Actor
Vicky Dawson
Biography
Vicky Dawson is an American actress best known for her role in the 1981 cult slasher film The Prowler, where she played the lead character Pam MacDonald. The Prowler is a horror classic among fans for its intense gore and special effects by Tom Savini, making Dawson's performance particularly memorable to genre enthusiasts. Dawson also appeared on popular TV shows during the 1970s and early 1980s, including Ryan’s Hope, a soap opera where she had a recurring role.
While her film and TV appearances were somewhat limited, The Prowler has given her lasting recognition in the horror community.
Known for
The ProwlerPam MacDonald5.8
Carbon CopyMary Ann5.8
False HopesMartha McKenzie6.9
ABC Afterschool SpecialJen, Laura, Lisa
Amazon QueenMaggie Chambers
Those She Left BehindMrs. Kroyer
ToxicityRose Larkin
Lovers and FriendsTessa Saxton
Toy PhoneEvelyn
Old, New & BlueBecky
Breaking UpAmy Hammil
The Purple HeartMrs. Godfrey
Filmography
- 2023Toy PhoneFilm: Evelyn
- 2022The Purple HeartFilm: Mrs. Godfrey
- 2021Amazon QueenFilm: Maggie Chambers
- 2020Old, New & BlueFilm: Becky
- 2020False HopesFilm: Martha McKenzie
- 2019ToxicityFilm: Rose Larkin
- 1989Those She Left BehindFilm: Mrs. Kroyer
- 1981The ProwlerFilm: Pam MacDonald
- 1981Carbon CopyFilm: Mary Ann
- 1978Breaking UpFilm: Amy Hammil
- 1977Lovers and FriendsSeries: Tessa Saxton (90 episodes)
- 1975It Must Be Love, 'Cause I Feel So DumbFilm: Lisa
- 1972ABC Afterschool SpecialSeries: Jen, Laura, Lisa (1 episode)
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