Elizabeth Gorcey

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Elizabeth Gorcey
Born (1962-01-01) January 1, 1962 (age 62)
Elberon, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma materMonmouth College
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, actress, writer
Years active1984–present
Websitewww.elizabethgorcey.com

Elizabeth Gorcey (born January 1, 1962[1]) is an American filmmaker, actress, and writer. She has held leading roles in films such as Kidco and Footloose while also producing and directing films which include Just Another Man's Story and Breast Pump & Blender. She is also the author of the children's book series Liv on Life.

Early life and education

Gorcey was raised in Long Branch, New Jersey[1] and attended Long Branch High School.[2] She was interested in acting at a young age, but began to focus on painting and sculpting. She also sang with the Metropolitan Opera Company.[3]

Gorcey graduated high school at the age of 16 an went on to the American Conservatory Theater on a summer scholarship. She also attended the University of Arizona and Monmouth College.[1]

Career

In her early career, Gorcey gave summer stock theater performances at The Barn Theatre in Michigan,[4] including in the productions of "Carousel," "Damn Yankees" and "My Fair Lady."[3] After her first year, she returned to New Jersey where she obtained her real estate license, returning the following summer for more acting.

Her first leading roles in film came as June Cessna in the film Kidco,[3] and Wendy Jo in the 1984 film Footloose. She went on to act in films such as Teen Wolf and television shows such as Highway to Heaven.[5]

Her acting led to a film career of directing and producing.[5] She directed the 2012 documentary Adopting Ginny,[6] and produced and directed the award winning documentary Just Another Man's Story.

Outside of film, Gorcey is the author of the children's book series Liv on Life. The series was inspired by her daughter and grew into a lifestyle brand of products.[5] She is also an artist and has conducted workshops as part of her charitable work.[7][8]

Filmography

Filmmaker

Year Title Writer Producer Director Notes Ref.
2021 Peeling the Stinky Onion No Yes Yes
  • Television film
 [5]
2017 Radio Mary No Yes No
  • Film
 [9]
2015 Quit Yes Yes Yes
  • Short film
 [9]
2013 Just Another Man's Story No Yes Yes
  • Short film
 [5]
2008 Breast Pump & Blender Yes Yes Yes
  • Short film
 [9]
2007 Wedding Jimmy No Yes No
  • Short film
 [9]
2005 Adopting Ginny No Yes Yes
  • Documentary
 [6]
2004 Sweet Onion No Yes No
  • Short film
 [9]

Acting

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Peeling the Stinky Onion Zelda Shapiro
2012 The Improbable Journey of Berta Benz Voice of Klara Benz
1989 Iced Diane
1987 Beauty and the Beast Cozy Television series, Episode "No Way Down"
1987 The New Mike Hammer Lisa Television series, Episode "Green Blizzard"
1986 Highway to Heaven Andrea
1985 Teen Wolf Tina [10]
1984 Footloose Wendy Jo [11]
1984 Kidco June Cessna [3]

Personal life

Gorcey is the second cousin to stage and film actor Leo Gorcey.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Patrick, Wally (20 February 1983). "Another Gorcey lands in Hollywood". Asbury Park Press. Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Beecroft, George. "Personalities; She skipped the prom", Asbury Park Press, August 17, 1984. Accessed March 31, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "'I've been to more proms in movies than I've been to in real life,' said actress Elizabeth Gorcey, a Long Branch High School graduate currently appearing in the film Grandview, U.S.A. with Jamie Lee Curtis and C. Thomas Howell."
  3. ^ a b c d "The Making of Footloose". BluRay. 12 October 2011.
  4. ^ "Former barnie has key film role". The South Bend Tribune. Newspapers.com. 8 June 1984.
  5. ^ a b c d e Gaita, Paul (14 August 2021). "What The Cast Of Footloose Is Doing Today". Looper.
  6. ^ a b "Adopting Ginny". CNN. Vimeo.
  7. ^ Bui, Anh (17 November 1994). "The Healing Brush". The Napa Valley Register. Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Bui, Anh (17 November 1994). "Kids with AIDS virus use art as release". The Fresno Bee. Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Elizabeth Gorcey". IMDb. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  10. ^ Nolasco, Stephanie (26 June 2018). "Elizabeth Gorcey reflects on her time filming 'Footloose,' 'Teen Wolf'". Fox News. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  11. ^ Russian, Ale (26 June 2018). "Footloose's Elizabeth Gorcey Claims an Actress 'Lost Their Virginity' While Making the 1984 Hit". People. Retrieved 31 March 2022.

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