Hope Lange

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Characters played by Hope Lange

Senator Mayo — Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Congressional member questioning military actions.

Cheryl Walsh — A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

Jesse's mother.

Joanna Kersey — Death Wish (1974)

Paul's wife, brutally murdered during a home invasion.

Hope Plowman — The Young Lions (1958)

The woman Noah Ackerman meets at Michael Whiteacre's party and quickly falls in love with. She brings Noah to Vermont to meet her father, helps overcome his fear of a Jewish son-in-law, and later reunites with Noah after the war while caring for their baby daughter.

Elma Duckworth — Bus Stop (1956)

A waitress at Grace's Diner. She learns of Bo's mistreatment of Cherie and fights him. She also shares a conversation with Cherie on the bus, revealing that Cherie's core desire was simply respect from a man.

Caroline Bender — The Best of Everything (1959)

Recent Radcliffe College graduate hired as a secretary at Fabian Publishing Company. Initially works under the demanding Amanda Farrow before being promoted to manuscript reader through her own editorial insights. Navigates romantic entanglements with her former fiancé Eddie Harris and coworker Mike Rice, ultimately choosing a career-focused path and a new beginning with Mike.

Irene Sperry — Wild in the Country (1961)

A woman who tells Phil Macy that she intends to marry him for mixed reasons, including fear of another man and a desire to escape her current life.

Selena Cross — Peyton Place (1957)

Allison's best friend and a victim of town gossip. Her 1960s storyline focuses on her struggle against oppressive social norms, her traumatic past, and a brief romance. She ultimately leaves Peyton Place after confronting its moral failures and thanking Allison for exposing the truth.

Zee James — The True Story of Jesse James (1957)

Zee James is Jesse James's romantic partner and the person connected to his attempted private life. Jesse seeks a relationship with her while trying to keep the gang scattered and distant from towns, but the law's continued pursuit prevents him from escaping the consequences of his outlaw activities.

Elizabeth 'Queenie' Martin — Pocketful of Miracles (1961)

The daughter of a murdered speakeasy owner who owes a significant debt to Dave. Instead of paying him off weekly, she becomes a nightclub star funded by Dave. She strongly advocates for maintaining Annie's wealthy facade and actively organizes the elaborate reception scheme. Her relationship with Dave deepens throughout the film, culminating in her decision to marry him and leave the criminal life behind.

Millicent 'Millie' Mehaffey — Love is a Ball (1963)

A wealthy newcomer to the Riviera who hopes to compete in the International Grand Prix. Pimm targets her for a match with Gaspard, but she falls in love with her chauffeur, Davis, despite their early clashes. After learning of Pimm's matchmaking scheme, she plans to marry Freddie, then reconciles with Davis at her grandmother's urging.

Claudia — The Day Christ Died (1980)

Claudia is Pilate's wife. She tells him that a troubling dream has warned her against harming Jesus, adding a personal warning as Pilate weighs the political risks of the case and searches for a way to avoid deciding Jesus's fate himself.

Career Overview

Hope Lange has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Jack Ryan with 1 titles. Signature works include Blue Velvet, A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge, Death Wish. 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
52
Birth Date
1933-11-28
Birth Place
Redding, Connecticut, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q239301), public domain (CC0).