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Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Born April 20, 1949 · Bristol, England, UK

Veronica Cartwright is an actress known for appearing in science fiction and horror films. She has appeared in notable roles such as Alien (1979) and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Cartwright has received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations throughout her career.

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Films reviewed

8.5

Avg. rating

Alien

Best-reviewed

1979

Years active

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Biography

Veronica Cartwright (born April 20, 1949) is a British-born American actress. She is known for appearing in science fiction and horror films, and has earned numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Her younger sister is actress Angela Cartwright.

As a child actress, Cartwright appeared in supporting roles in The Children's Hour and The Birds, the latter of which was her first commercial success. She made her transition into mainstream, mature roles with 1978's Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The following year, she played Lambert in the science-fiction horror film Alien, which earned her recognition and a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She additionally appeared in the films The Right Stuff and The Witches of Eastwick which earned her praise, and in the 1990s, received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, one of which was for her role on ER and two of which were for her role in The X-Files.

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Films featuring Veronica Cartwrightthat we've reviewed.

Alien poster★ 8.5

Alien

as Lambert, the Nostromos navigator. Cartwright had experience in horror and science-fiction films, having acted as a child in The Birds (1963), and more recently in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). She originally read for the role of Ripley and was not informed that she had instead been cast as Lambert until she arrived in London for wardrobe. She disliked the character's emotional weakness, but nevertheless accepted the role: "They convinced me that I was the audience's fears; I was a reflection of what the audience is feeling." Cartwright won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.

Ridley Scott · 1979

HorrorSci-Fi

RT 93%

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“The movie "Alien" is widely praised for its horror and sci-fi elements, with many reviewers noting that it sets a new standard for the genre. The film's claustrophobic setting and iconic alien design have become synonymous with fear and suspense. A strong cast, including Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and Yaphet Kotto, has been praised for their performances. Despite being described as not eventful or entertaining in some reviews, "Alien" is still regarded as a classic horror movie that continues to thrill audiences today.”

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Selected Filmography

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)TV Series · 1 epas Virginia Kennison
  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)TV Series · 2 epsas Lydia Ashford
  • Supernatural(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Lily Sunder
  • Criminal Minds(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Flora Martin
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)TV Series · 1 epas Diane Chase
  • The Rookie(2018)TV Series · 1 epas Beatrice O'Malley
  • The X-Files(1993)TV Series · 4 epsas Cassandra Spender
  • The Good Doctor(2017)TV Series · 1 epas Maxine Stanley
  • ER(1994)TV Series · 2 epsas Norma Houston
  • The Closer(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Vera Mathers
  • Nip/Tuck(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Mother Mary Claire
  • Chicago Hope(1994)TV Series · 1 epas Karen Flanders
  • Boston Legal(2004)TV Series · 1 epas Judge Peggy Zeder
  • Bosch(2015)TV Series · 4 epsas Irene Saxon
  • The Resident(2018)TV Series · 1 epas Celeste Crisforth
  • Will & Grace(1998)TV Series · 1 epas Judith McFarland
  • Without a Trace(2002)TV Series · 1 epas Susan
  • Touched by an Angel(1994)TV Series · 1 epas Shirlee Gibbons
  • L.A. Law(1986)TV Series · 7 epsas A.D.A. Margaret Flanagan
  • Baywatch(1989)TV Series · 1 epas Mrs. Harris (uncredited)

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