Cast

Adrienne Barbeau

1945

Active years (films on this site)

1980–1982

Genres

HorrorSci-FiThrillerActionAdventure

Schools and movements

Horror and the Uncanny

Directors worked with

John Carpenter2 filmsGeorge A. Romero1 filmWes Craven1 film

Biography

Adrienne Jo Barbeau is an American actress and author. She came to prominence in the 1970s as Broadway's original Betty Rizzo in the musical Grease, and as Carol Traynor, the divorced daughter of Maude Findlay on the sitcom Maude (1972–1978). In 1980, she began appearing in horror and science fiction films, including The Fog (1980), Escape from New York (1981), Creepshow (1982), and Swamp Thing (1982). She also provided the voice of Catwoman in the DC Animated Universe. In the 2000s, she appeared on the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005) as Ruthie.

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Awards and honours

International

• FANtastic Horror Film Festival, San Diego 2023

National / local

• Theatre World Award 1972
• Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2002
• Chicago Horror Film Festival 2010
• New York City Horror Film Festival 2016
• Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival 2023

4 films on this site

1. The Fog 1980 · John Carpenter · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
2. Escape from New York 1981 · John Carpenter · IMDb 7.1 · Cast
3. Creepshow 1982 · George A. Romero · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
4. Swamp Thing 1982 · Wes Craven · IMDb 5.3 · Cast