 in Life's an Itch
as 'Gloria'.
Sat, Dec 01 2012
Matchmaker Santa
Lin Shaye was
69 in Matchmaker Santa
as 'Debbie'.
Wed, Nov 21 2012
Jewtopia
Lin Shaye was
68 in Jewtopia
as 'Dr. Sutton'.
Thu, Apr 26 2012
The Three Stooges
Lin Shaye was
68 in The Three Stooges
as 'Nurse Crotchet'.
Fri, Apr 13 2012
Waffle Hut
Lin Shaye was
68 in Waffle Hut
as 'Jerrie Wolf'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Rosewood Lane
Lin Shaye was
68 in Rosewood Lane
as 'Mrs. Hawthorne'.
Sat, Oct 15 2011
Chillerama
Lin Shaye was
68 in Chillerama
as 'Baglady / Nurse Maleva'.
Fri, Oct 14 2011
Insidious
Lin Shaye was
67 in Insidious
as 'Elise Rainier'.
Thu, Mar 31 2011
Take Me Home
Lin Shaye was
67 in Take Me Home
as 'Jill'.
Wed, Mar 02 2011
Sedona
Lin Shaye was
67 in Sedona
as 'Claire'.
Sat, Feb 19 2011
Goldberg - P.I.
Lin Shaye was
67 in Goldberg - P.I.
as 'Violet'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Next Stop Murder
Lin Shaye was
66 in Next Stop Murder
as 'Detective Reeson'.
Sun, Sep 19 2010
The Penthouse
Lin Shaye was
66 in The Penthouse
as 'Frances'.
Tue, Mar 02 2010
Killer by Nature
Lin Shaye was
66 in Killer by Nature
as 'Leona'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Dark Moon Rising
Lin Shaye was
65 in Dark Moon Rising
as 'Sunny'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Stuntmen
Lin Shaye was
65 in Stuntmen
as 'Bumble Jackson'.
Tue, Aug 18 2009
American Cowslip
Lin Shaye was
65 in American Cowslip
as 'Lou Anne'.
Fri, Jul 24 2009
My Sister's Keeper
Lin Shaye was
65 in My Sister's Keeper
as 'Nurse Adele'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Doggie Heaven
Lin Shaye was
65 in Doggie Heaven
as 'Woman'.
Mon, Nov 24 2008
Chronic Town
Lin Shaye was
64 in Chronic Town
as 'Nurse'.
Thu, Apr 03 2008
Asylum
Lin Shaye was
64 in Asylum
as 'String's Mother'.
Thu, Mar 20 2008
Killer Pad
Lin Shaye was
64 in Killer Pad
as 'Marge'.
Tue, Feb 05 2008
Chasing Robert
Lin Shaye was
63 in Chasing Robert
as 'Martha the Bookie'.
Tue, Jul 17 2007
The Election
Lin Shaye was
63 in The Election
as 'The Wife'.
Thu, Jul 12 2007
Homo Erectus
Lin Shaye was
63 in Homo Erectus
as 'Museum Guide'.
Tue, Jul 10 2007
Pledge This!
Lin Shaye was
63 in Pledge This!
as 'Miss Prin'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Driftwood
Lin Shaye was
63 in Driftwood
as 'Nancy Forrester'.
Fri, Oct 20 2006
Down the P.C.H.
Lin Shaye was
62 in Down the P.C.H.
as 'Wendy O'Hara'.
Fri, Sep 01 2006
Surf School
Lin Shaye was
62 in Surf School
as 'Larry's Mom, Larry's mom'.
Fri, Sep 01 2006
Hoboken Hollow
Lin Shaye was
62 in Hoboken Hollow
as 'Mrs. Brodrick'.
Wed, Jan 04 2006
2001 Maniacs
Lin Shaye was
61 in 2001 Maniacs
as 'Granny Boone'.
Thu, May 12 2005
Drop Dead Sexy
Lin Shaye was
61 in Drop Dead Sexy
as 'Ma Muzzy'.
Sat, Mar 12 2005
Hate Crime
Lin Shaye was
61 in Hate Crime
as 'Kathleen Slansky'.
Fri, Jan 14 2005
Born Killers
Lin Shaye was
61 in Born Killers
as 'Willow'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Cellular
Lin Shaye was
60 in Cellular
as 'Exotic Car Driver'.
Mon, Sep 06 2004
The Almost Guys
Lin Shaye was
60 in The Almost Guys
as 'Repo Boss'.
Wed, Mar 03 2004
Who's Your Daddy?
Lin Shaye was
60 in Who's Your Daddy?
as 'Ms. Harding'.
Wed, Jan 07 2004
Dead End
Lin Shaye was
60 in Dead End
as 'Laura Harrington'.
Fri, Dec 12 2003
Stuck on You
Lin Shaye was
60 in Stuck on You
as 'Makeup Babe'.
Wed, Dec 10 2003
Barely Legal
Lin Shaye was
59 in Barely Legal
as 'Tequlia'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Boat Trip
Lin Shaye was
58 in Boat Trip
as 'Sonya the Coach'.
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Wish You Were Dead
Lin Shaye was
58 in Wish You Were Dead
as 'Jinny Macintosh'.
Tue, May 21 2002
Contagion
Lin Shaye was
58 in Contagion
as 'Laura Crowley'.
Wed, May 15 2002
Say It Isn't So
Lin Shaye was
57 in Say It Isn't So
as 'Nurse Bautista'.
Sat, Mar 10 2001
Me, Myself & Irene
Lin Shaye was
56 in Me, Myself & Irene
as 'Mrs. Caleron'.
Thu, Jun 22 2000
Detroit Rock City
Lin Shaye was
55 in Detroit Rock City
as 'Mrs. Bruce'.
Fri, Aug 13 1999
Living Out Loud
Lin Shaye was
55 in Living Out Loud
as 'Lisa's Nurse'.
Fri, Oct 30 1998
Trading Favors
Lin Shaye was
53 in Trading Favors
as 'Darla'.
Wed, Jun 04 1997
Last Man Standing
Lin Shaye was
52 in Last Man Standing
as 'The Madame'.
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Kingpin
Lin Shaye was
52 in Kingpin
as 'Landlady'.
Thu, Jul 04 1996
Project: ALF
Lin Shaye was
52 in Project: ALF
as 'Waitress'.
Sat, Feb 17 1996
Trial by Fire
Lin Shaye was
51 in Trial by Fire
as 'Phyliis Cardell'.
Sun, Oct 01 1995
Dumb and Dumber
Lin Shaye was
51 in Dumb and Dumber
as 'Mrs. Neugeboren'.
Fri, Dec 16 1994
New Nightmare
Lin Shaye was
51 in New Nightmare
as 'Nurse with Pills'.
Thu, Oct 13 1994
Corrina, Corrina
Lin Shaye was
50 in Corrina, Corrina
as 'Repeat Nanny'.
Fri, Aug 12 1994
Three of Hearts
Lin Shaye was
49 in Three of Hearts
as 'Operator'.
Fri, Apr 30 1993
The Temp
Lin Shaye was
49 in The Temp
as 'Rosemary'.
Fri, Feb 12 1993
Critters 3
Lin Shaye was
48 in Critters 3
as 'Sal (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 11 1991
Pump Up the Volume
Lin Shaye was
46 in Pump Up the Volume
as 'PTA Parent #3'.
Wed, Aug 22 1990
Book of Love
Lin Shaye was
46 in Book of Love
as 'Mrs. Flynn'.
Fri, Aug 03 1990
Lucky Stiff
Lin Shaye was
45 in Lucky Stiff
as 'Bratty Kid's Mom'.
Tue, Nov 01 1988
Critters 2
Lin Shaye was
44 in Critters 2
as 'Sally'.
Fri, Apr 29 1988
The Running Man
Lin Shaye was
44 in The Running Man
as 'Propaganda Officer'.
Fri, Nov 13 1987
The Hidden
Lin Shaye was
44 in The Hidden
as 'Carol Miller'.
Fri, Oct 30 1987
Mistress
Lin Shaye was
43 in Mistress
as 'Woman Customer'.
Sun, Oct 04 1987
Slam Dance
Lin Shaye was
43 in Slam Dance
as 'Librarian'.
Fri, Oct 02 1987
My Demon Lover
Lin Shaye was
43 in My Demon Lover
as 'Anemic Counter Girl'.
Fri, Apr 24 1987
Extreme Prejudice
Lin Shaye was
43 in Extreme Prejudice
as 'Employment Office Clerk'.
Fri, Apr 24 1987
Stillwatch
Lin Shaye was
43 in Stillwatch
Tue, Feb 10 1987
Critters
Lin Shaye was
42 in Critters
as 'Sally'.
Fri, Apr 11 1986
Brewster's Millions
Lin Shaye was
41 in Brewster's Millions
as 'Journalist at Rally'.
Wed, May 22 1985
Summer Fantasy
Lin Shaye was
40 in Summer Fantasy
as 'Woman on Beach'.
Fri, May 25 1984
Why Me?
Lin Shaye was
40 in Why Me?
Mon, Mar 12 1984
Alone in the Dark
Lin Shaye was
39 in Alone in the Dark
as 'Receptionist at Haven'.
Fri, Nov 12 1982
The Long Riders
Lin Shaye was
36 in The Long Riders
as 'Kate'.
Fri, May 16 1980
Goin' South
Lin Shaye was
34 in Goin' South
as 'Parasol Lady'.
Fri, Oct 06 1978
A Secret Space
Lin Shaye was
34 in A Secret Space
as 'Amy'.
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Hester Street
Lin Shaye was
32 in Hester Street
as 'Whore'.
Sun, Oct 19 1975
The Old World
Lin Shaye will be
81+ in The Old World
as 'The Aunt (voice)'.
Unreleased
Carrier
Lin Shaye will be
81+ in Carrier
as 'Joan Pierson'.
Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate agesBehind the Monsters
Lin Shaye was
78+ in Behind the Monsters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 2021
Dead Talk Live
Lin Shaye was
76+ in Dead Talk Live
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 2020
EastSiders
Lin Shaye was
69+ in EastSiders
as 'Diane'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2012
Private Practice
Lin Shaye was
63+ in Private Practice
as 'Mrs. Taylor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
My Name Is Earl
Lin Shaye was
61+ in My Name Is Earl
as 'Paul's Mom'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Crossing Jordan
Lin Shaye was
57+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Leather Lauren'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Becker
Lin Shaye was
55+ in Becker
as 'Mrs. Cooper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
ER
Lin Shaye was
50+ in ER
as 'Margaret'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
My So-Called Life
Lin Shaye was
50+ in My So-Called Life
as 'Parent #2'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Frasier
Lin Shaye was
49+ in Frasier
as 'Anne'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Life Goes On
Lin Shaye was
45+ in Life Goes On
as 'Parent #2'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1989
The Twilight Zone
Lin Shaye was
41+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Kate Simmons'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Who's the Boss?
Lin Shaye was
40+ in Who's the Boss?
as 'Mrs. Padnick'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Highway to Heaven
Lin Shaye was
40+ in Highway to Heaven
as 'Lila Barnes'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Cagney & Lacey
Lin Shaye was
38+ in Cagney & Lacey
as 'Secretary'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Falcon Crest
Lin Shaye was
38+ in Falcon Crest
as 'Smoking Female Prisoner'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Eight Is Enough
Lin Shaye was
33+ in Eight Is Enough
as 'Band Member'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977