An American actress, she rose to fame in the 1980s for her iconic role as Nancy Thompson in the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" film series. Born in 1964 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she attended Stanford University before pursuing acting. Beyond horror films, she's worked in television, notably co-starring in the sitcom "Just the Ten of Us". Later, she ventured into makeup effects, co-owning AFX Studio with her husband. Her contributions to the horror genre have made her a beloved cult figure.