Lin Shay is an American actress who has about two hundred movie roles. Her brother Robert was the founder of one of America's largest film companies, New Line Cinema. Lin did not miss the opportunity to star in several films produced by this studio, among which was the famous comedy "Dumb and Dumber." Spectators are well acquainted with Shay’s work in films from the Astral series, where she played the main character Alice Rainer.
Lin's creative career began in the mid-70s with the role of a prostitute in the film Hester Street. Her mother was very unhappy with the appearance of her daughter on the screen in this image. But Lin did not pay attention to all the claims expressed to her, and continued on her way to the cinema.
Three years later, the famous Jack Nicholson became interested in the actress. Learning about this, Lin literally the same day took a plane ticket and flew to Los Angeles. And not in vain, because in this way she got a role in the film "South", directed by Nicholson himself.
Lin is known for many of her work in theater, film, and television. She starred in such famous films as: “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Millions of Brewster”, “Critters”, “Running Man”, “Dumb and Dumber”, “Cinderella Story”, “Cell”, “2001 Maniac”, "Boulevard of Fear", "Astral", "Grace", "Wiji: The Devil's Board", "Abatur. Labyrinth of Fear", "Midnight Man", "American Gothic".
early years
The girl was born in the USA, in the fall of 1943. What her parents did is unknown.
The family raised two children. Son Robert later became a famous movie mogul, having founded one of America's largest film companies. Lin also went on a creative path, becoming an actress.
Passion for creativity began with Lin from an early age. Already in her school years, she did not miss a single performance that students put on stage. The girl also began to dream about a career in cinema early. She had no doubt that in the future she would expect success and recognition from the audience.
After graduating from high school, Lin attended college. Then she continued her education at the University of Michigan, where she studied acting. She received a master's degree in art.
Creative way
The first years after graduation, Lin devoted to the theater. She worked with prominent directors and played in famous performances: "Tartuffe", "The Tempest". For his role in the play "Miss Jenny's Share". Shane was awarded the Drama Critics Award.
After moving to Los Angeles in 1982, she and her friends created her own theater called the Los And Angeles Theater Unit.
The theater itself lasted almost ten years. The plays staged on his stage received rave reviews from theater critics. They have repeatedly won prestigious awards. Lin herself for the role played in the play "Best Days" won the Drama-Logue Award in the category "Best Theater Actress".
Before starting acting in feature films, Shane worked on television for many years. She played roles in the series: "Fraser, " "Investigation Jodan, " "Ambulance, " "Santa's Prospector, " and "Private Practice."
During her acting career, Shane starred in a large number of horror and horror films. For several years she participated in the filming of the Astral universe, where she invariably played the main role - the medium Alice Rainer. Also on her account is working with director T. Sullivan, who shot "2001 Maniac" and its sequel, where the main role was played by R. Inglund.
It is worth mentioning the following works of Shane in the horror genre: “Horror Quarter Snoop Dogg”, “Chillerama”, “Psychiatric Hospital”, “Snake Flight”, “Boulevard of Fear”, “Grace”.
But in the biography of the actress, there are completely different roles. She played beautifully in the films: Detroit - The City of Rock, Sea Adventure, Mary Is Crazy, The Cinderella Story, Chocolate Blonde, My Guardian Angel.
