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Donna Wilkes

Acting Born Nov 11, 1959 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits

Biography

Donna Wilkes (born November 14, 1958) is an American film actress known for her roles in several films, most notably the starring role in 1984's Angel, which became a cult classic. She has also appeared in several television programs such as Father Murphy and the soap opera Days of our Lives. She appeared in the first season of the short-lived sitcom Hello, Larry. Twice, she played characters much younger than she was in real life. Her character in Hello Larry was 15 when Wilkes was actually 20 years old in real life, whereas Molly Stuart, her character in the movie Angel was supposed to be 15 years old as well, even though Wilkes was 25 years old at the time of filming.

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Known for

Film

Beauty and the Beast

as Alice Morrow
Film

The Hidden Fortress

as Karen Stewart
Film

Jaws 2

as Jackie Peters

The Facts of Life

as Molly Stewart / Angel

Full filmography

  • The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Alice Morrow
  • T. J. Hooker (1982) as Karen Stewart
  • Jaws 2 (1978) as Jackie Peters
  • Hello, Larry (1979) as Diane Alder
  • Teachers Only (1982)
  • Partners in Crime (1984)
  • Hell Town (1985) as Meg
  • The Runaways (1978)
  • Angel (1984) as Molly Stewart / Angel
  • Schizoid (1980) as Alison Fales
  • Blood Song (1982) as Marion
  • Buzz Cut (2021) as Bee Shop Lady
  • Grotesque (1988) as Kathy
  • Born to Be Sold (1981) as Cindy Carlson
  • Once Upon a Time in Hollyweird (2024) as Studio Manager
  • Hard Knocks (1979) as Chris
  • The Courage and the Passion (1978) as Tracy
  • Halloween Monster Bash (1991) as Marion (archive footage)
  • Almost Summer (1978) as Meredith
  • My Stepbrother Is a Vampire!?! (2013) as Miss Fortune
  • Masters of the Grind (2023) as Self
  • 90210 Shark Attack (2015) as Pamela
  • Fyre (1979) as Carol
  • Zombie Games (2021) as Woman at Outpost