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Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Jo Barbeau
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Adrienne Jo Barbeau (born June 11, 1945) is an American actress and author. She came to prominence in the 1970s as Broadway's original Betty Rizzo in the musical Grease, and as Carol Traynor, the divorced daughter of Maude Findlay (played by Bea Arthur) on the sitcom Maude (1972–1978). In 1980, she began appearing in horror and science fiction films, including The Fog (1980), Escape from New York (1981), Creepshow (1982), and Swamp Thing (1982). She also provided the voice of Catwoman in the DC Animated Universe. In the 2000s, she appeared on the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005) as Ruthie.
Career
- 1945Born
- 1972Won Theatre World Award
- 2002Won Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
- 2010Won Chicago Horror Film Festival
- 2016Won New York City Horror Film Festival
- 2023Won Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival
- Notable work: Grease
- Notable work: Maude
- Notable work: The Fog
- Notable work: Escape from New York
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Sacramento
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: television actor, film actor, singer, stage actor
- •Plays: voice
- •Spouse: John Carpenter
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Meet '70 star Adrienne Jo Barbeau's three children — including successful musician son - HELLO! Magazine
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Hannah Goes to Hell: Adrienne Barbeau, Krsy Fox, Daniel Roebuck, and more star in horror film
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Aspiring Magazine Celebrates New Issue Launch with Adrienne Barbeau at SUR Lounge
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First Look at Horror Thriller ‘Oddities’ with Lilimar, Lovie Simone, Adrienne Barbeau
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Exclusive poster and photos: Brussels Fantastic Fest premiere “ODDITIES,” with Adrienne Barbeau
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Adrienne Barbeau Reveals How Romance With John Carpenter Helped Land 'The Fog' Role (Exclusive)
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Krsy Fox, Adrienne Barbeau, Aaron Abrams to Star in Indie Horror Thriller ‘Hannah Goes to Hell’ (Exclusive)
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Adrienne Barbeau and Xander Berkeley join cast of Tyler Savage's horror thriller 'Oddities
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‘Duster’: Adrienne Barbeau Was ‘Tickled Pink’ by Her Unusual Dual Role in Max Crime Drama
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'Creepshow': Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, Tobin Bell Join Shudder Horror Anthology Series
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Adrienne Barbeau Would Love to Return as Stevie from John Carpenter’s The Fog
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