Heather O'Rourke
Biography
Heather O'Rourke was an American child actress born on December 27, 1975, in San Diego, California, USA. She passed away on February 1, 1988, at the age of twelve. She was also known by the nickname Heat, and her birth name was Heather Michele O'Rourke. She is mostly known for playing the child character Carol Anne Freeling in the Poltergeist film trilogy, as well as appearing in television guest appearances and the productions Our House and Happy Days. During her career, she attained a total of sixteen known credits in acting across movies and television shows.
Career overview
Heather O'Rourke was an American child actress born in San Diego, California, on December 27, 1975. She is mostly known for playing the child character Carol Anne Freeling in the Poltergeist film trilogy. In addition to her film work, her acting career included television guest appearances, as well as roles in productions such as Our House and Happy Days.
During her career, she accumulated sixteen known acting credits. Her life and career were cut short when she died on February 1, 1988, at the age of twelve.
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Full Filmography
16 titles- She Was Here (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Child Star Confidential (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- The Curse of Poltergeist (2002)
- Poltergeist III (1988) as Carol Anne Freeling
- Citizen Steve (1987) as Self - Actress
- Our House (1986) as Dana
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) as Carol Anne Freeling
- Rocky Road (1985) as Russian Girl
- Surviving (1985) as Sarah Brogan
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Jillian Marsh
- Webster (1983)
- Believe You Can... And You Can! (1983) as Herself
- Poltergeist (1982) as Carol Anne Freeling
- Massarati and the Brain (1982) as Skye Henry
- CHiPs (1977)
- Happy Days (1974) as Heather Pfister
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What movies or TV shows is Heather O'Rourke best known for?
Heather O'Rourke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Poltergeist III (1988), Citizen Steve (1987), Mean Girls (2004), Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986).
When and where was Heather O'Rourke born?
Heather O'Rourke was born on December 27, 1975 in San Diego, California, USA. They passed away on February 1, 1988.
How many credits does Heather O'Rourke have?
Heather O'Rourke has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is Heather O'Rourke's background in cinema and television?
Heather O'Rourke was an American child actress born on December 27, 1975, in San Diego, California, USA. She passed away on February 1, 1988, at the age of twelve. She was also known by the nickname Heat, and her birth name was Heather Michele O'Rourke. She is mostly known for playing the child character Carol Anne Fre...
Heather O'Rourke by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Happy Days (1974) as Heather Pfister — aged about 1
- Poltergeist (1982) as Carol Anne Freeling — aged about 6
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Jillian Marsh — aged about 8
- CHiPs (1977) — aged about 1
- Our House (1986) as Dana — aged about 10
- Citizen Steve (1987) as Self - Actress — aged about 11
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