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Catherine E. Coulson
★ Acting

Catherine E. Coulson

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1943 – 2015 · Elmhurst, Illinois, USA · Active 1974–2026

Catherine E. Coulson, born in 1943, was an American actress who made her mark in both theater and film. Known for her enigmatic roles, she appears in Trick or Treats (1982), where she contributes to the film's quirky blend of horror and comedy. While she is best recognized for her role as the Log Lady in Twin Peaks, Coulson's work in Trick or Treats showcases her ability to navigate the absurdity of cult cinema, making her a fitting addition to the SassyFlix catalog.

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Trick or Treats

Trick or Treats

1982 ★ 3.9
as Nurse Reeves

A baby sitter is stuck watching over a young brat on Halloween night who keeps playing vicious pranks on her. To add to her trouble the boy's deranged father has escaped from an asylum and is planning on making a visit.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Eraserhead (1977)
Eraserhead
1977
Twin Peaks (1990)
Twin Peaks
1990
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982
Night on Earth (1991)
Night on Earth
1991
Psych (2006)
Psych
2006

Filmography

37 credits
2020s 1 credit
2026
I Know Catherine, the Log Lady as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2010s 2 credits
2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as The Log Lady
Movie ★ 7.2
2013
Redwood Highway as Susie
Movie ★ 5.9
2000s 9 credits
2009
Calvin Marshall as Carramae
Movie ★ 5.1
2007
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks as Self
Movie ★ 7.4
2006
Psych as Wood Woman
TV ★ 7.9
2002
I Don't Know Jack as Self
Movie ★ 7.9
2002
The Short Films of David Lynch as Self
Movie ★ 5.5
2001
An Introduction to David Lynch as Self
Movie ★ 4.0
2001
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
2001
Postcards From The Cast as Self
Movie
2001
Eraserhead Stories as Self (voice)
Movie ★ 7.3
1990s 8 credits
1997
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch as Self
Movie ★ 7.2
1994
The Secret Life of Houses as Head Nurse
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as The Log Lady
Movie ★ 7.4
1991
Femme Fatale as Sister Mary
Movie ★ 4.0
1991
Another You as Nurse
Movie ★ 5.5
1990
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch as Self
Movie ★ 7.5
1990
Twin Peaks as Margaret Lanterman / The Log Lady
TV ★ 8.3
1990
Twin Peaks as The Log Lady
TV ★ 8.3
1980s 3 credits
1989
Twin Peaks as The Log Lady
Movie ★ 8.5
1986
Private Practices: The Story of a Sex Surrogate as Self - Interviewer
Movie ★ 4.7
1982
Trick or Treats● as Nurse Reeves
Movie ★ 4.1
1970s 1 credit
1974
The Amputee as The Amputee
Movie ★ 5.1
Crew Credits
1990s 1 credit
1991
Night on Earth First Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 7.5
1980s 7 credits
1988
The Cowboy and the Frenchman Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 6.0
1986
Private Practices: The Story of a Sex Surrogate Camera Operator
Movie ★ 4.7
1983
Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein Additional Photography
Movie ★ 8.5
1983
Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 8.5
1982
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan First Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 7.4
1981
Modern Romance Second Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 6.8
1981
Bitter Harvest Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 1.0
1970s 5 credits
1977
Opening Night Second Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 7.6
1977
Eraserhead Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 7.3
1977
Eraserhead Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.3
1977
Moonshine County Express Second Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 4.9
1976
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie Assistant Camera
Movie ★ 7.1