Dee Wallace (born 14 December 1948) is an American actress and comedienne. She is perhaps best known for her roles in several popular films. These include the starring role as Elliot's mother in the Steven Spielberg film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), her most widely seen role. She also played key roles in popular cult films The Hills Have Eyes (1977) and The Howling (1981) and appeared in The Stepford Wives in 1975 and 10 (1979). In total, Wallace has appeared in more than 85 films.
Dee Wallace has 261 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently Critters with 3 titles. Signature works include Night of the Living Dead, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Southern Scares. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 18 universes
