Skip to main content
Laura Harrington
★ Acting

Laura Harrington

IMDb TMDB
Born 1958 · Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA · Active 1981–2023

Born in 1958, Laura Harrington is an American actress known for her roles in cult cinema. She appears as the protagonist's love interest in Joy of Sex (1984), showcasing her ability to navigate the film's blend of eroticism and humor. In Maximum Overdrive (1986), she plays a key role in the chaos unleashed by sentient machines, contributing to the film's reputation as a quintessential example of 80s exploitation. Harrington's performances in these films reflect the vibrant, often outrageous spirit of the era, making her a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema.

▶ Watch on SassyFlix 3 films available
Joy of Sex

Joy of Sex

1984 ★ 3.4
as Pretty Girl #2

Teenager Leslie Hindenberg, mistakenly believing she has just weeks to live, decides she will lose her virginity before she dies.

Watch Now
Maximum Overdrive (1986) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Maximum Overdrive
1986 · ★5.6
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984 · ★6.4
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
The Devil's Advocate
1997
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
Maximum Overdrive (1986)
Maximum Overdrive
1986
Quantum Leap (1989)
Quantum Leap
1989
Paulie (1998)
Paulie
1998
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984

Filmography

23 credits
2020s 1 credit
2023
Written for Walken as Gloria Shapiro
Movie
1990s 9 credits
1999
Providence as Gina Vinton
TV ★ 6.7
1998
Paulie as Lila Alweather
Movie ★ 7.0
1997
The Devil's Advocate as Melissa Black
Movie ★ 7.5
1994
Dead Air as Susan
Movie ★ 5.8
1993
What's Eating Gilbert Grape as Amy Grape
Movie ★ 7.7
1993
Linda as Stella Jeffries
Movie ★ 4.8
1992
The Secret as Meredith Dunmore
Movie ★ 9.0
1990
12:01 PM as Dolores
Movie ★ 7.0
1990
Midnight Cabaret as Tanya Richards
Movie ★ 4.0
1980s 11 credits
1989
L.A. Takedown as Eady
Movie ★ 5.5
1989
Perfect Witness as Jeanie Paxton
Movie ★ 7.2
1989
Quantum Leap as Connie LaMotta
TV ★ 8.0
1987
The Dancing Princesses as Coretta
Movie ★ 6.5
1986
Maximum Overdrive● as Brett
Movie ★ 5.8
1985
Not My Kid as Melody
Movie ★ 7.5
1984
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension● as Mrs. Johnson
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
The City Girl as Anne
Movie ★ 8.0
1984
Joy of Sex● as Pretty Girl #2
Movie ★ 4.1
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre as Coretta
TV ★ 8.1
1981
The Dark End of the Street as Donna
Movie ★ 2.8
Crew Credits
2010s 1 credit
2018
Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story Writer
Movie ★ 8.4
1980s 1 credit
1986
Sonia Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.0