
Lin Shaye
American actress
- Age
- 83years old
- Born
- 12 October 1943Detroit, Michigan
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 1984–2026
Known for
About Lin Shaye
Lin Shaye is an American actress. They were born on 12 October 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. Their career spans 32 titles, among them Insidious (2010), Insidious Chapter 2 (2013) and There's Something About Mary (1998).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Lin Shaye is A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); in all, 32 films over 42 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Insidious (2010), with 132 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 12 titles. The person they have worked with most is Jason Blum, on 8 films, among them Insidious and Insidious Chapter 2.
Latest work
Full filmography (32)- 2026
- 2023
- 2020
- 2019
- 2019
- 2016
- 2018
- 2016
Where to watch Lin Shaye
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2010
- 2013
- 1998
- 1994
- 1984
- 2015
- 2018
- 2014
The best Lin Shaye films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984
- There's Something About Mary 1998
- Cellular 2004
- Insidious 2010
- My Sister's Keeper 2009
Has worked with
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Jason Blum 8 films together Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2 and 6 more
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Bobby Farrelly 7 films together There's Something About Mary, Dumb & Dumber and 5 more
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Peter Farrelly 7 films together There's Something About Mary, Dumb & Dumber and 5 more
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Oren Peli 6 films together Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2 and 4 more
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James Wan 6 films together Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2 and 4 more
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Leigh Whannell 6 films together Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2 and 4 more
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Jackie Flynn 5 films together There's Something About Mary, Me, Myself & Irene and 3 more
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Angus Sampson 5 films together Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2 and 3 more
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Patrick Wilson 4 films together Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2 and 2 more
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Rose Byrne 4 films together Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2 and 2 more
Questions about Lin Shaye
How old is Lin Shaye?
Lin Shaye is 83 years old: born on 12 October 1943 in Detroit, Michigan.
What are the best Lin Shaye films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Lin Shaye films are A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984, 7.7), There's Something About Mary (1998, 7.3) and Cellular (2004, 7.2).
How many films and TV shows has Lin Shaye been in?
MovieNCo lists 32 films for Lin Shaye, from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) to Insidious: Out of the Further (2026).
What is Lin Shaye's star sign?
Lin Shaye is a Libra: born on 12 October.
Page reviewed on 9 October 2019.
















