Nancy Allen

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Characters played by Nancy Allen

Chris Hargenson — Carrie (1976)

Main school bully, banned from prom, orchestrates the bloody revenge prank.

Sally Badina — Blow Out (1981)

Sally Badina is the young woman rescued by Jack Terry after the fatal car crash. She was involved in the plot surrounding the driver and initially helps Jack investigate by stealing Manny Karp's film. After being deceived into meeting Burke, she is attacked and strangled, leaving Jack to discover her lifeless body.

Liz Blake — Dressed to Kill (1980)

A high-priced call girl who discovers Kate Miller’s killer in the elevator mirror and becomes both the prime suspect and the next target. Liz joins Peter Miller to investigate Elliott’s patients, infiltrates Elliott’s office, and survives a confrontation with the murderous identity concealed within him.

Officer Anne Lewis — RoboCop (1987)

Loyal police partner who helps RoboCop reconnect with his human identity.

Officer Anne Lewis — RoboCop 2 (1990)

Loyal police partner who helps RoboCop reconnect with his human past.

Anne Lewis — RoboCop 3 (1993)

Dedicated officer whose partnership with Murphy evolves into a crucial alliance with RoboCop.

Midge — Out of Sight (1998)

Midge is Richard Ripley’s maid and the woman Ripley loves. During the break-in at Ripley’s mansion, she is threatened by Miller and his associates. Ripley refuses to leave without her, and Jack Foley returns to the house rather than abandon her, protecting her even though it jeopardizes his escape with the diamonds.

Patricia Wilson-Gardner — Poltergeist III (1988)

Carol Anne's wealthy aunt providing temporary shelter in Chicago.

Allison Hayes — The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)

1980s woman who assists the time-displaced sailor and falls in love.

Rachel Colby — Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return (1999)

A Gatlin resident aware of the town's dark history and Isaac's terrifying awakening.

Jillian Grey — Sweet Revenge (1987)

A Los Angeles television reporter investigating missing women who gets kidnapped by a human trafficking ring. She escapes, teams up with mercenary Boone, and fights to rescue her daughter Jaimie while exposing the Cicero Research Foundation's illegal operations.

Pam Mitchell — I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)

Pam is one of the teenage Beatles fans who enters the hotel by hiding in a food cart. She reaches the band's room, admires their clothes and instruments, and hides under a bed when they return. After being treated kindly by staff and interviewed by the press, she realizes she is not ready to marry Eddie and runs to the theater with Neil's ticket.

Career Overview

Nancy Allen has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently RoboCop with 3 titles. Signature works include Carrie, Blow Out, Dressed to Kill. 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
51
Birth Date
1950-06-24
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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