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"Dead Like Me" (2003): Season 2: Episode 12 -- Ray and Mason fight for Daisy's affection, and George must persuade an old lady that she has really died.
Ruby (1977) -- It's been years since Ruby's seen a gynecologist and Georgia is on her case to go get checked. See what it takes to get her to the doctor.
Ruby (1977) -- Ruby takes her nephew to fix his orange glow. See why she holds a special place in her heart for the goofy teen.
The Dead Girl (2006) -- Clues are sought to a young girl's death in this thriller/drama
"Brother's Keeper" (1998): : -- Porter invites his hard-hearted mother to try and resolve his and Bobby's problem with sharing their emotions.

Overview

Date of Birth:

22 January 1932, Detroit, Michigan, USA more

Contact:

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Mini Biography:

Piper Laurie was born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan, on January 22... more

Trivia:

Measurements: 36-25-36 (in 1953), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine). more

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Down 29% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 14 nominations more

NewsDesk:
(14 articles)

DVD Playhouse--November 2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 14 November 2009, 6:25 PM, PST)
50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 1
 (From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 5:54 AM, PDT)

Alternate Names:

Laurie Piper | Fumio Yamaguchi

Filmography

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Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Hesher (post-production) (2010) 2010 - -
- 2. Another Harvest Moon (2009) June 2009 - 8.8 (5)
- 3. Saving Grace B. Jones (2009) Marta 2009 - 5.8 (6)
- 4. Bad Blood... the Hunger (completed) (2009) Milly Lathrop 2009 - -
- 5. Hounddog (2007) Grammie 2007 - 6.2 (2,046)
- 6. The Dead Girl (2006) Arden's Mother 2006 - 6.8 (6,332)
- 7. Bad Blood (2006/I) Millie Lathrop 2006 - 4.4 (24)
- 8. "Cold Case" (2003)   Rose 2005 (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 7.7 (4,756)
1 TV episode:
- 9. "Dead Like Me" (2003)   Nina (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.8 (9,375)
1 TV episode:
- 10. Eulogy (2004) Charlotte Collins 2004 - 6.6 (4,815)
- 11. "State of Grace" (2001)   Aunt Sophie (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 8.5 (265)
1 TV episode:
- 12. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999)   Dorothy Rudd (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 8.6 (7,953)
AKAs:
  • Law & Order: SVU (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title)
1 TV episode:
  • Care (2001) Dorothy Rudd
- 13. The Last Brickmaker in America (2001) (TV) Ruth Anne 2001 - 6.9 (173)
- 14. Midwives (2001) (TV) Cheryl Visco 2001 - 5.8 (268)
- 15. Possessed (2000) (TV) Aunt Hanna 2000 - 5.1 (724)
- 16. "Will & Grace" (1998)   Sharon (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 7.2 (9,037)
1 TV episode:
- 17. The Mao Game (1999) Ida Highland 1999 - 5.6 (55)
- 18. Inherit the Wind (1999) (TV) Sarah Brady 1999 - 7.0 (689)
- 19. "Frasier" (1993)   Marianne / Mrs. Mulhern (2 episodes, 1994-1999) 1999 - 8.5 (11,707)
2 TV episodes:
- 20. "Brother's Keeper" (1998)   Jane Waide (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.9 (39)
1 TV episode:
- 21. Palmer's Pick Up (1999) Evangelist 1999 - 4.3 (119)
- 22. "Partners" (1999)   Roberta Stahler (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 4.0 (10)
1 TV episode:
  • Pilot (1999) Roberta Stahler
- 23. The Faculty (1998) Mrs. Karen Olson 1998 $75.1M 6.3 (33,015)
- 24. A Christmas Memory (1997) (TV)   Jennie 1997 - 7.0 (113)
AKAs:
  • Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory' (USA: complete title)
- 25. Alone (1997) (TV)   Lillie Dawson 1997 - 5.7 (49)
AKAs:
  • Horton Foote's Alone (USA: complete title)
- 26. "Touched by an Angel" (1994)   Annie Doyle (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 5.4 (1,313)
1 TV episode:
- 27. Intensity (1997) (TV)   Miriam Braynard 1997 - 7.1 (900)
AKAs:
  • Dean Koontz's Intensity (USA: complete title)
- 28. St. Patrick's Day (1997) MaryPat Donnelly-McDonough 1997 - 3.9 (32)
- 29. "Diagnosis Murder" (1993)   A.D.A. Susan Turner (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.9 (1,128)
1 TV episode:
- 30. "ER" (1994)   Sarah Ross (2 episodes, 1995-1996) 1996 - 8.1 (2,802)
2 TV episodes:
- 31. In the Blink of an Eye (1996) (TV) Kay Trafero 1996 - 5.6 (108)
- 32. The Road to Galveston (1996) (TV) Wanda Kirkman 1996 - 6.7 (69)
- 33. The Grass Harp (1995) Dolly Talbo 1995 - 6.4 (866)
- 34. The Crossing Guard (1995) Helen Booth 1995 - 6.3 (5,368)
- 35. Fighting for My Daughter (1995) (TV) Judge Edna Burton 1995 - 5.6 (120)
- 36. Shadows of Desire (1994) (TV)   Ellis Snow 1994 - 5.7 (98)
AKAs:
  • The Devil's Bed (Canada: English title)
- 37. "Traps" (1994) Cora Trapchek (unknown episodes) 1994 - -
- 38. Wrestling Ernest Hemingway (1993) Georgia 1993 - 6.7 (1,574)
- 39. Love, Lies & Lullabies (1993) (TV)   Margaret Kinsey 1993 - 4.9 (46)
AKAs:
  • Sad Inheritance
- 40. Trauma (1993)   Adriana Petrescu 1993 - 5.8 (2,102)
AKAs:
  • Dario Argento's Trauma (USA: complete title)
- 41. Rich in Love (1993) Vera Delmage 1993 - 6.0 (384)
- 42. Storyville (1992) Constance Fowler 1992 - 5.6 (582)
- 43. Other People's Money (1991)   Bea Sullivan 1991 - 5.9 (3,759)
AKAs:
  • Riqueza ajena (USA: Spanish title: video title)
- 44. "Twin Peaks" (1990)   Catherine Martell / 4 characters not shown (27 episodes, 1990-1991) 1991 - 9.4 (18,355)
- 45. Rising Son (1990) (TV) Martha Robinson 1990 - 5.8 (120)
- 46. Dream a Little Dream (1989) Gena Ettinger 1989 - 5.4 (2,272)
- 47. "Beauty and the Beast" (1987)   Mrs. Davis (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 7.2 (1,154)
1 TV episode:
- 48. Mother, Mother (1989) Martha Cousins 1989 - 4.4 (17)
- 49. Go Toward the Light (1988) (TV)   Margo 1988 - 7.3 (204)
AKAs:
  • Go to the Light
- 50. Tiger Warsaw (1988)   Frances Warsaw 1988 - 4.3 (297)
AKAs:
  • The Tiger
- 51. Appointment with Death (1988) Emily Boynton 1988 - 5.8 (870)
- 52. Distortions (1987) Margot Caldwell 1987 - 4.4 (55)
- 53. Promise (1986) (TV) Annie Gilbert 1986 - 7.8 (142)
- 54. "Matlock" (1986)   Claire Leigh (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 7.1 (936)
1 TV episode:
- 55. Children of a Lesser God (1986) Mrs. Norman 1986 - 7.1 (5,825)
- 56. "The Twilight Zone" (1985)   Aunt Neva (segment "The Burning Man") (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.8 (1,129)
AKAs:
  • The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 57. Toughlove (1985) (TV) Darlene Marsh 1985 - 6.4 (57)
- 58. Love, Mary (1985) (TV) Christine Groda 1985 - 6.2 (35)
- 59. "Tender Is the Night" (1985) (as Laurie Piper) Elsie Speers 1985 - 7.8 (70)
- 60. Return to Oz (1985) Aunt Em 1985 - 6.7 (6,866)
- 61. "Hotel" (1983)   Jessica (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 5.7 (235)
AKAs:
  • Arthur Hailey's Hotel
1 TV episode:
- 62. "Murder, She Wrote" (1984)   Peggy Shannon (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.1 (2,299)
1 TV episode:
- 63. "St. Elsewhere" (1982)   Fran Singleton (3 episodes, 1983) 1983 - 7.9 (673)
- 64. "The Thorn Birds" (1983)   Anne Mueller (2 episodes, 1983) 1983 - 7.9 (2,381)
2 TV episodes:
- 65. Mae West (1982) (TV) Matilda West 1982 - 6.8 (52)
- 66. The Bunker (1981) (TV)   Magda Goebbels 1981 - 7.4 (400)
AKAs:
  • Le bunker (France)
- 67. Macbeth (1981) (V) Lady Macbeth 1981 - 7.4 (44)
- 68. "Skag" (1980)   Jo Skagska (5 episodes, 1980) 1980 - 8.3 (5)
5 TV episodes:
- 69. Skag (1980) (TV) Jo Skagska 1980 - 6.1 (20)
- 70. Tim (1979)   Mary Horton 1979 - 6.3 (1,200)
AKAs:
  • Colleen McCullough's Tim (Australia: complete title)
- 71. Rainbow (1978) (TV) Ethel Gumm 1978 - 6.2 (118)
- 72. The Boss' Son (1978) Elaine 1978 - 5.7 (20)
- 73. In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan (1977) (TV) Julie Quinlan 1977 - 6.7 (28)
- 74. Ruby (1977)   Ruby Claire 1977 - 4.5 (175)
AKAs:
  • Blood Ruby
- 75. Carrie (1976) Margaret White 1976 - 7.4 (34,534)
- 76. A Woman's Rebel (1976) (TV) Margaret Sanger 1976 - -
- 77. "Breaking Point" (1963)   Alice Marin (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 8.3 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 78. "The Eleventh Hour" (1962)   Alicia Carter (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 8.3 (15)
1 TV episode:
- 79. "Ben Casey" (1961)   Kathleen Dooley (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 7.6 (108)
1 TV episode:
- 80. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1963)   Lee Wiley (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 7.8 (43)
AKAs:
  • The Chrysler Theater
  • Theatre of Stars (UK)
  • Universal Star Time (syndication title)
1 TV episode:
- 81. "Naked City" (1958)   Mary Highmark (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 8.6 (170)
1 TV episode:
- 82. "The United States Steel Hour" (1953)   Edna Cartey (2 episodes, 1960-1963) 1963 - 8.4 (32)
AKAs:
  • The U.S. Steel Hour (USA: alternative title)
2 TV episodes:
- 83. "General Electric Theater" (1953)   Cleopatra / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1956-1961) 1961 - 8.1 (72)
AKAs:
  • G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
  • G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
3 TV episodes:
- 84. The Hustler (1961)   Sarah Packard 1961 - 8.2 (22,888)
AKAs:
  • Robert Rossen's The Hustler (USA: complete title)
- 85. "Play of the Week" (1959)   (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 5.3 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 86. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" (1951)   Miriamne (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.6 (64)
AKAs:
  • Hallmark Television Playhouse
1 TV episode:
- 87. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (1958)   Eileen Gorman (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.4 (26)
AKAs:
  • Desilu Playhouse
1 TV episode:
- 88. "Playhouse 90" (1956)   Kirsten Arnesen Clay / Ruth McAdam (2 episodes, 1957-1958) 1958 - 8.5 (67)
2 TV episodes:
- 89. "The Seven Lively Arts" (1957)   (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - -
1 TV episode:
- 90. "Studio One" (1948)   Ruth Cornelius (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 8.5 (51)
AKAs:
  • Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
  • Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
  • Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
1 TV episode:
- 91. Until They Sail (1957) Delia Leslie Friskett 1957 - 6.3 (394)
- 92. Kelly and Me (1957) Mina Van Runkel 1957 - 5.7 (33)
- 93. "Front Row Center" (1955)   Judy Jones (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
1 TV episode:
- 94. The Road That Led Afar (1956) (TV) 1956 - -
- 95. The Ninth Day (1956) (TV) 1956 - -
- 96. "Robert Montgomery Presents" (1950)   Stacey Spender (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 7.9 (25)
AKAs:
  • Lucky Strike Theater
  • Montgomery's Summer Stock
  • The Robert Montgomery Summer Theater
1 TV episode:
- 97. Ain't Misbehavin' (1955) Sarah Bernhardt Hatfield 1955 - 6.3 (36)
- 98. "The Best of Broadway" (1954)   Billie Moore (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 6.5 (7)
1 TV episode:
- 99. Smoke Signal (1955) Laura Evans 1955 - 5.6 (40)
- 100. Dawn at Socorro (1954) Rannah Hayes 1954 - 6.0 (89)
- 101. Johnny Dark (1954) Liz Fielding 1954 - 5.8 (121)
- 102. Dangerous Mission (1954)   Louise Graham 1954 - 5.3 (140)
AKAs:
  • Rangers of the North (USA: alternative title)
- 103. The Golden Blade (1953) Princess Khairuzan 1953 - 5.6 (153)
- 104. The Mississippi Gambler (1953) Angelique 'Leia' Dureau 1953 - 6.6 (192)
- 105. Son of Ali Baba (1952) Princess Azura of Fez/Kiki 1952 - 5.4 (175)
- 106. Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952) Millicent Blaisdell 1952 - 7.1 (348)
- 107. No Room for the Groom (1952) Lee Kingshead 1952 - 6.1 (110)
- 108. The Prince Who Was a Thief (1951) Tina 1951 - 6.2 (209)
- 109. Francis Goes to the Races (1951) Frances Travers 1951 - 6.5 (140)
- 110. The Milkman (1950) Chris Abbott 1950 - 6.8 (95)
- 111. Louisa (1950) Cathy Norton 1950 - 6.8 (93)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Ruby (1977)   (performer: "Love's So Easy") 1977 - 4.5 (175)
AKAs:
  • Blood Ruby
- 2. Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952) (performer: "Gimme a Little Kiss (Will 'Ya' Huh?)" (uncredited)) 1952 - 7.1 (348)
Director
 Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Property (2006) 2006 - -
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks (2007) (V) (special thanks) 2007 - 7.0 (38)
- 2. Mel Gibson: The High Octane Birth of a Superstar (2002) (V) (special thanks) 2002 - 3.7 (28)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks (2007) (V) (also archive footage) Herself - 'Catherine Martell' 2007 - 7.0 (38)
- 2. Milestones in Cinema History: The Hustler (2007) (V) Herself 2007 - 8.2 (8)
- 3. "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)   Herself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - -
1 TV episode:
- 4. Mel Gibson: The High Octane Birth of a Superstar (2002) (V) Herself 2002 - 3.7 (28)
- 5. Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) (TV) Herself 2001 - 6.4 (375)
- 6. Acting 'Carrie' (2001) (V) Herself 2001 - 7.8 (97)
- 7. Hollywood Remembers Walter Matthau (2001) (TV) Herself 2001 - 6.1 (6)
- 8. Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2000) (TV) Herself (interviewee) 2000 - 7.1 (254)
- 9. "Biography" (1987)   Herself - Actress (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 8.0 (267)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "The Phil Donahue Show" (1970)   Herself (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 6.6 (87)
AKAs:
  • Donahue (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 11. The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 1987 - 5.9 (156)
- 12. Science Fiction Film Awards (1978) (TV)   Herself - Presenter 1978 - -
AKAs:
  • The 5th Annual Science Fiction Film Awards (USA: informal title)
- 13. The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 1977 - 5.6 (80)
- 14. "The Irv Kupcinet Show" (1953)   Herself (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 8.5 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 15. The 19th Annual Tony Awards (1965) (TV) Herself - Presenter 1965 - 3.5 (6)
- 16. "Today" (1952)   Herself (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - 4.6 (318)
AKAs:
  • NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
  • The Today Show (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 17. "What's My Line?" (1950)   Mystery Guest (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - 8.9 (268)
1 TV episode:
- 18. Allen in Movieland (1955) (TV) Herself 1955 - 7.0 (13)
- 19. The 25th Annual Academy Awards (1953) (TV) Herself 1953 - 5.4 (41)
- 20. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Herself (1 episode, 1953) 1953 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 21. "The Name's the Same" (1951)   Herself - Contestant (1 episode, 1953) 1953 - 7.4 (33)
1 TV episode:
- 22. "This Is Your Life" (1952)   Herself (1 episode, 1952) 1952 - 7.0 (41)
1 TV episode:
- 23. Cancer Fund Film Notables Attend Glittering Benefits (1951) Herself 1951 - 2.0 (6)
Archive Footage
- 1. A Decade Under the Influence (2003) Herself
- 2. The Hustler: The Inside Story (2002) (V) Herself
- 3. The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) (voice) (uncredited) Margaret White
- 4. Twin Peaks/Cop Rock: Behind the Scenes (1990) (TV) Catherine Martell
- 5. "Matlock"  
1 TV episode:
- 6. Terror in the Aisles (1984) Margaret White (Carrie)
- 7. "The Colgate Comedy Hour"  
1 TV episode:
  • Episode #5.24 (1955) Sarah Bernhardt Hatfield - scene from "Ain't Misbehavin'"

Additional Details

Other Works:

Starring on Broadway in "Morning's At Seven" (April 2002) more

Publicity Listings:

1 Pictorial | 3 Magazine Cover Photos more

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Mystery | Crime more

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title | Independent Film | Based On Novel | Beautiful Woman more

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