Jeanne Bates

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Characters played by Jeanne Bates

Northeast Plane - Older Woman — Die Hard 2 (1990)

Passenger on stranded flight.

Mrs. X — Eraserhead (1977)

Mrs. X is Mary X’s mother and a forceful member of Mary’s family. During Henry Spencer’s uncomfortable dinner visit, she corners him and attempts to kiss him, then reveals that Mary has borne his child and insists that the couple must marry. Her pressure intensifies Henry’s anxiety and physical distress.

Katherine — Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 (1990)

Mysterious figure connected to the cult's leadership and rituals.

Emily Dwyer — Mom (1990)

Clay's pregnant mother, who is being cared for by Nestor while feeling increasingly weak and unwell. She resists Clay's efforts to confine her or seek medical help, and feels hurt when he treats her as a possible threat. The plot leaves uncertain whether she is connected to the attacks or is simply ill.

Clara Thomas — The Strangler (1964)

A nurse who has been caring for Leo's possessive mother during her hospitalization. Leo selects Clara as his next victim and strangles her, leaving one of his dolls at the murder scene. Her death becomes a key part of the investigation and prompts renewed police questioning of Leo.

Terry Arno — Sergeant Mike (1944)

The mother of S.K. Arno. She arrives at the house and invites Tom Allen to stay for dinner, showing hospitality to the soldier.

Mary Watson — The Chance of a Lifetime (1943)

Wife of Dooley Watson, encourages him to return stolen money.

Ann Winson — The Soul of a Monster (1944)

George Winson's wife, who tries to get help for him as he lies nearly dead. When Dr. Vance and Pastor Stevens do not provide the help she hopes for, Ann prays to any source that might save George, prompting Gregg's arrival. At the end, the events are revealed as a dream, and Ann is still praying for her husband's recovery.

Career Overview

Jeanne Bates has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Silent Night, Deadly Night with 1 titles. Signature works include Eraserhead, Mom, The Phantom. 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
56
Birth Date
1918-05-20
Birth Place
Berkeley, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1605965), public domain (CC0).