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Colleen Riley profile
Actor

Colleen Riley

Acting

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Acting credits

6

Early stage

Smaller on-screen catalog so far.

TMDB popularity

2.1

Moderate attention

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Movies: 2Series: 4

TMDB ID: 1029004

IMDb ID: nm0727006

Known for: Acting

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1977 - 1985

Years active: 9

Average TMDB rating: 6.09

Biography

Colleen Riley is an American actress who gained recognition for her work in film and television during the late 1970s and early 1980s. She is most notably remembered for her role as Melissa in Wes Craven's 1981 horror film, "Deadly Blessing." In "Deadly Blessing," Riley portrayed Melissa, a character caught within the unsettling atmosphere of a religious community and the film's supernatural horror elements. The film, directed by the renowned Wes Craven, has since garnered a cult following. Riley's filmography also includes a role as Jane in the 1984 horror film "The Hills Have Eyes Part II." In addition to her film work, Riley appeared in several television series, including guest roles in "Taxi," "Soap," "Breaking Away," and "Renegades." Her career reflects a period of active work in both film and television during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Information regarding her activity outside of this period is limited.

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