P. J. Soles

P. J. Soles, born in 1950, carved her niche in 1970s cinema with roles that cemented her as a genre staple. Her breakthrough came as Norma Watson in Brian De Palma's "Carrie," followed by her portrayal of Lynda van der Klok in John Carpenter's "Halloween," where she left an indelible mark with her manic energy. Soles also starred as Riff Randell in Allan Arkush's "Rock 'n' Roll High School," embodying the spirit of the punk rock era with her rebellious charisma. Her performances in these iconic films secured her place in horror and cult cinema history.