Who is Gertrude in Violent Night?

Wealthy family matriarch whose hidden fortune attracts dangerous criminals.

Who plays Gertrude in Violent Night?

Gertrude is played by Beverly D'Angelo.

Gertrude's abilities include wealth management, family leadership, crisis negotiation, social influence, resource allocation.

Gertrude has 6 mapped relationships in Violent Night. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Gertrude — Family Mother — Jason (Alex Hassell)
Gertrude's wealth and toxic influence shape Jason's conflict and attempted escape.

Jason brings his family to his mother Gertrude's mansion for Christmas.
Gertrude — Family Mother — Alva (Edi Patterson)
Gertrude is the family matriarch over Alva and the other Lightstones.

Alva is identified as Jason's sister, making Gertrude her mother within the family gathering.
Gertrude — Family Grandparent — Bert (Alexander Elliot)
Bert belongs to Gertrude's extended family and is held hostage at her mansion.

Bert is Alva's son, while Alva is identified as Gertrude's daughter in the family gathering.
Gertrude — Social Family Associate — Morgan Steel (Cam Gigandet)
Morgan is connected to Gertrude through Alva and the family gathering.

Morgan attends the Christmas gathering as Alva's boyfriend at Gertrude's mansion.
Gertrude — Conflict Hostage Taker — Scrooge (John Leguizamo)
Scrooge uses Gertrude and her fortune as leverage during the robbery.

Scrooge's mercenaries take the family hostage and later move through the woods with Gertrude and the money.
Gertrude — Conflict Killer — Commander Thorp (Mike Dopud)
Gertrude turns against the extraction commander at the climax.

After Thorp shoots Santa, Gertrude kills Thorp.