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2011
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Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp (born July 17, 1964) is an American actress, writer, director, disc jockey, and producer. Although she has acted in many film genres, she is primarily known for her work in horror films, in addition to her work on television sitcoms.
Heather Langenkamp is best known for playing Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and its sequels. She has also appeared in TV shows, documentaries, and independent films, and co-owns a special effects company.
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Heather Langenkamp is an actress best known for playing Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and its sequels. She also appeared in TV shows, documentaries, and independent films, and co-owns a special effects studio.
- July 17, 1964
Oct 16, 2022 · Heather Langenkamp starred as Nancy Thompson, the teenage girl who fought against Freddy Krueger in Wes Craven's horror classic. She reprised her role in the sequel Dream Warriors, where she became a therapist and mentor to a new generation of dream warriors.
- Senior Features Writer
Oct 16, 2022 · The horror icon talks about her roles as Nancy and Dr. Stanton, working with Wes Craven, and finding a role as good as Nancy. She also reveals how she committed to the first Nightmare movie without knowing it was a horror film.
- Perri Nemiroff
- 16 min
- Senior Producer
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Oct 14, 2022 · The Elm Street star talks about her role as Dr. Stanton, a mysterious and maternal figure in Mike Flanagan's YA horror series. She also reveals her involvement in the show's makeup effects and her hopes for more acting projects.
Heather Langenkamp, who played Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street, shares her journey from horror stigma to final-girl empowerment. She talks about her career, her documentary I Am Nancy, and her love for Star Trek.
