Tippi Hedren

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Characters played by Tippi Hedren

Marnie Edgar — Marnie (1964)

Marnie Edgar is the troubled central character, repeatedly adopting false identities while stealing from employers and fleeing with their money. She is drawn into marriage with Mark Rutland, struggles with intimacy and trauma, and ultimately confronts the childhood incident involving her mother that caused her fears and compulsions.

Melanie Daniels — The Birds (1963)

Socialite who impulsively visits Bodega Bay after meeting Mitch. She is attacked by gulls, shelters with Annie, and becomes a central figure during the escalating avian assaults. Severely wounded and traumatized during a roof breach, she is rescued and escapes with the family.

Florence Peters — Pacific Heights (1990)

Florence is a wealthy widow whom Danforth is evaluating as his next victim. After Danforth is arrested, she bails him out of prison, unintentionally helping him return to San Francisco. Her involvement enables his renewed attempt to take revenge on Patty and Drake.

Martha Mears — A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)

Martha arrives as the ship approaches Honolulu and is introduced as Mrs. Ogden Mears. Her arrival occurs while Ogden is occupied with the deception involving Hudson and Natascha's escape, placing her in the midst of the crisis surrounding Ogden's concealed passenger.

Madeleine — Roar (1981)

Hank's wife who travels to the ranch with her children, becomes frightened when animals invade the house, and ultimately survives alongside her family as the predators prove non-lethal.

Helen — The Birds II: Land's End (1994)

Owner of a small shop in town. She briefly interacts with Ted and the girls, and later attempts to evacuate by boat with other adults during the climax.

Dr. Wilma Randolph — Mind Rage (1996)

Dr. Wilma Randolph is the therapist Michael speaks with about his childhood and the night his mother died. Michael recalls being five years old when he was found beside her body with her handgun, which had fired three times. These conversations bring his troubled memories into the center of the investigation and his growing suspicion of Jack.

Jessica Weiss — Citizen Ruth (1996)

Jessica is a renowned abortion-rights activist who learns about Ruth through the media and feels compelled to help her. She joins Ruth, Diane, and Rachel during their helicopter trip to the clinic. Her presence further demonstrates how Ruth's pregnancy has become a national political and media event.

Footage from Julie and Jack (as Ms. Tippi Hedren) — Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)

Archival footage of Psycho actress used as meta-reference

Dixie — Replacing Dad (1999)

Linda's mother who visits to support her daughter, encourages her to start dating Dr. Mark Chandler.

Mrs. Hennessey — Nora Roberts' Tribute (2009)

Mrs. Hennessey is sought by the police during the investigation into the threatening incidents surrounding Cilla. The available story information does not reveal why she is being sought or what she knows about the events.

Beverly Courtney — Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal (1993)

Company employee or rival executive involved in the cosmetics murder case.

Career Overview

Tippi Hedren has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Birds Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Marnie, The Birds, Roar. 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
90
Birth Date
1930-01-19
Birth Place
New Ulm, Minnesota, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q142546), public domain (CC0).