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Kathleen Quinlan
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Kathleen Quinlan

Born 1954 · Pasadena, California, USA · Active 1951–2026

Kathleen Quinlan, born in 1954 in Pasadena, California, has carved a niche in cult and genre cinema with her compelling performances. She appears as a pivotal character in The Hills Have Eyes (2006), where her role adds depth to the film's harrowing narrative. Earlier in her career, Quinlan showcased her versatility in Nightmare in Blood (1978), a film that exemplifies the era's fascination with horror and exploitation. Her work in Where Have All the People Gone (1974) and Lifeguard (1976) further solidifies her status in the realm of cult films, making her a noteworthy figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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Where Have All the People Gone

Where Have All the People Gone

1974 ★ 6.0
as Deborah Anders

A strange series of solar flares proves fatal for inhabitants of the Earth, except for the fortunate few who are somehow immune from the effects. Animals go insane and human beings turn to white powder, leaving behind only empty clothing. A handful of survivors attempt to rebuild their lives on the de-populated Earth.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

113 credits
2020s 4 credits
2026
Okay as Loretta
Movie
2021
The Stairs as Grandma Bernice
Movie ★ 4.0
2021
Walking with Herb as Sheila Amable-Amo
Movie ★ 6.0
2010s 20 credits
2019
Saving My Baby as Virginia
Movie ★ 7.4
2019
Movie ★ 5.3
2018
Chimera Strain as Masterson
Movie ★ 4.1
2018
Parallel as Marissa
Movie ★ 6.0
2018
Mayans M.C. as Mrs. Buksar
TV ★ 8.0
2017
Movie ★ 5.0
2017
ADDicted as Kate Dawson
Movie ★ 6.5
2017
Marvel's Runaways as Susan Ellerh
TV ★ 7.3
2015
Movie ★ 5.2
2014
After as Nora Valentino
Movie ★ 4.8
2014
TV ★ 7.8
2013
Horns as Lydia Perrish
Movie ★ 6.3
2012
Movie ★ 2.2
2012
Blue as Jessica
TV ★ 7.1
2011
Elektra Luxx as Rebecca Linbrook
Movie ★ 4.8
2011
Cinema Verite as Mary Every
Movie ★ 5.7
2011
Movie ★ 2.0
2010
Movie ★ 6.1
2010
Movie ★ 5.3
2010
The Event as Erika Jarvis
TV ★ 6.4
2000s 19 credits
2009
Prison Break: The Final Break as Christina Rose Scofield
Movie ★ 7.5
2009
Stargate Universe as Senator Michaels
TV ★ 7.4
2009
Glee as Dr. Shane
TV ★ 6.8
2008
Movie ★ 6.5
2008
Movie ★ 5.1
2007
Humble Pie as Agnes Orbison
Movie ★ 6.2
2007
Breach as Bonnie Hanssen
Movie ★ 6.6
2006
Movie ★ 6.5
2005
Prison Break as Christina Rose Scofield
TV ★ 8.1
2004
The Dead Will Tell as Beth Hytner
Movie ★ 4.9
2004
The Riverman as Sande Keppel
Movie ★ 5.4
2004
Perfect Romance as Tess Kelley
Movie ★ 5.9
2004
Movie ★ 7.1
2004
House as Arlene McNeil
TV ★ 8.6
2003
Movie ★ 5.7
2003
Blessings as Meredith Blessing
Movie ★ 6.5
2000
TV ★ 7.6
1990s 26 credits
1999
Family Law as Lynn Holt
TV ★ 8.1
1999
TV ★ 7.5
1999
TV ★ 5.5
1998
A Civil Action as Anne Anderson
Movie ★ 6.5
1998
My Giant as Serena Kamin
Movie ★ 5.3
1998
Movie ★ 7.8
1998
Hollywood Squares as Self - Panelist
TV ★ 7.6
1997
Breakdown as Amy Taylor
Movie ★ 6.9
1997
Event Horizon as Peters
Movie ★ 6.6
1997
Zeus & Roxanne as Mary Beth Dunhill
Movie ★ 5.3
1997
Movie ★ 9.0
1997
Lawn Dogs as Clare Stockard
Movie ★ 7.1
1996
Movie ★ 6.2
1996
Movie ★ 5.3
1995
Apollo 13 as Marilyn Lovell
Movie ★ 7.5
1995
Movie ★ 2.0
1995
Perfect Alibi as Melanie Bauers
Movie ★ 4.0
1994
Movie ★ 5.4
1993
Last Light as Kathy Rubicek
Movie ★ 6.0
1993
Movie ★ 5.5
1993
Diagnosis: Murder as Dr. Kate Delieb
TV ★ 7.1
1992
An American Story as Hope Tyler
Movie ★ 6.4
1991
Strays as Lindsey Jarrett
Movie ★ 6.6
1991
The Doors as Patricia Kennealy
Movie ★ 7.1
1991
TV ★ 6.0
1990
The Operation as Ginnie
Movie ★ 3.8
1980s 18 credits
1989
Trapped as Mary Ann Marshall
Movie ★ 6.3
1988
Sunset as Nancy Shoemaker
Movie ★ 5.7
1988
Clara's Heart as Leona Hart
Movie ★ 5.5
1987
Wild Thing as Jane
Movie ★ 5.7
1987
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found as Sarah McAllister
Movie ★ 5.0
1987
The Man Outside as Grace Freemont
Movie ★ 9.0
1985
Warning Sign as Joanie Morse
Movie ★ 5.9
1985
Blackout as Chris Graham
Movie ★ 5.4
1985
Movie ★ 6.3
1985
TV ★ 7.2
1985
TV ★ 7.2
1984
Movie ★ 4.3
1984
When She Says No as Rose Michaels
Movie ★ 8.0
1983
Independence Day as Mary Ann Taylor
Movie ★ 5.9
1983
Movie ★ 6.5
1982
Hanky Panky as Janet Dunn
Movie ★ 5.3
1981
She's in the Army Now as Pvt. Cass Donner
Movie ★ 5.3
1980
Sunday Lovers as Laurie (segment "Skippy")
Movie ★ 5.8
1970s 22 credits
1979
The Promise as Nancy McAllister / Marie Adamson
Movie ★ 6.5
1979
The Runner Stumbles as Sister Rita
Movie ★ 6.8
1978
Movie ★ 6.0
1977
Airport '77 as Julie
Movie ★ 5.6
1977
Movie ★ 5.9
1977
Movie ★ 4.2
1976
Movie ★ 6.1
1975
Movie ★ 8.0
1975
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
Movie ★ 8.0
1975
Switch as Robin Morgan
TV ★ 6.7
1975
TV ★ 7.5
1975
Joe Forrester as Bethany
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Movie ★ 5.9
1974
Lucas Tanner as Joyce Howell
Movie ★ 7.0
1974
Movie ★ 4.6
1974
TV ★ 6.4
1974
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
Kojak as Janet Conforti
TV ★ 7.1
1972
TV ★ 7.9
1972
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 1 credit
1967
TV ★ 6.9
1950s 2 credits
1953
The Oscars as Self
TV ★ 7.0
1951
TV ★ 8.8
s 1 credit
Holiday Hearts as Barbara Morgenstern
Movie