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Heather Langenkamp, actor
Actor

Heather Langenkamp: Movies & Box Office

films
33
on screen
1984–2025
box office
$183M
average score
67
Born
July 17, 1964 (age 62)
Birthplace
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Full name
Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress, Director, Disc Jockey, Producer
Years active
1983-present
Spouses
Alan Pasqua, David LeRoy Anderson
Children
2
Career at a glance

Heather Langenkamp's Career in Numbers

Heather Langenkamp's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Heather Langenkamp works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) to Little Bites (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Heather Langenkamp Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 4
  2. 1990s 4
  3. 2010s 6
  4. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Heather Langenkamp's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Heather Langenkamp Movies by Genre

  • Horror 7
  • Thriller 4
  • Documentary 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Action 1
  • Drama 1

Horror is the genre Heather Langenkamp has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of thriller (4).

Heather Langenkamp Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Truth or Dare $95.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film
Little Bites 2024
33 credits

Heather Langenkamp Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Heather Langenkamp is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Heather Langenkamp?

Heather Langenkamp was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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).

Works with

Who Heather Langenkamp Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Heather Langenkamp shares the most films with. Robert Englund comes first, with 15 films together, followed by Wes Craven (11).

FAQ

Heather Langenkamp: Questions & Answers

How many movies Heather Langenkamp has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Heather Langenkamp been in?

Heather Langenkamp is credited on 33 films, from 1984 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Heather Langenkamp's highest-grossing movie?

Truth or Dare (2017) is Heather Langenkamp's biggest box office hit, with $95.3M worldwide, ahead of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) ($44.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Heather Langenkamp's movies have made $183M.

Heather Langenkamp's biggest hits

What is the best Heather Langenkamp movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Heather Langenkamp's best-rated film is Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street (2019) with a score of 84, followed by Wolfman’s Got Nards (2018) (82).

Best Heather Langenkamp movies, ranked

How old is Heather Langenkamp?

Heather Langenkamp is 62 years old, born on July 17, 1964 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S..

What is Heather Langenkamp's newest movie?

The most recent film on Heather Langenkamp's filmography is The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Heather Langenkamp work with most often?

Heather Langenkamp shares the most films with Robert Englund (15 films), Wes Craven (11 films) and Robert Rusler (6 films).

The Best Heather Langenkamp Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.

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