
Theresa Tilly
Born
1953-11-06
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
Theresa Tilly made a monstrous feature film debut as Shelly in Sam Raimi's influential classic, The Evil Dead (1981). After working as a stand-up comedian in her hometown of Detroit, she set her sights on acclaimed improv comedy troupe The Second City Chicago. Her work there earned her a role on a sketch comedy pilot called YouTV, co-starring alongside late-night TV legend Steve Allen. Although the show was not picked up, it served as an impetus for the budding performer to move to Los Angeles in order to pursue her acting career. Tilly has since appeared in over 100 films, TV shows, plays, a...
Known for

Oz the Great and Powerful
Quadling Seamstress

The Evil Dead
Shelly

American Fable
Anna Winters

Back in the Day
Mrs. Miller

The Prototype
Jenna

Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Waitress

Family Law
Witness

Hail to the Deadites
Self

Stomping Ground
Susan

The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
Self

Invaluable: The True Story of an Epic Artist
Self

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
Self

Debutante
Nan's mother

Appearances
Movie

The Ladies of the Evil Dead Meet Bruce Campbell
Movie