Felissa Rose | |
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 Rose in 2023 | |
| Born | Felissa Rose Esposito May 23, 1969 New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Felissa Rose Esposito Miller |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | felissarose.com |
Felissa Rose Esposito (born May 23, 1969), better known as simply Felissa Rose, is an American actress and producer. Rose has amassed over 150 film credits, and is best known for her work in the horror genre, for which she is recognized as a "scream queen".[1][2]
Rose made her film debut as Angela Baker in the cult horror film Sleepaway Camp (1983), which established her as a horror icon.[3] She reprised the role in the 2008 sequel Return to Sleepaway Camp. Her other horror roles include Elsa Lansing in Silent Night, Zombie Night (2009), Mother in The Perfect House (2012), Rachel Steele in Camp Dread (2014), Angela Freeman in Death House (2018), Kathleen in Victor Crowley (2018), Ms. Crowell in Bloody Summer Camp (2022), and Ms. Principe in Terrifier 2 (2022). Rose continues to make regular appearances on The Joe Bob Briggs Show, The Last Drive-In on Shudder, and appeared in The Boulet Brothers's Halfway to Halloween special in 2023.
In 2016, Rose produced a number of music videos for the metal band Slayer.[2]
- ^ Norman, Jason (2014). Welcome to Our Nightmares: Behind the Scene with Today's Horror Actors. McFarland & Company. p. 166. ISBN 978-0786479863.
- ^ a b Price, Jason (April 7, 2020). "Horror Business: Scream Queen Felissa Rose Talks Blood, Guts and Gratitude!". Icon vs. Icon. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ Squires, John (October 25, 2019). "'Sleepaway Camp' Icon Felissa Rose Has Joined the Cast of 'Terrifier 2'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 29, 2022.