May Heatherly
Biography
May Heatherly was born on May 13, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. When she was eleven years old, she moved to Spain. She began acting in various television shows and films in the early 1960s. Among her notable work, she was best known for playing the infected Nurse Helen in the 1980 film Cannibal Apocalypse and Mrs. Reston in the 1982 slasher cult classic Pieces. She was also known by the alternate name Mary Gay and accumulated 38 known acting credits during her career. In May 2013, Heatherly underwent hip replacement surgery. She passed away at the age of 73 on October 6, 2015, in Madrid, Spain.
Career overview
May Heatherly was born on May 13, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. When she was eleven years old, she moved to Spain. She began acting in various films and television shows in the early 1960s, ultimately accumulating thirty-eight known acting credits. During her career, she was also known under the name Mary Gay.
Heatherly became best known for two particularly memorable roles. She played the infected Nurse Helen in the 1980 film Cannibal Apocalypse and portrayed the character Mrs. Reston in the 1982 slasher cult classic Pieces.
In May 2013, Heatherly underwent hip replacement surgery. She passed away at the age of seventy-three on October 6, 2015, in Madrid, Spain.
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Full Filmography
38 titles- Vampyres (2015) as Woman
- Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror (2014) as Self - Actress
- Goya's Ghosts (2006) as Harlot's Duena
- The Feast of the Goat (2006) as Nurse
- One of the Hollywood Ten (2002) as Thug's Wife
- Bellas durmientes (2001) as Catherine
- Dama de Porto Pim (2001) as Mrs. Burnes
- The Milky Life (1993) as Victoria
- Edge of the Axe (1988) as Anna Bixby
- Birds of Prey (1987) as Olivia
- Crystal Heart (1986) as Diana Newley
- Mir reicht's - ich steig aus (1983) as Cilly
- Power Game (1983)
- Pieces (1982) as Mrs. Reston
- Amor es... veneno, Carlota (1981) as Ethel Hilton
- Cannibal Apocalypse (1980) as Helen
- F. E. N. (1980) as Maruja Hernández Ortiz
- From Hell to Victory (1979) as Mary Jennings
- ¡Susana quiere perder... eso! (1977) as Mari Carmen
- Caperucita y Roja (1977)
- Curro Jiménez (1976) as Leonor
- Ambiciosa (1976) as Margarita
- La lozana andaluza (1976) as Mujer de Don Sancho
- La menor (1976) as Helen
- Vida íntima de un seductor cínico (1975) as Mirta
- Blood Stains in a New Car (1975) as María Rovira
- The Paranoid (1975) as Lydia
- Yo soy fulana de tal (1975) as Merche
- Open Season (1974) as Alicia Rennick
- Witness to Murder (1974) as Marina
- El talón de Aquiles (1974)
- Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing (1973) as Melanie Elbertson
- The Killer Is One of Thirteen (1973) as Sylvia Martin
- The Dead, The Flesh, and The Devil (1973)
- The Fickle Finger of Fate (1967) as Jane
- Her and Fear (1964) as Laura Berke
- The Dead Don't Forgive (1963) as Marta
- Torrejón City (1962) as Ruth
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is May Heatherly best known for?
May Heatherly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Goya's Ghosts (2006), Paper Moon (1974), Pieces (1982), Cannibal Apocalypse (1980).
When and where was May Heatherly born?
May Heatherly was born on May 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on October 6, 2015.
How many credits does May Heatherly have?
May Heatherly has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2015.
What is May Heatherly's background in cinema and television?
May Heatherly was born on May 13, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. When she was eleven years old, she moved to Spain. She began acting in various television shows and films in the early 1960s. Among her notable work, she was best known for playing the infected Nurse Helen in the 1980 film Cannibal Apocalypse and Mrs. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Curro Jiménez (1976) as Leonor — aged about 34
- Goya's Ghosts (2006) as Harlot's Duena — aged about 64
- Pieces (1982) as Mrs. Reston — aged about 40
- Cannibal Apocalypse (1980) as Helen — aged about 38
- Torrejón City (1962) as Ruth — aged about 20
- Witness to Murder (1974) as Marina — aged about 32
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