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Kim Greist

 
Actor: Kim Greist
  • Born: May 12, 1958 in Stamford, Connecticut
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '80s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller
  • Career Highlights: Brazil, Manhunter, Throw Momma From the Train
  • First Major Screen Credit: C.H.U.D. (1984)

Biography

Born in Connecticut, Kim Greist spent her late teen years in Europe as a professional model. She returned to the U.S. at age 20, launching an acting career in the off-Broadway comedy Second Prize, Two Months in Moscow; her later stage credits included appearances in the New York Shakespeare Festival. In 1984, Greist made her movie bow in the scuzzy horror epic CHUD; the following year, she was cast in what remains her best film role: the elusive blonde "fantasy girl" of futuristic bureaucrat Jonathan Pryce in director Terry Gilliam's Brazil. Kim Geist has continued to appear in films and television into the 1990s, with substantial roles in such productions as Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) and Roswell (1994). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Kim Greist
Born May 12, 1958 (1958-05-12) (age 51)
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1984–present

Kimberley Bret "Kim" Greist (born May 12, 1958) is an American actress.

Greist was born in Stamford, Connecticut, the daughter of Norma M. (née Abtey) and E. Harold Greist.[1] She was trained for the stage and spent some of her late teenage years as a professional model in Europe. Her first film appearance was in the cult favorite horror film, C.H.U.D. (1984), soon followed by a guest appearance in the 1985 Miami Vice episode Nobody Lives Forever. Greist also appeared in a few 1980s films, including Brazil (1985), Michael Mann's Manhunter (1986), Throw Momma from the Train (1987) and Punchline (1988). During the 1990s, Greist appeared in a series of made-for-television films, as well as the Disney-produced Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey (1993) and Houseguest (1995). She has not acted since 2001.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1984 C.H.U.D. Lauren Daniels
1985 Miami Vice episode, Nobody Lives Forever Brenda
1985 Brazil Jill Layton
1986 Manhunter Molly Graham
1987 Throw Momma from the Train Beth Ryan
1988 Punchline Madeline Urie
1990 Why Me? June Daley
1993 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Laura Burnford
1995 Houseguest Emily Young
1996 Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Laura Burnford

In 2000 she also played the mother in an "X-files" episode, eighth season, #5: "Invocation", .

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The Hiding Place (2000 Film)
C.H.U.D. (1984 Drama Film)
Zoe (2000 Drama Film)

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