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Lin Shaye
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Lin Shaye's full name is Carlin Lynette Bartholomew, but she is commonly known as Lin Shaye.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on October 12, 1943. Unfortunately, we do not have information about her passing date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American. Profession: Actress, Comedian, Writer.
Early Life and Background
Lin Shaye was born in Detroit, Michigan to a Jewish family. She began performing at an early age, attending the University of Michigan's drama program. Her first stage appearance was as a stand-up comedian in the 1960s. After her initial break in comedy, she transitioned into acting.
Major Accomplishments
Lin Shaye has worked extensively on film and television, with some notable roles including:
Dead Silence (2007): She played the role of Mary Couper.
Insidious (2010): As Elise Rainier, a paranormal investigator who helps the main characters by navigating the spirit world.
The Expendables (2010): Shaye appeared as Loretta in this action film.Notable Works or Actions
Lin Shaye has also worked on other projects such as:
Dead Silence's prequel, Insidious Chapter 2, where she reprised her role.
The Expendables 2 and its sequels.
She played the role of Loretta in the TV series "The Expanse."
Impact and Legacy
Lin Shaye's portrayal as Elise Rainier has left a lasting impact on audiences. Her work continues to captivate viewers, inspiring actors to pursue roles with depth.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Lin Shaye is widely recognized for her portrayal of paranormal investigator Elise Rainier in the Insidious film series.
Quotes by Lin Shaye
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No matter how much I plan the overall arc of the character, you get there day one on the film and you shooting certain scenes first, and it goes completely different to anything you ever thought of, and then it's done.
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I try to keep away exterior events that are going to make me do something negative internally to myself.
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I've gotten jobs that I think I've done the worst audition I ever did, and I got the job. I've done the best audition I've ever done in my entire life, and I haven't gotten the job.
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I may be the only actress in Hollywood who won't need a face lift, because when I take off my makeup, I look so great compared to my characters!
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I'm not a blood and guts person. I remember seeing 'House of Wax' as a teenager in 3D. This was years ago, the original 'House of Wax', and that was scary enough for me that I thought I'd never see another one.
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I started in theater; I did theater in New York for 14 years before I even thought about doing movies - I never thought about being in a film; it just never occurred to me.
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As an actor, whatever I get the opportunity to do, if it has a good story then I'm in. I thought 'Dead End' had a great story; 'Nightmare on Elm Street,' of course, was probably the first real horror film I was in.
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I've had a couple of odd experiences - unexplainable anxiety that came my way through a belief in something... I mean, it sounds cryptic, but... anything for me that turns myself against myself, I stay away from.
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I think the best advice I ever got about acting was from my dad, which was, 'If they don't buy the fish on the first toss, throw it back in the wagon and go to the second house.' Which is like an old Jewish fishmongers' story about how you become a successful fish monger.
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I think the first thing is don't give up. If you love the craft. If you love being a detective and discovering who a character is and the detail of how they walk and what kind of shoes they wear and what did they do yesterday and what's important to them. I definitely advise actors to learn about the craft.
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