Victoria Catlin
American actress (1952–2024)
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Victoria Catlin (née Shechter, September 23, 1952 – February 28, 2024) was an American actress best known for her roles as Blackie O'Reilly in the television series Twin Peaks, and in films as Anastasia in Ghoulies (1985), Ellen Forrest in Maniac Cop (1988), and Dr. Catherine Peake in Howling V: The Rebirth (1989).[1][2][3][4]
September 23, 1952
Victoria Catlin | |
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Catlin as Blackie O'Reilly in Twin Peaks | |
| Born | Victoria Shechter September 23, 1952 Moline, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 2024 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | Actress |
Life and career
Victoria Shechter was born in Moline, Illinois on September 23, 1952.[1] She was best known for her roles as Blackie O'Reilly,[5][6] the madam of One-Eyed Jacks, in Twin Peaks,[6][7][8] Ellen Forrest (wife of Bruce Campbell's character) in Maniac Cop (1988),[9][10][11] Dr. Catherine Peake in Howling V: The Rebirth (1989), and Anastasia in Ghoulies (1985).[4][1] She was also in Mutant on the Bounty.[3]
Catlin additionally appeared in the films Slow Burn (1986) and Maid to Order (1987), and in the TV shows Amazing Stories and Adam-12.[2][12][3]
Catlin died on February 28, 2024, at the age of 71.[13]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ghoulies | Anastasia | |
| 1987 | Maid to Order | Alicia Nolin | |
| 1988 | Maniac Cop | Ellen Forrest | |
| 1989 | Mutant on the Bounty | Babette | |
| 1989 | Howling V: The Rebirth | Dr. Catherine Peake |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Slow Burn | Erica | Television film |
| 1987 | Amazing Stories | Ann Hellenbeck | Episode: "Such Interesting Neighbors" |
| 1990 | Twin Peaks | Blackie O'Reilly | 7 episodes |
| 1990 | Adam-12 | Second Woman in Argument | Episode: "Teach the Children" |