So That's Who Played That Character Version 3.0: The Ladies Edition!

I'm sure that fans of Babylon 5 will have no problems recognizing Tallman.  She played Lyta Alexander on that series.  What those same fans and the rest of you might not know is that Tallman has appeared in numerous other television programs and films (primarily action and science fiction) as both an actress and a stunt double!  One of her biggest roles as a stunt double came in the first Jurassic Park film, where she stood in for Laura Dern. 

Remember sweet old Rosie from The Wedding Singer?  She was the lady who paid Adam Sandler's character in meatballs for singing lessons.  If that doesn't ring a bell, maybe you recall Dr. Crusher's grandmother from way back in 1994?  If you're still unsure of who I am talking about, let me introduce you to Ellen Albertini Dow, one of the best and most successful character actors you'll ever find.  From children's programming to raunchy adult comedies like Wedding Crashers, Dow has played characters in just about any genre of film and television that you can think of!

Whenever a ditzy blonde or potential slasher victim is needed for a film, Jennifer Lyons is usually in the running for the part.  She's been in over fifty films and television programs and almost always plays a less-than-intelligent girlfriend, cheerleader, homewrecker, etc.  She has made typecasting an artform, and always does an excellent job in whatever her role might call for.

You'll most likely recognize her as Bud's girlfriend, Ariel, from Married...With Children, or as Pam Macy from That 70's Show. 

With a career that has lasted for more than thirty years, Theresa Russell has managed to always find work but never broke away from the pack.  She's been in numerous television programs, usually in one or two episode parts, and managed to have a starring role in 2002's Glory Days television series.  One of her most recognizable roles was as Emma Marko, Sandman's bitter wife, who chastises him at the beginning of the film for his many mistakes in life.

 

She has appeared as the best friend of leading ladies in two of the most beloved programs in television history, Punky Brewster and Family Matters, but hasn't managed to break out on her own....yet.  Cherie Johnson is best known as Punky Brewster's best friend, Cherie, from the program that made Soleil Moon Frye famous, and as Laura Winslow's best friend, Maxine, on Family Matters.  She has appeared in small roles in other television shows like The Parkers and has roles of varying importance in a number of films, but I believe that Johnson's best work is still ahead of her.

If any actress on this list could kick your rear, Orli Shoshan would be the one.  She can kill you with her looks and her hands.  Why?  For starters, she's a model.  Secondly, she served in the Israeli Army before become said model.  Why is she on this list?  She's Jedi Master Shaak Ti, from the Star Wars prequels.

While she's had prominent roles in many short-lived television series, as well as small roles in major programs, Chelsea Field will always be Teela, from the cult classic Masters of the Universe, which featured Dolph Lundgren and Courtney Cox in one of her earliest roles.

Horror fans will have no problem figuring out who Katharine Isabelle is.  If you're a werewolf movie fan, specifically Canadain werewolves, you'll recognize her as the title character of the cult classic Ginger Snaps films.  She's also had roles in horror flicks like Freddy Vs. Jason and the brilliantly bad Snoop Dogg flick, Bones. 

Her career has spanned a number of genres and has had roles in programs and films as varied as The L Word and The Chris Isaak Show, but she always manages to find herself back in roles that fall under the horror or science fiction category.

Yes, I know that adding Linda Hunt to this list might be a bit of a stretch considering her long and brilliant career, but while almost everyone will recognize her face, how many of them will actually know her name?  Hunt won an Oscar for her role as a man...yep, a man...in 1982's The Year of Living Dangerously.  She also portrayed Shadout Mapes in Dune.  One of her most recognizable roles is probably Judge Hiller on The Practice.

Hunt is a very versatile actress, having portrayed multiple characters across all genres.  She's one of the few character actors who commands as much attention from viewers as the "stars" of the films that she is in. 

If you've never seen Hunt in action (and you probably have but don't realize it), be sure to check her out!