Vinessa Shaw

Vinessa Shaw

48 · Born: Jul 19, 1976

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 8"
BornJul 19, 1976 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Larry Shaw
  • Susan Damante
Relatives
  • Natalie Shaw (Sibling)

Biography

Vinessa Elizabeth Shaw, a multifaceted American talent, has made a lasting impression in the entertainment industry through her extensive work as a film actress and model. Her journey began as a child actor, with her early start paving the way for a successful career that would span decades.

Her breakthrough role came in 1993 with Disney's beloved Halloween comedy-fantasy film Hocus Pocus, a nostalgic favorite among many. This was preceded by her appearance in Ladybugs (1992) and L.A. Without a Map (1998),showcasing her versatility and range.

As she pursued higher education at Barnard College, Shaw's acting career continued to flourish. Her supporting role in Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed Eyes Wide Shut (1999) marked a significant milestone, leading her to decide to dedicate herself to acting full-time.

Following her collegiate years, Shaw went on to appear in a variety of films, including the comedy 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) and the 2006 remake of Wes Craven's horror classic The Hills Have Eyes. Her impressive filmography also includes a supporting role in the Showtime drama series Ray Donovan, as well as the starring role of Dr. Jane Mathis in the 2017 horror thriller Clinical.

Career

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2021
{"id":192967,"title":"12 Mighty Orphans","year":"2021","character":"Juanita Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/12-mighty-orphans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3up4iblr4ap0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3up4iblr4ap0.jpg"},"released":1}
12 Mighty Orphans
12 Mighty Orphans as Juanita Russell
{"id":181305,"title":"The Blazing World","year":"2021","character":"Alice Winter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blazing-world-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_181305.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_181305.jpg"},"released":1}
The Blazing World
The Blazing World as Alice Winter
{"id":130890,"title":"Family Blood","year":"2018","character":"Ellie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/family-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_130890.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_130890.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":112016,"title":"Clinical","year":"2017","character":"Dr. Jane Mathis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clinical","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_112016.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_112016.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Clinical
Clinical as Dr. Jane Mathis
{"id":133673,"title":"Sensum","year":"2017","character":"Lisa Mitchell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sensum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133673.jpg"},"released":1}
Sensum
Sensum as Lisa Mitchell
{"id":90146,"title":"Bereave","year":"2015","character":"Penelope","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bereave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_90146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_90146.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Bereave
Bereave as Penelope
{"id":17948,"title":"After the Fall","year":"2014","character":"Susan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/after-the-fall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17948.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":10568,"title":"Cold in July","year":"2014","character":"Ann Dane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cold-in-july","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5v87kaur9eb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5v87kaur9eb0.jpg"},"released":1}
Cold in July
Cold in July as Ann Dane
{"id":18729,"title":"Electric Slide","year":"2014","character":"Mimi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/electric-slide","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18729.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18729.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":89214,"title":"Dark Around the Stars","year":"2013","character":"Terry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-around-the-stars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89214.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":20570,"title":"Siren","year":"2013","character":"Leigh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/siren","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_20570.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_20570.jpg"},"released":1}
Siren
Siren as Leigh
{"id":479,"title":"Side Effects","year":"2013","character":"Dierdre Banks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/side-effects","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sghe7lu64e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sghe7lu64e0.jpg"},"released":1}
Side Effects
Side Effects as Dierdre Banks
{"id":5158,"title":"Big Miracle","year":"2012","character":"Kelly Meyers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/big-miracle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41p29oibpj60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/41p29oibpj60.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Big Miracle
Big Miracle as Kelly Meyers
{"id":15213,"title":"Come Out and Play","year":"2012","character":"Beth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/come-out-and-play","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15213.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":37,"title":"Vegas","year":2012,"character":"Laura Savino","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/vegas","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4kga9oc74gk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4kga9oc74gk0.jpg"},"released":1}
Vegas
Vegas as Laura Savino
{"id":24544,"title":"Leave","year":"2011","character":"Amy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/leave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24544.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Leave
Leave as Amy
{"id":9317,"title":"Puncture","year":"2011","character":"Nurse Vicky Rogers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/puncture","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47okghg1aes0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47okghg1aes0.jpg"},"released":1}
Puncture
Puncture as Nurse Vicky Rogers
{"id":837,"title":"House M.D.","year":2010,"character":"Dr. Kelly Benedict","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/house-md","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4g2bdt4f2d60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4g2bdt4f2d60.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
House M.D.
House M.D. as Dr. Kelly Benedict
{"id":17420,"title":"Stag Night","year":"2008","character":"Brita","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stag-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17420.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17420.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Stag Night
Stag Night as Brita
{"id":9548,"title":"Garden Party","year":"2008","character":"Sally St. Claire","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/garden-party","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9548.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9548.jpg"},"released":1}
Garden Party
Garden Party as Sally St. Claire
{"id":15948,"title":"Two Lovers","year":"2008","character":"Sandra Cohen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-lovers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15948.jpg"},"released":1}
Two Lovers
Two Lovers as Sandra Cohen
{"id":9818,"title":"Badland","year":"2007","character":"Nora Rice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/badland","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9818.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9818.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Badland
Badland as Nora Rice
{"id":2538,"title":"3:10 to Yuma","year":"2007","character":"Emmy Nelson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/310-to-yuma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73jhs21gvne0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73jhs21gvne0.jpg"},"released":1}
3:10 to Yuma
3:10 to Yuma as Emmy Nelson
{"id":2615,"title":"The Hills Have Eyes","year":"2006","character":"Lynn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hills-have-eyes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ofufjdqg7tg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ofufjdqg7tg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":50879,"title":"Fathers and Sons","year":"2005","character":"Nell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fathers-and-sons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50879.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50879.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":51866,"title":"Bereft","year":"2004","character":"Molly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bereft","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51866.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51866.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Bereft
Bereft as Molly
{"id":16676,"title":"Melinda and Melinda","year":"2004","character":"Stacey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/melinda-and-melinda","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/k9saav2jk4k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/k9saav2jk4k0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2927,"title":"40 Days and 40 Nights","year":"2002","character":"Nicole","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/40-days-and-40-nights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/j1hmtu0f7pk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/j1hmtu0f7pk0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":4117,"title":"Corky Romano","year":"2001","character":"Agent Kate Russo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/corky-romano","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4117.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4117.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Corky Romano
Corky Romano as Agent Kate Russo
{"id":154258,"title":"The '70s","year":"2000","character":"Eileen Wells","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-70s-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154258.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
The '70s
The '70s as Eileen Wells
{"id":23351,"title":"The Weight of Water","year":"2000","character":"Anethe Christenson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-weight-of-water","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23351.jpg"},"released":1}
The Weight of Water
The Weight of Water as Anethe Christenson
{"id":55058,"title":"L.A. Without a Map","year":"1999","character":"Barbara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-without-a-map","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55058.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55058.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":155817,"title":"Wayward Son","year":"1999","character":"Cordelia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wayward-son","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155817.jpg"},"released":1}
Wayward Son
Wayward Son as Cordelia
{"id":1028,"title":"Eyes Wide Shut","year":"1999","character":"Domino","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eyes-wide-shut","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62ajlf624jv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62ajlf624jv0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":157109,"title":"Coyote Summer","year":"1996","character":"Callie Carpenter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coyote-summer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157109.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157109.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Coyote Summer
Coyote Summer as Callie Carpenter
{"id":1174,"title":"Hocus Pocus","year":"1993","character":"Allison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hocus-pocus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6k1a6mqvr490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6k1a6mqvr490.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus as Allison
{"id":4950,"title":"Ladybugs","year":"1992","character":"Kimberly Mullen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ladybugs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2krmhkbuk0g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2krmhkbuk0g0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Ladybugs
Ladybugs as Kimberly Mullen
{"id":59868,"title":"Long Road Home","year":"1991","character":"Clara Tarpin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/long-road-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59868.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59868.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Long Road Home
Long Road Home as Clara Tarpin
{"id":80737,"title":"Home Sweet Home","year":"1981","character":"Angel Bradley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/home-sweet-home-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80737.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home as Angel Bradley
{"id":135927,"title":"The Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash","year":"2018","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hocus-pocus-25th-anniversary-halloween-bash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_135927.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_135927.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":151115,"title":"Surviving the Hills: Making of 'the Hills Have Eyes'","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/surviving-the-hills-making-of-the-hills-have-eyes-2006","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151115.jpg"},"released":1}
2006