Vinessa Shaw

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Characters played by Vinessa Shaw

Allison — Hocus Pocus (1993)

Max's classmate and love interest, knowledgeable about Salem's history.

Domino — Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

A prostitute whom Bill visits while wandering the city. Bill leaves after Alice calls and pays her without proceeding. Sally later tells Bill that Domino has tested HIV-positive.

Lynn — The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

Doug's wife and Carter family daughter. Returns to the trailer and is killed by Lizard.

Kelly Meyers — Big Miracle (2012)

A woman involved in the rescue effort who eventually marries Colonel Scott Boyer after the whales are saved.

Sandra Cohen — Two Lovers (2008)

Sandra is the daughter of Michael Cohen and the woman Leonard's parents initially arrange for him to meet. She develops a genuine relationship with Leonard despite their awkward beginning, supports him through his indecision, and becomes the person he chooses when he realizes she offers lasting love and stability.

Juanita Russell — 12 Mighty Orphans (2021)

Rusty Russell's wife who moves with him to Texas when he accepts a teaching position at the orphanage.

Nicole — 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)

Matt's former girlfriend whose breakup caused his sexual dysfunction. She returns engaged, later breaks up with her cheating fiancé David, and attempts to reconcile with Matt. Despite his rejection, she adds money to the coworkers' betting pool and ultimately assaults Matt on the final night, leading to a temporary rift with Erica.

Beth — Come Out and Play (2012)

Beth is a pregnant young woman on holiday with her husband, Francis, hoping to enjoy their last vacation before their baby is born. After they reach a remote island and discover that its adults are missing while children remain, she faces escalating terror and difficult decisions in their struggle to escape alive.

Agent Kate Russo — Corky Romano (2001)

Kate is an FBI agent sent undercover to the Romano mansion to gather evidence against the family. Corky convinces her that he is also working undercover, and their relationship develops despite his deception. After learning that Corky is a Romano, she reconciles with him, and the two marry at the end.

Ann Dane — Cold in July (2014)

Ann Dane is Richard Dane's wife and Jordan Dane's mother. She is present when Richard reacts to the initial break-in and helps follow the police plan for protecting the family after Russell threatens them. Although she is not part of the later investigation, her safety and the family's return home provide Richard's emotional motivation.

Nurse Vicky Rogers — Puncture (2011)

Nurse Vicky Rogers is a local emergency-room nurse who contracts HIV after being pricked by a contaminated needle at work. She shows Mike Weiss and Paul Danziger Jeffrey Dancort's safety-needle invention and urges them to bring it to hospitals; she later dies from her illness.

Kimberly Mullen — Ladybugs (1992)

Kimberly Mullen is the boss's daughter and a member of the Ladybugs who struggles with confidence during the season. Martha comforts her and becomes her friend, while Matthew has a crush on her. After being kept from the final game, Kimberly returns and scores the winning penalty kick, then begins dating Matthew.

Career Overview

Vinessa Shaw has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Hocus Pocus with 2 titles. Signature works include Hocus Pocus, Eyes Wide Shut, The Hills Have Eyes. 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
49
Birth Date
1976-07-19
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q266888), public domain (CC0).