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Theresa Tilly

Actor

Theresa Tilly

Acting
1981 — present · 2 films
Born
6 November 1953 · age 72
From
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Theresa Tilly made a monstrous feature film debut as Shelly in Sam Raimi's influential classic, The Evil Dead (1981). After working as a stand-up comedian in her hometown of Detroit, she set her sights on acclaimed improv comedy troupe The Second City Chicago. Her work there earned her a role on a sketch comedy pilot called YouTV, co-starring alongside late-night TV legend Steve Allen.

Career Signature

How Theresa Tilly’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.