Lin Shaye is a veteran American actress regarded as the 'Scream Queen' and 'Godmother of Horror' for her outstanding contributions to horror films. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, she has appeared in over 100 feature films and numerous TV shows. She was born on October 12, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She made her silver screen debut in 1975 with a small role in the drama film 'Hester Street'.
