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Theresa Tilly. Actress: The Evil Dead. 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.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
Theresa Tilly. Actress: The Evil Dead. 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.
- November 6, 1953
Theresa Tilly is well recognized as the hand chewing monster Shelly in Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead. Tilly has an extensive film resume including her work as Selma Blair’s mother in Debutante (won Best Short in LAFF ) and the lead in Elmore Leonard’s Appearances on PBS.
Theresa Tilly is an actress who debuted in The Evil Dead (1981) and appeared in over 100 films, TV shows, and plays. She also worked as a stand-up comedian, a sketch writer, and a sports announcer.
Sep 2, 2016 · The Ladies of the Evil Dead – 35 Years Later Exclusive Interview. written by Rob Caprilozzi September 2, 2016. Share. The Ladies of the Evil Dead, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker, and Theresa Tilly answered questions and wowed fans at CT HorrorFest on August 27 th.
Theresa Tilly, who played Shelly in The Evil Dead, talks about her audition, the film's success, the fan reaction, and working with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. She also reveals her abiding memory from the shoot and her upcoming projects.
