Kim Greist
Kim Greist | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kimberley Bret Greist May 12, 1958 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–2001 |
Kimberley Bret Greist (born May 12, 1958) is a retired American actress and model, best known for her roles in films throughout the 1980s.[1]
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Early acting career[edit]
Greist was born in Stamford, Connecticut, the daughter of Norma M. (née Abtey) and Edwards Harold Greist, Jr.[2] She was trained for the stage and spent some of her late teenage years as a professional model in Europe. She then returned to the United States at age 20 and launched her acting career in the off-Broadway comedy Second Prize: Two Months in Leningrad;[3] her later stage credits included appearances in the New York Shakespeare Festival.
Films and television[edit]
Her first film appearance was in the horror film C.H.U.D. (1984), soon followed by a guest appearance in the 1985 Miami Vice episode "Nobody Lives Forever". Greist also appeared in Brazil (1985), Michael Mann's Manhunter (1986), Throw Momma from the Train (1987)[4] and Punchline (1988). Greist continued to appear in films and television into the 1990s, with roles in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) and Roswell (1994). In 1995, she played Emily Young opposite comedians Sinbad and Phil Hartman in the film Houseguest. During the 1990s, Greist also appeared in a number of made-for-television films.[citation needed] After appearing on an episode of Judging Amy in 2001, she retired from acting.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | C.H.U.D. | Lauren Daniels | |
| 1985 | Brazil | Jill Layton | |
| 1986 | Manhunter | Molly Graham | |
| 1987 | Throw Momma from the Train | Beth | |
| 1988 | Punchline | Madeline Urie | |
| 1990 | Why Me? | June Daley | |
| 1993 | Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey | Laura Burnford-Seaver | |
| 1995 | Houseguest | Emily Young | |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Laura Seaver | |
| 1998 | The Rose Sisters | ||
| 1999 | Rockin' Good Times | Samantha | Short |
| 2000 | The Hiding Place | Holly | |
| 2000 | Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth | Mrs. Peacock | Video |
| 2001 | Zoe | Mrs. Callahan |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Miami Vice | Brenda | "Nobody Lives Forever" |
| 1988 | Tales from the Darkside | Claire | "Going Native" |
| 1989 | Wiseguy | Kay Gallagher | Recurring role (4 episodes) |
| 1990 | Monsters | Sarah / Mandy | "The Bargain" |
| 1991 | Payoff | Justine Bates | TV film |
| 1992 | Duplicates | Marion Boxletter | TV film |
| 1994 | Roswell | Vy Marcel | TV film |
| 1994–95 | Chicago Hope | Laurie Geiger | Recurring role (7 episodes) |
| 1996 | Last Exit to Eden | Eve | TV film |
| 1999 | H-E Double Hockey Sticks | Marie Antoinette | TV film |
| 2000 | Touched by an Angel | Shawn Sullivan | "With God as My Witness" |
| 2000 | Diagnosis: Murder | Lou Tyler, P.I. | "The Unluckiest Bachelor in L.A." |
| 2000 | The X-Files | Lisa Underwood | "Invocation" |
| 2001 | Judging Amy | Michelle Crouse | "The Last Word" |
Personal life[edit]
Greist currently resides in her hometown of Stamford.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Happy Birthday to Stamford's Kim Greist". 2016-05-12.
- ^ "Kim Greist Biography (1958-)". www.filmreference.com. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
- ^ Actress Kim Greist page at Off Broadway Database (lortel.org) Archived 2012-10-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Maslin, Janet (1987-12-11). "Throw Momma from the Train". The New York Times.
- ^ "Happy Birthday to Stamford's Kim Greist". 2016-05-12.
External links[edit]
- Kim Greist on IMDb
