Lin Shai is an American actress with about two hundred film roles. Her brother Robert was the founder of one of America's largest film companies, New Line Cinema. Lin did not miss the opportunity to star in several films produced by this studio, among which was the famous comedy "Dumb and Dumber". Viewers are well acquainted with Shay's work from the films from the Astral series, where she played the main character Alice Reiner.
Lin's creative career began in the mid-70s with the role of a prostitute in the movie "Hester Street". Her mother was very unhappy with the appearance of her daughter on the screen in this image. But Lin did not pay attention to all the claims made against her, and continued on her way in the cinema.
Three years later, the famous Jack Nicholson became interested in the actress. Upon learning of this, Lin literally on the same day took a plane ticket and flew to Los Angeles. And not in vain, because in this way she got a role in the film "To the South", which was directed by Nicholson himself.
Lin is known for many of her work in theater, film and television. She starred in such famous films as: "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "Brewster's Millions", "Critters", "Running Man", "Dumb and Dumber", "The Cinderella Story", "Cellular", "2001 Maniac", "Boulevard of Fear", "Astral", "Grace", "Ouiji: Devil's Board", "Abathur. The Labyrinth of Fear”,“Midnight Man”,“American Gothic”.
early years
The girl was born in the USA in the fall of 1943. What her parents did is unknown.
The family raised two children. Son Robert later became a famous film mogul, founding one of the largest film companies in America. Lin also took a creative path, becoming an actress.
Lin's passion for creativity began at an early age. Already in her school years, she did not miss a single performance that the students put on the stage. The girl also began to dream of a career in cinema early. She had no doubt that in the future success and recognition of the audience awaited her.
After graduating from high school, Lin went to college. Then she continued her education at the University of Michigan, where she studied acting. She received her master's degree in arts.
Creative way
The first years after graduation, Lin devoted herself to theater. She has worked with outstanding directors and starred in famous performances: "Tartuffe", "The Tempest". For her role in the play "Miss Janie's Share". Shane was honored with the Drama Critics Award.
Moving to Los Angeles in 1982, she and her friends created her own theater called the Los Andgeles Theater Unit.
The theater itself existed for almost ten years. Plays staged on his stage received rave reviews from theater critics. They have repeatedly received prestigious awards. Lin herself won the Drama-Logue Award for Best Theater Actress for her role in Better Days.
Before starring in feature films, Shane worked in television for many years. She played roles in the series: "Fraser", "Jodan Investigation", "Ambulance", "Santa's Pimp", "Private Practice".
During her acting career, Shane has appeared in a large number of horror and horror films. For several years she participated in the filming of the Astral universe, where she invariably played the main role - the medium Alice Rainer. Also on account of her work with the director T. Sullivan, who shot "2001 Maniac" and its sequel, where the main role was played by R. Inglund.
It is worth mentioning the following works of Shane in the genre of horror: "Snoop Dogg's Horror Quarter", "Chilleram", "Asylum", "Snake Flight", "Boulevard of Fear", "Grace".
But in the biography of the actress there are completely different roles. She perfectly played in the films: "Detroit - the city of rock", "Sea Adventure", "Everyone is crazy about Mary", "The Cinderella Story", "Blonde in Chocolate", "My Guardian Angel".
Personal life
There is almost no information about the actress's personal life. It is known that she was married twice.
In a second marriage with actor Clayton Landy, which lasted more than ten years, a son was born. The couple broke up in 2003.
The actress currently lives in Los Angeles. And, despite his already rather advanced age, he continues to work in new projects.
