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Jeannine Taylor

Marcie Stanler
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Friday the 13th - Part I (1980)

Celebrated actress known for her memorable role in the iconic horror film “Friday the 13th.”

Celebrated actress known for her memorable role in the iconic horror film “Friday the 13th.”

Jeannine Alice Taylor, born on June 2, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut, is a distinguished American actress whose talent has graced both stage and screen. A graduate of Wheaton College, Taylor’s career includes significant roles in theater and television. Her versatile acting skills have made her a respected name in the industry, with a particularly notable performance in the horror genre.

In “Friday the 13th,” Taylor brilliantly portrayed Marcie Stanler, a camp counselor who becomes one of the early victims in the classic slasher film. Her performance brought a heartfelt and authentic presence to the role, enhancing the film’s suspense and emotional depth.

Taylor’s portrayal of Marcie in “Friday the 13th” has been instrumental in defining the horror genre’s archetypal characters. Her role contributed significantly to the film’s atmosphere of fear and unpredictability, cementing its status as a seminal work in horror cinema.

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Birthday 06/02/1954
Selected Filmography
  • The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana (1982)
  • Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
  • Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)
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