Dee Wallace

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Characters played by Dee Wallace

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

Mary is Elliott, Michael, and Gertie’s hardworking single mother. The children initially try to hide E.T. from her, but she learns the truth when the government agents invade and quarantine the house. She remains with the children and Keys to watch E.T.’s ship depart.

Cynthia Strode — Halloween (2007)

Laurie's adoptive mother.

Grandma — Just Add Magic (2016)

Kelly's grandmother, who is affected by a magical curse. Finding a way to lift this curse motivates Kelly's early efforts, and she later disappears before being rescued through time travel.

Maggie — Night of the Living Dead (2026)

Observant member monitoring zombie movements and communicating threats.

Patricia Bradley — The Frighteners (1996)

Patricia Bradley was Johnny Bartlett's teenage lover and was imprisoned despite limited evidence that she helped him. After release, she remains devoted to him, summons his spirit from Hell with his ashes, and assists his renewed killing spree. She murders her mother, attacks Frank, and is ultimately dragged into Hell with Johnny after her crimes are revealed.

Marie — Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022)

Festival attendee with knowledge of local lore.

Karen White — The Howling (1981)

TV news anchor stalked by a serial killer, later becomes a werewolf at the Colony.

Helen Brown — Critters (1986)

Matriarch of the Brown family, fiercely protective during the initial alien invasion.

Lynne Wood — The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

The eldest daughter of the Carter family who travels with her husband. She is fatally shot by Mars while attempting to rescue her father, becoming one of the first major casualties of the cannibal attack.

Marissa — The Nest (2021)

A family friend whose growing emotional attachments to both Meg and Jack fuel Beth's paranoia and contribute to the household's sinister atmosphere.

Dr. Denise Bell — Headspace (2005)

Dr. Denise Bell helps move Alex's case toward specialized investigation by sending him to Dr. Karen Murphy. Her involvement connects Alex with research into heightened intelligence, visions, night terrors, and unexplained voices, making her an important link between his troubling symptoms and medical study.

Connie Ryan — Secret Admirer (1985)

Connie Ryan is George Ryan's wife and Michael Ryan's mother. Lou Fimple involves her in his suspicion that an affair is occurring, and she agrees to help expose the supposed adulterers. Her jealousy and emotional strain culminate in a breakdown at a bridge party before she later reads Michael's private letter.

Career Overview

Dee Wallace has 263 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 22 cinematic universes — most prominently Critters with 3 titles. Signature works include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Just Add Magic, Critters. 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
263
Birth Date
1948-12-14
Birth Place
Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 22 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q258064), public domain (CC0).