Deborah Raffin

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Characters played by Deborah Raffin

Kathryn Davis — Death Wish 3 (1985)

Public defender and Paul's romantic interest in New York City.

Emily Allison — Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor (1994)

Associate or witness in the gubernatorial murder case, providing personal insights.

Cathy Phillips — Nightmare in Badham County (1976)

A UCLA student who gets stranded in a rural town and is arrested for trespassing. Sent to Badham County Farm, she faces brutal guards and racial segregation. She attempts to contact her parents, suffers whipping, and orchestrates an escape plan that leads to her release. She ultimately discovers the grim fate of her friend Diane.

Samantha Owens — Grizzly II: Revenge (2020)

Concert performer targeted by the giant grizzly during the rock festival.

Julie Vale — Scanners II: The New Order (1991)

Cameron Vale's sister, becomes a target for scanners and a key emotional anchor.

January — Once Is Not Enough (1975)

The protagonist, a pampered and father-worshipping daughter of a struggling Hollywood producer. She navigates a journey of self-discovery, romantic entanglements, and financial inheritance following her parents' deaths.

Dr. Evelyn Howard — Dance of the Dwarfs (1983)

Dr. Evelyn Howard is an anthropologist who travels into the jungle to find her missing colleague and investigate the rumored reptiloid tribe. She hires Harry Bediker, survives the crash, studies the abandoned diaries, and remains convinced the creatures may not be hostile. Her search leads her toward the Killing Place.

Patti Ratteree — The Dove (1974)

A gregarious and attractive woman Robin meets early in his voyage. After falling in love, she travels to multiple ports across the globe to follow him, eventually becoming his wife and serving as a key emotional support who encourages him to persevere when he wishes to abandon the journey.

Cynthia Miller — How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)

A glamorous model in a long-term relationship with photographer Chandler Corey. Donald becomes infatuated with her and goes on a date, which ultimately triggers Chandler's wrath and results in Becker's termination, serving as a major romantic complication in the story.

Trina Stanley — 40 Carats (1973)

Trina Stanley is Ann Stanley’s 17-year-old daughter. While preparing to attend a party, she is connected to Peter Latham through Arthur Forbes, and she unknowingly gives Peter information about Ann’s personal life. She also tells Peter that she prefers older men, misunderstanding the reason for his questions.

Career Overview

Deborah Raffin has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Grizzly Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Ransom, Death Wish 3, Nightmare in Badham County. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
42
Birth Date
1953-03-13
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q127870), public domain (CC0).