Born in 1952, Mary Ellen Trainor made her mark in the late 1980s with memorable roles in cult classics. In The Monster Squad (1987), she plays the concerned mother navigating her children's encounter with monsters, showcasing her ability to blend humor with horror. Trainor also appears in Action Jackson (1988) as a key character in this action-packed film, further solidifying her presence in the genre. Her work contributes to the vibrant tapestry of cult cinema, where her performances resonate with fans of both horror and action.
Action Jackson
Due to the use of excessive force in arresting a sexual predator, Detective Lt. Jericho "Action" Jackson is demoted to police sergeant. What's worse, the father of the man he roughed up, Detroit industrialist Peter Dellaplane, declares war on Jackson, framing him for the murder of his own wife, Patrice. But Jericho manages to elude arrest and, with the help of a drug-addicted singer named Sydney, goes after Dellaplane.
