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 Lin 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. She has studied with some of the finest: Uta Hagen, Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg. Lin is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.
Bio:
Lin 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. She has studied with some of the finest: Uta Hagen, Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg. Lin is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.
Tivia:
Younger sister of New Line Cinema founder & CEO Robert Shaye.2015: Named the Godmother of Horror by Wizard World Comic Con.In the beginning of Insidious: Chapter 2, Lindsay Seim portrays a younger version of Elise Rainier, Lin Shaye's character in the Insidious films. Because Lin has such a distinct voice, she was dubbed over Lindsay's. You don't hear Lindsay 's voice at all in that movie.A lifetime member of the Actors Studio.Is the only actor to appear in both Dumb and Dumber (1994) and the prequel Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003).Has a son Lee J. Landey (born 1989).Her mother was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and her paternal grandparents were Romanian Jews.Aunt of Katja Shaye and Juno Shaye. |
| Name: |
Lin Shaye |
Type: |
Actress,Producer,Additional Crew (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Model rank: |
570 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:31:09 |
| Height: |
5' 3' (1.60 m) |
| Biography: |
Lin 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 Univ |
| Trivia: |
Younger sister of New Line Cinema founder & CEO Robert Shaye.2015: Named the Godmother of Horror by Wizard World Comic Con.In the beginning of Insidious: Chapter 2, Lindsay Seim portrays a younger version of Elise Rainier, Lin Shaye's character in the Insidious films. Because Lin has such a distinct voice, she was dubbed over Lindsay's. You don't hear Lindsay 's voice at all in that movie.A lifetime member of the Actors Studio.Is the only actor to appear in both Dumb and Dumber (1994) and the prequel Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003).Has a son Lee J. Landey (born 1989).Her mother was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and her paternal grandparents were Romanian Jews.Aunt of Katja Shaye and Juno Shaye. |
| Trademarks: |
Often plays a chain smoker
Horror film roles
Characters who are possessed by an evil force |
| Quotes: |
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! |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Others works: |
(7/02) Stage: Appeared (as "Babe") in "Tell Veronica!" by Tony Jerris. Hudson Mainstage Theater, Hollywood, CA.
(2003) Stage: Appeared in "Jewtopia", Los Angeles, CA. |
| Spouse: |
Clayton Landey (January 1, 1988 - August 2003) (divorced, 1 child)Marshall Rubinoff (? - July 7, 1968) (his death) |
| Relatives: |
Robert Shaye (Sibling)
Katja Shaye (Niece or Nephew)
Juno Shaye (Niece or Nephew) |
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