Amy Madigan

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Characters played by Amy Madigan

Gladys — Weapons (2025)

Primary antagonist and witch who bewitches Alex's parents to control him. She summons children to a basement to feed on their energy. She is ultimately killed by the reclaimed children after Alex turns her spell against her.

Olivia — Frontera (2014)

Roy’s wife and co-owner of the Arizona ranch. While horseback riding, she has a brief, polite encounter with undocumented immigrants Miguel and Jose. She is later fatally injured when her horse is spooked by a stray bullet, an incident that catalyzes the film’s central mystery.

Viola Kelsey — Places in the Heart (1984)

A married schoolteacher involved in an extramarital affair with Wayne Lomax, which contributes to the breakdown of Margaret's marriage.

Annie Kinsella — Field of Dreams (1989)

Annie is Ray's wife and a practical but supportive partner. She agrees to sacrifice part of the cornfield for the baseball diamond, defends Terrence Mann's books at a PTA meeting, shares Ray's mysterious dreams, and helps him pursue the field's purpose despite financial danger.

McCoy — Streets of Fire (1984)

Tomboyish mechanic and ex-soldier, joins Tom's team for combat and driving.

Chanice Kobolowski — Uncle Buck (1989)

Buck's long-term girlfriend who desires commitment. She breaks up with Buck after believing Tia's false affair rumors, but later forgives him and reconciles after Tia's confession. Buck agrees to work at her auto shop.

Bea McCready — Gone Baby Gone (2007)

Amanda's aunt who hires Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro to locate her missing four-year-old niece after a televised plea goes viral. She plays a minor but pivotal role in initiating the case.

Lola — Grey Lady (2017)

Doyle's aunt, whom he searches for on the island and eventually finds through a church confession. She explains that Eli and Perry are her children and that their revenge is based on the false belief that Frank killed their father, Tim. She also reveals her past relationship with Frank.

Cindy Wilder — Just a Dream (2002)

Cindy is someone Henry meets at the Crest, where he spends time with her and Cecil. During the confrontation there, she tries to make a group of rowdy men leave, but one becomes aggressive. Cecil steps in, and Henry runs to get his father after Cecil is stabbed. The summary later notes that Cindy called Dr. Sturbuck.

Principal Booth — Antlers (2021)

The school principal who investigates the Weaver household. She enters the forbidden attic room and is killed by Frank after he transforms into the Wendigo creature.

Glory — Alamo Bay (1985)

Glory helps manage Wally Seafood and stands at the center of both the family and community conflicts. She witnesses the pressure on the business, visits Wally in the hospital with Dinh, and admits that she cares deeply for her father and has long loved Shang.

Liz Beaumont — The Dark Half (1993)

Liz Beaumont is Thad's wife and one of the central targets of the supernatural threat. She receives threatening calls with her family, is kidnapped with the children, and is held hostage to force Thad to complete a book. After the final confrontation, she is rescued and survives alongside Thad.

Career Overview

Amy Madigan has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Weapons Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Weapons, Frontera, The National Parks: America's Best Idea. 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
100
Birth Date
1950-09-11
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q235219), public domain (CC0).