Maria Lease

Maria Lease

Personal Details

Biography

Noted actress Maria Lease has garnered significant recognition for her captivating performances in a variety of film roles throughout her illustrious career. One of her most iconic and enduring roles to date is undoubtedly her portrayal of a memorable character in the 1985 cult classic, Better Off Dead. This beloved comedy has become a staple of many a movie enthusiast's collection, and Lease's contributions to the film's enduring popularity are undeniable.

In addition to her work on Better Off Dead, Lease has also made a lasting impression with her role in the 1991 thriller, Dolly Dearest. This chilling tale has left audiences on the edge of their seats, and Lease's ability to bring her character to life with such depth and nuance has been widely praised. With a career spanning multiple decades and a range of genres, Maria Lease has undoubtedly established herself as a talented and versatile actress, capable of captivating audiences with her impressive range.

Career

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1972
Street of a Thousand Pleasures
Street of a Thousand Pleasures as Slave Girl (uncredited)
{"id":24832,"title":"Dracula vs. Frankenstein","year":"1971","character":"Joan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dracula-vs-frankenstein","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24832.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24832.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1970
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Horror of the Blood Monsters
Horror of the Blood Monsters as Girl with Purse (uncredited)
{"id":166138,"title":"Monique, My Love","year":"1969","character":"Janice \/ Girl in Shower (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monique-my-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166138.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166138.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Monique, My Love
Monique, My Love as Janice / Girl in Shower (uncredited)
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Love Camp 7
Love Camp 7 as Lt. Linda Harman
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Hedonistic Pleasures
Hedonistic Pleasures as Manager (uncredited)
{"id":166084,"title":"Mnasidika","year":"1969","character":"Murdered Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mnasidika","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166084.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166084.jpg"},"released":1}
Mnasidika
Mnasidika as Murdered Girl
{"id":166021,"title":"The Scavengers","year":"1969","character":"Faith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-scavengers-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166021.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":166133,"title":"The Fabulous Bastard from Chicago","year":"1969","character":"Nancy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fabulous-bastard-from-chicago","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166133.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":87295,"title":"One Million AC\/DC","year":"1969","character":"Marla (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-million-acdc","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87295.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87295.jpg"},"released":1}
One Million AC/DC
One Million AC/DC as Marla (uncredited)
{"id":65229,"title":"The Pick-Up","year":"1968","character":"Party Guest in Chair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pick-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65229.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65229.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Pick-Up
The Pick-Up as Party Guest in Chair
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Return of the Secret Society
Return of the Secret Society as Lisa (uncredited)
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Vibrations
Vibrations as Barbara (uncredited)
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All the Sins of Sodom
All the Sins of Sodom as Leslie (uncredited)
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The Wall of Flesh
The Wall of Flesh as Vera Coleman
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The Kiss Off
The Kiss Off as Raped Woman (uncredited)
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1998
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1991
Dolly Dearest
Dolly Dearest as Director, Screenplay, Story