Drew Barrymore

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Characters played by Drew Barrymore

Casey Becker — Scream (1996)

Opening victim whose brutal death sets the franchise's tone.

Gertie — E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Gertie is Elliott and Michael’s five-year-old sister. She agrees to help keep E.T. hidden, witnesses his unusual abilities, and later says goodbye when his people arrive. She gives E.T. the chrysanthemum he previously revived, showing her affection and acceptance of him.

Principal (voice) (uncredited) — Scream (2022)

School administrator making announcements.

Karen Pomeroy — Donnie Darko (2001)

Donnie's teacher, concerned about his behavior and mental state, provides academic context.

Maggie — Curious George (2006)

Ted's loyal friend and museum staff member who offers advice.

Rosie — Everybody's Fine (2009)

Frank's daughter residing in Las Vegas. She hosts him but reveals that he was too demanding and a poor listener. Dream sequences later expose her true identity as a bisexual woman and the mother of the baby she claims belongs to a friend.

Holly Pulchik-Lincoln — Boys on the Side (1995)

Jane's friend living in Pittsburgh. She escapes an abusive relationship, accidentally causes the death of her boyfriend during a confrontation, flees to California, and eventually settles in Tucson where she builds a family and serves a prison sentence.

Drew Barrymore — Smile 2 (2024)

Cameo appearance as herself in a talk show setting.

Dylan Sanders — Charlie's Angels (2000)

Streetwise Angel with exceptional combat and driving skills.

Penny — Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)

Chuck's long-term romantic partner who evolves from a conventional girlfriend into a hippie. She supports his career moves but grows frustrated by his commitment issues and infidelity. Ultimately, she reconciles with him, marries him, and dismisses his confession of being a spy as a joke.

Lucy Whitmore — 50 First Dates (2004)

Lucy Whitmore is an art teacher who develops Goldfield's syndrome after a car accident, losing each day's new memories when she sleeps. She repeatedly meets Henry as if for the first time, learns about her condition through a video, paints portraits of him, and eventually marries him and raises their daughter.

Dylan Sanders — Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)

Tough and resilient Angel with a hidden past, excels in combat and tactical operations.

Career Overview

Drew Barrymore has 172 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 17 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie's Angels with 4 titles. Signature works include The Drew Barrymore Show, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Everybody's Fine. 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
172
Birth Date
1975-02-22
Birth Place
Culver City, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 17 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q676094), public domain (CC0).