Kim Greist
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Born | May 12, 1958 Stamford, Connecticut |
Kimberley Bret Greist (born May 12, 1958) is an American actress.
Greist was born in Stamford, Connecticut, the daughter of Norma M. (née Abtey) and E. Harold Greist.[1] She was trained for the stage and spent some of her late teenage years as a professional model in Europe. Her first film appearance was in the cult favourite horror film, C.H.U.D. (1984). Greist also appeared in a number of roles in a few 1980s films, including Brazil (1985), Michael Mann's Manhunter (1986), Throw Momma from the Train (1987) and Punchline (1988).
During the 1990s, Greist appeared in a series of made-for-television films, as well as the Disney-produced Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey (1993) and Houseguest (1995). She has not acted since 2001.
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | C.H.U.D. | Lauren Daniels | |
1985 | Brazil | Jill Layton | |
1986 | Manhunter | Molly Graham | |
1987 | Throw Momma from the Train | Beth Ryan | |
1988 | Punchline | Madeline Urie | |
1990 | Why Me? | June Daley | |
1995 | Houseguest | Emily Young |