Jenny Wright

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Characters played by Jenny Wright

Mae — Near Dark (1987)

Charismatic vampire drifter who turns Caleb and protects him from the group.

Jane Greathouse — Young Guns II (1990)

Minor character, likely a townswoman or brothel patron.

Marnie Burke — The Lawnmower Man (1992)

Jobe's lover in the first film, accidentally lobotomized during cybersex.

American Groupie — Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)

A groupie who accompanies Pink to his hotel room. She is scared away after Pink destroys the room in a violent fit of frustration and depression.

Stephanie — Twister (1989)

A young university groundskeeper whom Howdy desperately tries to convince to marry him and move to Europe. Despite his efforts, she ultimately decides to return to her old boyfriend.

Eileen — The Wild Life (1984)

Anita's close friend and Tom Drake's girlfriend. She is employed at a department store working under manager Harry.

Cushie — The World According to Garp (1982)

An 18-year-old babysitter for Garp and Helen's children. Garp flirts with her and possibly engages in a sexual encounter while driving her home, reflecting his midlife complexities and marital strain.

Virginia — I, Madman (1989)

Protagonist and aspiring actress working at a downtown LA bookstore. She becomes obsessed with pulp horror novels by Malcolm Brand, believing the fictional serial killer Dr. Kessler has manifested in reality. After witnessing brutal murders matching the books, she is investigated by police who suspect mental illness, until she is ultimately cornered and saved during a bookstore confrontation.

Dizz / Darlene — Out of Bounds (1986)

Dizz / Darlene is a young woman Daryl meets during the flight to Los Angeles. She initially claims to be an actress working at the Beanery, then helps Daryl contact people who may trace the heroin, including Roy Gaddis and Marshall. She is questioned by police and later admits that her acting story and claimed roles were untrue.

Career Overview

Jenny Wright has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Lawnmower Man Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Near Dark, The Lawnmower Man, I, Madman. 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
19
Birth Date
1962-03-23
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2052465), public domain (CC0).