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Theresa Tilly

Theresa Tilly

Acting

Basic Information

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Birth Date

November 6, 1953(72 yrs)

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Birth Place

Detroit, Michigan, USA

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Nationality

American

Summary

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 i