Heather Langenkamp
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About Heather Langenkamp
Heather Langenkamp, born July 17, 1964, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is best known for her portrayal of Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and its sequel, Dream Warriors (1987). She also appeared in two more of Wes Craven's films: Shocker (1989) and Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994). Her career spans several genres, including the sitcom Growing Pains (1988–1990) and its spin-off Just the Ten of Us, both of which won Primetime Emmy Awards. She also played Nancy Kerrigan in the TV film Tonya and Nancy: The Inside Story (1994).
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Personal
- Birthplace
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How is her role in A Nightmare on Elm Street connected to her later work?
She played Nancy Thompson in the original and its sequel, and later appeared in Wes Craven's New Nightmare, which is a meta-sequel to the same franchise.
What did she do for the 2010 documentary about the Elm Street series?
She served as executive producer and narrator for Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, which covers the entire franchise.
What is her most notable television role besides horror?
She played Marie Lubbock and Amy Boutilier on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains and its spin-off Just the Ten of Us, both of which won Primetime Emmy Awards.
Did you know
- She played both a horror icon and a real-life figure skater, Nancy Kerrigan, in the 1994 TV film Tonya and Nancy: The Inside Story.
- Her height of 5'3" (160 cm) and blue eyes are part of her distinctive look, though she has brown hair.
- She has appeared in films directed by Wes Craven in three different decades: 1984, 1989, and 1994.
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