Dee Wallace? Yeah, she’s that sunny, all-American blonde who can flip from ballet slippers to running from bloodthirsty monsters without missing a beat. She studied at the University of Kansas, so she’s got smarts to go with her scream-queen cred. Folks first started recognizing her in the late ’70s, mostly thanks to a streak of creepy horror and sci-fi flicks. Horror nerds, especially, kinda worship her—she’s like their patron saint of “please don’t kill me yet!” roles. Poor Dee, always getting chased by something nasty: cannibal psychos in The Hills Have Eyes (1977), hairy werewolves in Bhedeye Ki Cheekh (1981)—that one’s wild—then she took a breather from the terror to be the world’s most wholesome mom in E.T. (1982), and then, boom, back to panic mode with a rabid St. Bernard in Cujo (1983). Honestly, she’s been through every nightmare scenario Hollywood could dream up. She even got to act alongside her husband, Christopher Stone, a few times in the ’80s, which is kinda sweet and tragic, considering he passed away way too soon in ’95. But hey, don’t stick her in the horror box—she’s done way more. While a lot of scream queens faded into the background, Dee just kept on rolling. Over 90 movies now, and counting. Casting directors love her for those warm, suburban mom vibes, or as the friend who’s always got your back. Fans dig her for being so real and relatable, and she’s still landing roles left and right. Oh, and she’s even got her own website where folks keep up with her latest stuff.
referencennE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) isn’t just some old-school alien flick—people from that era basically see it as their version of The Wizard of Oz. You know, the kind of movie that sticks in your head forever, haunts your childhood dreams, and pops up in every “best of” list ever made. Spielberg just nailed that sense of wonder and heartbreak, mixing a goofy alien with the messiness of growing up. The whole “phone home” thing? Instantly iconic. And the BMX bike chase? Come on, that’s legendary. It’s got this wild combo of sci-fi, suburban nostalgia, and teary-eyed moments that still hit hard, even if you’re a grown-up now. For so many people, E.T. is just pure magic—a family classic that’s weird, heartfelt, and endlessly quotable. If you ask anyone from the ’80s, they’ll probably swear it’s the movie that defined their childhood, no contest.
referencennSo, you’ve got this girl-next-door vibe, right? Except, life kinda threw her into the deep end—no lifeguard, no floaties, just pure chaos. She’s not some born winner either; nope, she scraped her knees, lost her way, probably ugly-cried in the bathroom a few times, then patched herself up and kept moving. Yeah, bad stuff happened. She didn’t just sit there and take it. She flipped the script. Now, she’s all about turning mess into magic. When she found her joy, it was like, why keep it to herself? She wants to pass that spark along, like a secret handshake for people who’ve been through the wringer. This isn’t some fairytale—she’s proof that you can crawl out of the pit, dust off, and find something worth smiling about. That’s her story: rough start, wild ride, but hey, she’s still standing.
December 14, 1948
5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Yes, Gabrielle Stone
Robert Stanley Bowers and Surekha
76 years old