Sheryl Lee

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Characters played by Sheryl Lee

Laura Palmer / Maddy Ferguson — Twin Peaks (1990)

The murdered homecoming queen whose double life and secret abuse by Killer BOB drive the investigation. Her cousin Maddy assists in the search but becomes BOB's next victim. Both are central to the town's trauma.

Laura Palmer — Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)

Homecoming queen leading a double life as a cocaine addict and prostitute; traumatized by a malevolent spirit since childhood; murdered by her father Leland; her spirit is later comforted in the Red Room.

The Good Witch — Wild at Heart (1990)

The Good Witch appears to Sailor in a vision after a street gang knocks him unconscious. She tells him not to turn away from love, prompting him to recognize his mistake, apologize, and run after Lula. Her brief supernatural intervention directly leads to their final reconciliation.

Katrina — Vampires (1998)

Prostitute turned vampire, develops psychic link with Jan Valek.

Lucie Sliger — Texas Killing Fields (2011)

The mother of missing girl Ann. She desperately seeks help from the local detectives when her daughter vanishes, driving the urgency of the final investigation phase.

Astrid Kirchherr — Backbeat (1994)

Astrid is a German photographer who meets the group through Klaus and begins a relationship with Stuart. She photographs the musicians, gives Stuart his mop-top haircut, supports his artistic ambitions, and later informs John of Stuart's death. Her bond with Stuart drives much of the conflict.

Batseba — David (1997)

She accompanies David and his loyal followers when he leaves Jerusalem rather than turn the city into a battlefield during Abschalom's rebellion.

Miriam — Jackie & Ryan (2014)

Miriam is Jackie’s mother, whose home shelters Jackie and Lia. She distrusts Ryan when he arrives after helping Jackie, makes clear that she wants the nomad to leave, and nevertheless remains part of the household setting where Ryan’s practical help and growing connection with Jackie develop.

Angelica Chaste — Angel's Dance (1999)

Angelica “Angel” Chaste is the woman selected as Tony’s final test target. Described as very disturbed, she becomes more than a mark when Tony falls for her and cannot bring himself to kill her. Her connection with Tony leads Rosellini to set out to complete the killing.

Helga Noth / Resi Noth — Mother Night (1996)

Howard's wife, initially reported dead on the Eastern Front. Her younger sister, Resi, later takes Helga's identity to escape East Germany. She is presented to Howard by neo-Nazis, but after her true identity is exposed, she commits suicide.

Maria — Bliss (1997)

Maria is Joseph's young wife, whose sexual dysfunction prevents the couple from enjoying a fulfilling marriage. Dissatisfied with Alfred's traditional counseling, she seeks help from Baltazar. During treatment, a seizure leads to her hospitalization, where her difficulties are connected to childhood sexual abuse and the need to confront painful memories.

Lois Archer — This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)

A young police officer who owns a beach house. She becomes the target of Marty's romantic manipulation and schemes to acquire her property.

Career Overview

Sheryl Lee has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work is anchored in the Vampires Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Winter's Bone, Vampires. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
68
Birth Date
1967-04-22
Birth Place
Augsburg, Germany

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