heather o rourke
by millerlarryw | created - 27 Jul 2012 | updated - 17 Aug 2012 | Publicwe lost Heather way to early and even though her legacy is small in comparison she was larger than life. i often wonder what wonderful contributions she would have given us had she lived. she was discovered by Steven Spielberg in the MGM commissary where her sister Tammy was filming Pennies from Heaven and the rest is history. she actually beat out Drew Barrymore for the role of Carole Anne in Poltergeist. here is her short but memeorable list. she had quite a few parts in tv shows which are not on this list give me youre feedback
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1. Poltergeist (1982)
PG | 114 min | Horror, Thriller
A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.
Director: Tobe Hooper | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Votes: 179,635 | Gross: $76.61M
her first movie role and her best
2. Massarati and the Brain (1982 TV Movie)
120 min | Adventure, Comedy
A Secret Agent searches for a sunken treasure of rare coins. He must battle a Nazi who is also searching for the treasure, and is helped by a ten-year-old genius who builds electronic weapons for him.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Daniel Pilon, Peter Billingsley, Christopher Hewett, Markie Post
Votes: 84
Heathers character was Skye Henry
3. Happy Days (1974–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunningham family live through the 1950s with help and guidance from lovable and almost superhuman greaser Fonzie.
Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley
Votes: 21,088
she playes Heather Pfister from 1982-1983 with Linda Purl as her mother
4. Surviving (1985 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 143 min | Drama
Promising student Rick Brogan discovers that his father, whom he idolizes, is cheating on his mother. Heartbroken, he finds comfort in the arms of his old crush, but her father opposes the relationship, which pushes Rick over the edge.
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Len Cariou, Zach Galligan, Marsha Mason
Votes: 730
she played the younger sister to a brother who committed suicide
5. Here to Stay (1986 TV Movie)
26 min | Comedy
Up and coming Yuppie family deals with the stress of family life and working in Washington D.C. in overly demanding jobs. Situations. The daughter (O'Rourke) gets into interesting life ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Mandan, Heather O'Rourke, Jerry Houser, Dianne Kay
Votes: 7
never got to see this but she played the daughter
6. Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
PG-13 | 91 min | Horror
The Freeling family have a new house, but their troubles with supernatural forces don't seem to be over.
Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins
Votes: 29,894 | Gross: $41.00M
another great performance
7. Poltergeist III (1988)
PG-13 | 98 min | Horror, Thriller
Carol Anne is staying with her aunt in a high-rise building, where the supernatural forces haunting her make their return.
Director: Gary Sherman | Stars: Heather O'Rourke, Tom Skerritt, Nancy Allen, Zelda Rubinstein
Votes: 20,474 | Gross: $14.11M
the original ending with Heather that was filmed but never used should be included on the DVD but to this date it hasnt we need to honor her hard work by placing the original ending back in instead of the ending they have now where it isnt Heather just some double. you dont even see her face i have two E.P.K.s that i recieved from MGM following her death as i was an freelance journalist at the time and there are some great interviews and behind the scenes featurettes with Heather they should also add those to the DVD rest in peace my sweet angel
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