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Wendy Lyon

b. 1960

Canadian actress

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About Wendy Lyon

Born 1960. Wendy Lyon is a Canadian actor.

Career In 1985, Lyon appeared in the Canadian miniseries Anne of Green Gables as Prissy Andrews. The following year, she starred in an episode of American Playhouse, "Valentine's Revenge," opposite Victor Ertmanis. She made her feature film debut as the lead in the supernatural horror film Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987), playing a teenager haunted (and eventually possessed) by a vengeful spirit.

Lyon went on to work in television through the 1980s and 1990s, and provided voice work for multiple episodes of Sailor Moon in 1995. She returned to film with a minor role in the drama Focus (2001), starring William H. Macy and Laura Dern, followed by the independent comedy Childstar (2004). In 2010, she appeared in three episodes of the ABC series Happy Town. Lyon had a minor role in the psychological thriller Regression (2015) before appearing in Guillermo del Toro's critically acclaimed fantasy film The Shape of Water (2017). In 2019, Lyon had a multi-episode arc on the American political thriller series Designated Survivor, starring Kiefer Sutherland.

Personal life Lyon is married to director Ken Girotti, with whom she has one daughter, Erika.

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1960, Canada
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Ken Girotti

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wendy Lyon?

Canadian actress

When was Wendy Lyon born?

Wendy Lyon was born in 1960 in Canada.

What is Wendy Lyon's occupation?

Wendy Lyon is an actor.

What nationality is Wendy Lyon?

Wendy Lyon is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wendy Lyon

· Wikidata: Q70682527

· DBpedia: Wendy Lyon

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