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Theresa Russell
A celebrated actress known for her haunting portrayals of troubled souls navigates the shadows of fame, personal demons, and a legacy defined by her iconic collaborations with visionary director Nicolas Roeg.
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In short · Acting since 1978, 6 decades active, 50 credits.
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Theresa Russell is an American actress whose career has spanned more than four decades. She is known for portraying brooding, troubled, and disturbed characters, and has appeared in over 50 feature films, including mainstream, independent, and experimental works. Russell has frequently collaborated with her husband, director Nicolas Roeg.
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Actor
47 credits
Moving Mountains(2014)
Trish Bragg
Film
A Winter Rose(2014)
Rachal Love
Film
Delete(2013)
Fiona
TV
Liz & Dick(2012)
Sara Taylor
Film
The Legends of Nethiah(2012)
Nethiah's Mother
Film
1 Out of 7(2011)
Lexi's Mom
Film
Born to Ride(2011)
Frances Callahan
Film
16 to Life(2009)
Louise
Film
Dark World(2008)
Nicole
Film
Jolene(2008)
Aunt Kay
Film
On the Doll(2007)
Diane
Film
Spider-Man 3(2007)
Emma Marko
Film
Blind Injustice(2005)
Joanna Bartlett
Film
The Box(2003)
Dora Baker
FilmWater Under the Bridge(2003)
Jackie O'Connor
Film
Love Comes Softly(2003)
Sarah Graham
Film
Project Viper(2002)
Dr. Nancy Burnham
Film
The House Next Door(2002)
Helen Schmidt
Film
Passionada(2002)
Lois Vargas
Film
Now & Forever(2002)
Dori Wilson
Film
The Believer(2001)
Lina Moebius
Film
Earth vs. the Spider(2001)
Trixie Grillo
Film
Luckytown(2000)
Stella
Film
Running Woman(1998)
Emily Russo
Film
Wild Things(1998)
Sandra Van Ryan
Film
The Proposition(1996)
Catherine Morgan
Film
Public Enemies(1996)
Kate 'Ma' Barker
Film
Trade-Off(1995)
Jackie Daniels
Film
Hotel Paradise(1995)
Bride
Film
The Spy Within(1995)
Mary Ann Curran (aka Alex Canis)
Film
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- Z Channel: A Magnificent ObsessionSelf · 2004
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