Vinessa Shaw
Biography
Vinessa Shaw is an American actress and model. Born on July 19, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, she has been active in the film industry since the early 1990s. Shaw has appeared in numerous motion pictures, including Hocus Pocus, Ladybugs, the remake of The Hills Have Eyes, and Two Lovers. She has starred alongside notable actors such as Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow. With a career spanning over three decades, Shaw has accumulated 53 known credits. Her work primarily consists of acting in film and television productions.
Career overview
Vinessa Shaw is an American actress and model. She has starred in numerous motion pictures since the early 1990s. Shaw's performances in various films have contributed to her recognition in the entertainment industry.
One of her notable roles is in the 1993 Halloween film Hocus Pocus, a Disney production. She has also appeared in Ladybugs, a film released at an unspecified time. Shaw's portrayal in the 2006 remake of Wes Craven's horror picture The Hills Have Eyes is another notable performance. Additionally, she starred in the 2008 romance film Two Lovers, alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Throughout her career, Shaw has accumulated a significant number of acting credits. Her body of work includes a total of 53 known credits. Born on July 19, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, Shaw has established herself as a versatile actress in the film industry.
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- PH-1 (2026) as Monica Hall
- The Wilderness (2025) as Audrey
- Swagger (2021) as Diane
- The Blazing World (2021) as Alice Winter
- 12 Mighty Orphans (2021) as Juanita Russell
- We Need to Do Something (2021) as Diane
- Yellowstone (2018) as Dr. Everly
- Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash (2018) as Self
- Family Blood (2018) as Ellie
- Clinical (2017) as Dr. Jane Mathis
- Sensum (2017) as Lisa Mitchell
- Bereave (2015) as Penelope
- Cold in July (2014) as Ann Dane
- Electric Slide (2014) as Mimi
- After the Fall (2014) as Susan
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Kate McPherson
- Side Effects (2013) as Dierdre Banks
- Dark Around the Stars (2013) as Terry
- Siren (2013) as Leigh
- Vegas (2012) as Laura Savino
- Big Miracle (2012) as Kelly Meyers
- Come Out and Play (2012) as Beth
- Puncture (2011) as Nurse Vicky Rogers
- Leave (2011) as Amy
- Birthday Suit (2009)
- Two Lovers (2008) as Sandra Cohen
- Garden Party (2008) as Sally St. Claire
- Stag Night (2008) as Brita
- 3:10 to Yuma (2007) as Emmy Nelson
- Badland (2007) as Nora Rice
- The Hills Have Eyes (2006) as Lynn
- Fathers and Sons (2005) as Nell
- Fathers and Sons (2005) as Neil
- House (2004) as Dr. Kelly Benedict
- Melinda and Melinda (2004) as Stacey
- Melinda and Melinda (2004) as Stacey Fox
- Bereft (2004) as Molly
- 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) as Nicole
- The Weight of Water (2001) as Anethe Christenson
- Corky Romano (2001) as Agent Kate Russo
- The '70s (2000) as Eileen Wells
- Eyes Wide Shut (1999) as Domino
- L.A. Without a Map (1999) as Barbara
- Wayward Son (1999) as Cordelia
- Coyote Summer (1996) as Callie Carpenter
- New York Undercover (1994)
- McKenna (1994)
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Jeannie Streeter
- Hocus Pocus (1993) as Allison
- Ladybugs (1992) as Kimberly Mullen
- The Torkelsons (1991) as Meredith Reed
- Long Road Home (1991) as Clara Tarpin
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Gloria Bryce
- Home Sweet Home (1981) as Angel Bradley
- Nickels as Lorraine Diller