Heather Langenkamp

Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp, born on July 17, 1964, is an acclaimed American actress, director, producer, writer, and disc jockey. Recognized for her remarkable portrayal as Nancy Thompson in Wes Craven's slasher film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984), she successfully secured her status as a popular culture icon and certified 'scream queen'. She reprised this role in 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (1987), and played a meta fictional version of herself in 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare'(1994), which garnered her a spot in the Fangoria Chainsaw Hall of Fame in 1995. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Langenkamp began her career as an extra in productions like 'The Outsiders' (1983) and 'Rumble Fish' (1983), and received acclaim for a lead role in 'Nickel Mountain' (1984). Working in sitcoms like 'Growing Pains' (1988-1990) and 'Just the Ten of Us' (1988-1990), her career experienced renewed vigor after she was cast as Dr. Georgina Stanton in 'The Midnight Club' (2022). Apart from acting, Langenkamp co-runs a Special Effects Makeup Studio alongside her second husband, David LeRoy Anderson. Notable works include 'Dawn of the Dead' (2004), 'Cinderella Man' (2005), 'Evan Almighty' (2007), and 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2012). She also notably directed and produced documentaries around her experiences in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, executive producing and narrating 'Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy' (2010), and starring in and producing 'I Am Nancy' (2011). She has also worked as a disc jockey for the Malibu radio station KBUU-LP and authored the short film 'Washed Away' (2019).