Lin Shaye Overview

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Born: October 12, 1943

Although she's been designated a bonafide "scream queen" for her work in various horror franchises, you may not recognize Lin Shaye simply by her name. But you may recognize the veteran actress as Cameron Diaz’s very orange, dog-loving neighbor in There's Something About Mary (1998) or as the determined demonologist with a knack for seances in Insidious (2011). Born in Detroit, Michigan, Linda Shaye is the second child of Dorothy, a homemaker, and Max Mendel Shaye, a supermarket owner and... See All


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