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JoAnn Willette
★ Acting

JoAnn Willette

Born 1963 · Lewiston, Maine, USA · Active 1979–2020

Born in 1963, JoAnn Willette is an American actress whose work in cult cinema includes her role in Hysterical (1983), where she showcases her comedic flair. She also appears in Welcome to 18 (1986), a film that captures the essence of youthful rebellion in the 1980s. Willette further solidified her presence in the genre with The Drifter (1988), contributing to the gritty landscape of exploitation films. Her performances resonate with fans of cult and grindhouse cinema, making her a noteworthy figure in the SassyFlix lineup.

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The Drifter

The Drifter

1988 ★ 5.7
as Carrie

A suspensefilled thriller about a successful single woman who, on a deserted road, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker. Once back in the city, "The Drifter" follows her every move. Every attempt to free herself of his harassment fails until the shocking conclusion is revealed!

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

26 credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
Sweet Magnolias as Candice Benjamin
TV ★ 7.7
2010s 6 credits
2019
Heart of Life as Associate
Movie
2019
Doom Patrol as Debbie Trainor
TV ★ 7.5
2014
Your Worst Nightmare as Debbie Puglisi
TV ★ 7.5
2010
The Walking Dead as Lena Brand
TV ★ 8.1
2000s 2 credits
2007
Private Practice as Kim's Mother
TV ★ 7.5
2006
TV ★ 7.1
1990s 3 credits
1994
Chicago Hope as Octomom
TV ★ 7.3
1992
Melrose Place as Pastor
TV ★ 5.9
1990
Movie ★ 5.6
1980s 13 credits
1988
Movie ★ 4.5
1988
Just the Ten of Us as Constance Sarah "Connie" Lubbock
TV ★ 7.1
1986
Movie ★ 3.3
1986
Amazing Stories as Ruat Mae
Movie ★ 6.3
1986
It's Garry Shandling's Show as Shandlingland Garry
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Real Genius as Girl at Science Fair
Movie ★ 6.6
1985
Amazing Stories as Ruta Mae
TV ★ 7.5
1985
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Movie ★ 4.2
1984
TV ★ 7.2
1982
Hysterical as Bookstore Society Lady #3
Movie ★ 4.5
1982
T. J. Hooker as Andrea Kolt
TV ★ 6.5
1970s 1 credit
1979
TV ★ 7.1