Victoria Catlin (née Shechter, September 23, 1952 – February 28, 2024) was an American actress best known for her roles as Blackie O'Reilly in the television series ''

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,'' and in films as Anastasia in '' Ghoulies'' (1985), Ellen Forrest in ''

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'' (1988), and Dr. Catherine Peake in '' Howling V: The Rebirth'' (1989).

Life and career

Victoria Shechter was born in

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on September 23, 1952. She was best known for her roles as Blackie O'Reilly, the madam of One-Eyed Jacks, in ''

'', Ellen Forrest (wife of

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's character) in ''

'' (1988), Dr. Catherine Peake in '' Howling V: The Rebirth'' (1989), and Anastasia in '' Ghoulies'' (1985). She was also in ''Mutant on the Bounty.'' Catlin additionally appeared in the films '' Slow Burn'' (1986) and '' Maid to Order'' (1987), and in the TV shows ''Amazing Stories'' and ''Adam-12''. Catlin died on February 28, 2024, at the age of 71.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Catlin, Victoria 1952 births 2024 deaths 21st-century American women American film actresses American television actresses People from Moline, Illinois