P. J. Soles
Biography
Pamela Jayne Soles, also known as P. J. Soles, is a retired American actress born on July 17, 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany. She made her film debut in 1976 as Norma Watson in Brian De Palma's film Carrie. Following her debut, she portrayed the character Lynda van der Klok in John Carpenter's film Halloween. She also played the role of Riff Randell in Allan Arkush's film Rock 'n' Roll High School. According to database records, she has accumulated eighty-one known acting credits over the course of her career in film and television.
Career overview
Pamela Jayne Soles, also known as P. J. Soles, is a retired American actress born on July 17, 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany. Known for her acting career across television and film, she has accumulated eighty-one known credits on the Movie Database.
Her film debut occurred in 1976 when she portrayed the character Norma Watson in Brian De Palma's film Carrie. Following her debut, she appeared in other prominent genre films, portraying the character Lynda van der Klok in John Carpenter's Halloween and taking on the role of Riff Randell in Allan Arkush's Rock 'n' Roll High School.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- Halloween Kills (2021) as Lynda
- Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020) as Self
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
- Josh Hasty's Candy Corn (2019) as Marcy Taylor
- Killer Therapy (2019) as Dr. Emily Lewis
- Hanukkah (2019) as Mrs. Horowitz
- Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School (2019)
- Halloween (2018) as Teacher (voice)
- The Bill Murray Experience (2017) as Herself
- November First (2017) as Barista
- Grindsploitation (2016) as Dr. Ramone (segment "Arbor Day")
- More Acting 'Carrie' (2016) as Self
- Horror Icon: Inside Michael's Mask with Tony Moran (2015) as Self
- The 50 Best Horror Movies You've Never Seen (2014) as Self
- Psychotic State (2014) as Herself
- Chastity Bites (2013) as Lea's Mom (voice)
- Midnight Matinee Psycho (2013) as Self
- The Butterfly Room (2012) as Lauren
- Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011) as Self
- Halloween: The Inside Story (2010) as Self
- Beg (2010) as Eva Fox
- Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com (2009) as Self
- Alone in the Dark 2 (2008) as Martha
- Prank (2008) as Marianne
- Love in the Age of Fishsticks (2008) as God (voice)
- Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy (2007) as Self
- Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) as Narrator (voice)
- The Tooth Fairy (2006) as Mrs. MacDonald
- No Place Like Home (2006) as P.J.
- Working with a Master: John Carpenter (2006) as Self
- Ray of Sunshine (2006) as Mother
- The Devil's Rejects (2005) as Susan
- Death by Engagement (2005) as Mrs. Starkington
- Murder on the Yellow Brick Road (2005) as Hannah Gruber
- Pee Stains and Other Disasters (2005) as Jenny
- Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest (2003) as Self / Lynda Van der Klok
- Acting 'Carrie' (2001) as Self
- Kept (2001) as Celia
- The American Nightmare (2000) as Self
- Blast (2000) as Stellvertreter
- Mirror, Mirror 4: Reflections (2000) as Annika's Mom
- Family Guy (1999) as Annie (voice)
- Jawbreaker (1999) as Mrs. Purr
- Halloween: Unmasked (1999) as Self
- Little Bigfoot (1997) as Carolyn
- Uncle Sam (1996) as Madge Cronin
- Out There (1995) as Religious Nut
- The Power Within (1995) as Mrs. Applegate
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Evelyn Randall
- Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) as Evelyn Randall
- Soldier's Fortune (1991) as Debra
- Alienator (1990) as Tara
- B.O.R.N. (1989) as Liz
- B.O.R.N. (1989) Associate Producer
- Saigon Commandos (1988) as Jean Lassiter
- Sweet Dreams (1985) as Wanda
- Airwolf (1984) as Ellie
- Innocent Prey (1984) as Cathy Wills
- Listen to the City (1984) as Sophia
- Imps* (1983) as Young Lady
- The Other Woman (1983) as Mary Louise
- Knight Rider (1982) as Ellen Whitby
- Cheers (1982) as Julie
- The Awakening of Cassie (1982) as Cassie
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Stripes (1981) as Stella Hansen
- Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. (1981) as Sharlene
- Private Benjamin (1980) as Pvt. Wanda Winter
- Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) as Riff Randell
- Breaking Away (1979) as Suzy
- Old Boyfriends (1979) as Sandy
- Halloween (1978) as Lynda
- Our Winning Season (1978) as Cindy Hawkins
- Zuma Beach (1978) as Nancy
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (1977) as Autograph Seeker
- Calling Doctor Storm, M.D. (1977) as Sarah Baynes
- The Possessed (1977) as Marty
- Carrie (1976) as Norma
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) as Deborah
- Blood Bath (1975) as Screaming Girl in Bed
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is P. J. Soles best known for?
P. J. Soles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Halloween Kills (2021), Halloween (2018), The Devil's Rejects (2005), Family Guy (1999).
When and where was P. J. Soles born?
P. J. Soles was born on July 17, 1950 in Frankfurt, Germany.
How many credits does P. J. Soles have?
P. J. Soles has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2021.
What is P. J. Soles's background in cinema and television?
Pamela Jayne Soles, also known as P. J. Soles, is a retired American actress born on July 17, 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany. She made her film debut in 1976 as Norma Watson in Brian De Palma's film Carrie. Following her debut, she portrayed the character Lynda van der Klok in John Carpenter's film Halloween. She also pla...