Debbie Harry

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Characters played by Debbie Harry

Nicki Brand — Videodrome (1983)

Sadomasochistic radio host entangled with Max and Videodrome.

Velma Von Tussle — Hairspray (1988)

Ambitious TV station manager and Amber's mother, fiercely opposes integration to maintain her show's segregated status.

Betty (Wraparound Story) — Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)

Betty is an affluent suburban housewife and modern-day witch who captures Timmy and chains him in her pantry. She plans to cook him as the main dish for a dinner party with other witches, but Timmy delays her by telling stories before ultimately defeating her.

Ann's Mother — My Life Without Me (2003)

Ann’s mother works at a bakery and is critical of Don’s unemployment. After Ann collapses, she takes her to the hospital, where the cancer diagnosis is made. Though initially negative and difficult, she also tells Ann where her imprisoned father is, enabling their long-delayed meeting.

Neighbor — Spun (2003)

Neighbor is Ross's lesbian neighbor and intervenes after Ross leaves April bound and gagged in his apartment. She rescues April before Ross and Nikki return, providing the only direct protection for April in the immediate aftermath of Ross's abuse and helping resolve that dangerous subplot.

Ma Mabley — Try Seventeen (2002)

Ma Mabley is Jones's alcoholic mother, whose queries interrupt and complicate his attempt to establish an independent life. Even after moving away from home, Jones remains connected to her through these communications, making her part of the family pressure he must manage while searching for maturity.

Angel (singing voice) — Rock & Rule (1983)

This credited vocal role represents Angel's powerful singing, first heard when she performs her romantic ballad and attracts Mok's attention. Her voice is forced into the summoning, then combines with Omar's in harmony to weaken and banish the demon.

Lillian — Union City (1980)

Lillian is Harlan's beautiful but neglected wife, living with him in an apartment block. As Harlan grows increasingly irrational, she is driven away from him and into a relationship with Larry Longacre, the building supervisor. Her estrangement from Harlan reflects the collapse of their marriage.

Delores — Heavy (1995)

A cynical, longtime restaurant employee who once had an affair with Dolly's late husband. She treats Callie coldly, makes unwanted advances toward Victor, and later discovers the truth about Dolly's death.

Fastidieux — A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper (2005)

Eccentric character connected to the Luper archive and historical records.

Career Overview

Debbie Harry has 167 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Tulse Luper with 2 titles. Signature works include Videodrome, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, Hairspray. 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
167
Birth Date
1945-07-01
Birth Place
Miami, Florida, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q215026), public domain (CC0).