Linnea Quigley
Actress · Producer
68 years (May 27, 1958)Davenport, Iowa, USA
Known for
Linnea Quigley, born in Davenport, Iowa in 1958, is a defining scream queen of 1980s American horror and one of the genre's most beloved cult figures. She became an icon as the punk cemetery-goer Trash in Dan O'Bannon's The Return of the Living Dead (1985) and the demon-possessed party girl in Night of the Demons (1988). Her fearless physicality, dark humor and generosity on the convention circuit have kept her a fan favorite for decades. She remains a working presence in independent horror and a keeper of B-movie mythology.
Linnea Quigley
Actress · Producer
Known for
Linnea Quigley, born in Davenport, Iowa in 1958, is a defining scream queen of 1980s American horror and one of the genre's most beloved cult figures. She became an icon as the punk cemetery-goer Trash in Dan O'Bannon's The Return of the Living Dead (1985) and the demon-possessed party girl in Night of the Demons (1988). Her fearless physicality, dark humor and generosity on the convention circuit have kept her a fan favorite for decades. She remains a working presence in independent horror and a keeper of B-movie mythology.
Movies: 146 titles
Plays Soul from Freddy's Chest
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988
Plays Trash
The Return of the Living Dead
1985
Plays Suzanne
Night of the Demons
1988
Plays Nurse
Innocent Blood
1992
Plays Overdosed Hooker
Play It to the Bone
1999
Plays Waitress
Stripteaser
1995
Plays Denise
Silent Night, Deadly Night
1984
Plays Principal Russo
Zombiegeddon
2003
Plays Milly
The Black Room
1982
Plays Heather
Savage Streets
1984
Plays Gretchen
Boogie Boy
1998
Plays Willie
Girls Gone Dead
2012
Plays Spider
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama
1988
Plays Bambi
Assault of the Party Nerds II
1995
Plays Serena Erwin
Blind Target
2000
Plays Blondie Group #2
Nice Dreams
1981
Plays Nadine
Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings
1995
Plays Samantha
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
1988
Plays Christina Waterhouse
Necrologies
2018
Plays Carolyn Miller
Jack-O
1995
Plays Sally
Beach Babes from Beyond
1993
Plays Nurse / Nazi
Grindhouse Nightmares
2018
Plays Sara Barnhart
The Barn Part II
2022
Plays Phoebe Love
Sexbomb
1989
Plays Bianca
Creepozoids
1987
Plays Ballerina Lady
Night of the Demons
2009
Plays Wendy Williams
Fatal Frames
1996
Plays Georgina Thereshkova
Kannibal
2001
Plays Linnea Quigley
Trophy Heads
2014
Plays Rocker Chick #2
Dr. Alien
1989
Plays Melody
Nightmare Sisters
1988
Plays Randi Rydell (voice)
New York Ninja
2021
Plays Dorothy
Kolobos
1999
Producer
Plays Teri
The Girl I Want
1990
Plays Bartender 1
Lake Fear 2: The Swamp
2018
Plays Bondi's Mother
Don't Go Near the Park
1979
Plays Scream Queen
The Guyver
1991
Plays Sleeping Beauty
Fairy Tales
1978
Plays Nymphet
The Man Who Wasn't There
1983
Plays Athlete
Fatal Games
1984
Plays Louisie
The Good Things Devils Do
2020
Plays Bambi
Assault of the Party Nerds
1989
Plays Didi
Vice Academy Part 2
1990
Plays Didi
Vice Academy
1989
Plays Mrs. Bell
Collapse
2012
Plays Donna Blackstone
Caesar and Otto's Deadly Xmas
2012
Plays Dolores
Graduation Day
1981
Plays Sally / Spider
Bimbo Movie Bash
1997
Plays Susan
Dead by Midnight (Y2Kill)
2022
Plays Sophia's Mom (voice)
Where the Dead Go to Die
2012
Latest Trailers
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Return of the Living Dead: Aftermath
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Black Creek: Retribution
Anna
2027
Lady Parts
Roxanne
2026
Robot Dracula
Witch Hazel
2026
The Devil's Disciples
The old woman / Raine
2024
Once Upon a Time in Hollyweird
Lyn Halsey Taylor
2024
Juliette Wasn't Invited Tonight
Voice
2023
Clownado
Spider
2023
Take Your Bible and Get the Fuck Out of Here!
Quigley the Bounty Hunter
2023
Movie Theater Massacre
Vivienne Jillette
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Linnea Quigley and where are they from?
Linnea Quigley is 68 years old, born on May 27, 1958 in Davenport, Iowa, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Linnea Quigley?
Linnea Quigley is best known for roles in The Return of the Living Dead, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Silent Night, Deadly Night.
How many movies has Linnea Quigley been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Linnea Quigley has appeared in 143 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Linnea Quigley's first movie?
The career of Linnea Quigley began with Psycho from Texas (1975).
What is Linnea Quigley's most recent movie or series?
Linnea Quigley's most recent release is Return of the Living Dead: Aftermath, which premiered on October 31, 2026.
Does Linnea Quigley have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Linnea Quigley's upcoming work includes: Black Creek: Retribution (2027).
Linnea Quigley
1958-05-27 · Davenport, Iowa, USA
Linnea Barbara Quigley (born May 27, 1958) is an American scream queen, B movie actress, and film producer.