Veronica Cartwright
Actress in Alien and The Birds
Born
April 20th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An English-American actress debuted in the 1950s. Gained recognition for roles in notable films and television series. Featured in the suspense thriller 'The Birds' directed by Alfred Hitchcock and had a prominent role in the science fiction horror film 'Alien'. Played supporting roles in several other productions throughout the decades.
Appeared in 'The Birds' as Cathy Brenner
Played Lambert in 'Alien'
Featured in 'The X-Files' and 'The Witch' among others
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