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Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

Biography

Lin Shaye (born October 12, 1943) is an American actress. She is best known for her work in horror franchises, including Nightmare on Elm Street, Ouija, and Insidious.

Shaye 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.

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Lin Shaye

Love’s Absurd Symphony: The Chaotic Brilliance of *There’s Something About Mary*

on There's Something About Mary | Jul 19, 2025

In There’s Something About Mary (1998), the Farrelly brothers orchestrate a comedic ballet that teeters on the edge of chaos, blending lowbrow humor with a surprisingly tender heart. The screenplay, a... Read more

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