Debbie Lee Carrington

Debbie Lee Carrington

Born:December 14, 1959

Place of Birth:San Jose, California, USA

Died:March 23, 2018

Known For:Acting

Biography

Debbie Lee Carrington, a talented American actress and stuntwoman, made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry with her remarkable performances and contributions. Despite her diminutive size, she stood tall in Hollywood, showcasing her immense talent and versatility in a wide range of films and TV shows.

Known for her memorable roles in iconic projects such as "Return of the Jedi," "Total Recall," and "Men in Black," Carrington captivated audiences with her unique presence and undeniable charisma on screen. Her ability to bring depth and authenticity to each character she portrayed set her apart as a true professional in the industry.

Throughout her career, Carrington's dedication to her craft shone brightly, earning her a reputation as a hardworking and committed performer. From comedic roles in "The Drew Carey Show" and "Married... with Children" to dramatic appearances in "Dexter" and "Boston Legal," she showcased her incredible range as an actress, leaving a lasting impression on viewers worldwide.

In addition to her acting prowess, Carrington also made significant contributions as a stuntwoman, fearlessly taking on physically demanding roles to enhance the authenticity of various action-packed scenes. Her willingness to push boundaries and embrace challenges further solidified her reputation as a versatile and fearless performer in the industry.

Born to a family with diverse professional backgrounds, Carrington's upbringing instilled in her a strong work ethic and a passion for the arts. Drawing inspiration from her parents, who worked in insurance and education, she pursued her dreams with unwavering determination, carving out a successful career in the competitive world of entertainment.

Beyond her on-screen achievements, Carrington's legacy endures as a trailblazer for performers with dwarfism in the industry, breaking barriers and defying stereotypes with each role she undertook. Her courage, resilience, and talent served as an inspiration to aspiring actors and stunt professionals, encouraging them to pursue their dreams fearlessly.

In 2008, Carrington added another impressive credit to her filmography with her scenes in the action thriller "Bitch Slap," showcasing her continued passion for storytelling and her unwavering commitment to her craft. Her dedication to her artistry remained unwavering throughout her career, earning her the admiration and respect of colleagues and fans alike.

With a diverse body of work that spanned genres and mediums, Carrington's impact on the entertainment landscape remains indelible, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Her contributions to film and television have left an enduring mark on the industry, cementing her status as a beloved and respected figure in Hollywood.

Debbie Lee Carrington's remarkable talent, undeniable charm, and unwavering dedication to her craft have solidified her legacy as a true icon in the world of entertainment. Her ability to captivate audiences with her performances and inspire fellow artists with her fearless spirit will forever be remembered, ensuring that her memory lives on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of experiencing her work.

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Filmography

Acting

Men in Black

Men in Black

Alien Father

1997

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent K and new recruit Agent J find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Romba an Ewok

1983

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.
Total Recall

Total Recall

Thumbelina

1990

Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Recall, a company that manufactures memories. When his memory implant goes wrong, Doug can no longer be sure what is and isn't reality.
Batman Returns

Batman Returns

Emperor Penguin

1992

Batman must face The Penguin, a sewer-dwelling gangleader intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Meanwhile, another Gotham resident finds herself transformed into Catwoman and is out for revenge...
Scary Movie 3

Scary Movie 3

Mini Tabitha (uncredited)

2003

In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video tapes, and help the President stop an alien invasion in the process.
The Polar Express

The Polar Express

Elf

2004

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
She's All That

She's All That

Felicity

1999

High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor, leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson. Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen.
Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Booing Goblin

2008

Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?
Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck

Additional Ducks (voice)

1986

A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam. First is the cigar-smoking drake, Howard, from the duck's planet. A few kids try to keep him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet, but then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...
Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

Other Gorilla

1998

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.
Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

Little Bigfoot

1987

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.
The Ewok Adventure

The Ewok Adventure

Weechee Warrick

1984

Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children, Mace and Cindel, on a quest to find their parents.
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Weechee (uncredited)

1985

The army of the Marauders, led by King Terak and the witch Charal, attack the Ewoks village, killing Cindel's family. Cindel and the Ewok Wicket escape and meet Teek in the forest, a naughty and very fast animal. Teek takes them to a house in which an old man, Noa, lives. Like Cindel, he also crashed with his Starcruiser on Endor. Together they fight Terak and Charal.
Bitch Slap

Bitch Slap

Hot Pocket

2009

Three bad girls - a down-and-out stripper, a drug-running killer, and a corporate powerbroker - arrive at a remote desert hideaway to extort and steal $200 million in diamonds from a ruthless underworld kingpin.
Tiptoes

Tiptoes

Kitty

2002

A man is reluctant to tell his fiancee that his parents, uncle and brother are dwarfs.
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

Valerie Vomit - Suit (voice)

1987

Seven disgusting kids but nevertheless of interesting personality are being made of the green mud coming out of garbage can. Once alive their master gives them rules to obey although they think that life is funnier without following stupid regulations like no television or no candy. Naturally this will cause some conflicts.
The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Crying Midget (uncredited)

1990

After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and opportunists clamber to use it to their advantage.

Production

Titanic

Titanic

Stunts

1997

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.
Dumb and Dumber

Dumb and Dumber

Stunts

1994

Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important suitcase with money before she leaves for Aspen, the two friends (who have found the suitcase) decide to return it to her. After some "adventures" they finally get to Aspen where, using the lost money they live it up and fight for Mary's heart.
Batman Returns

Batman Returns

Stunts

1992

Batman must face The Penguin, a sewer-dwelling gangleader intent on being accepted into Gotham society. Meanwhile, another Gotham resident finds herself transformed into Catwoman and is out for revenge...
Bride of Chucky

Bride of Chucky

Stunt Double

1998

Chucky is reborn when his old flame, Tiffany, rescues his battered doll parts from a police impound.
The Invasion

The Invasion

Stunt Double

2007

Washington, D.C. psychologist Carol Bennell and her colleague Dr. Ben Driscoll are the only two people on Earth who are aware of an epidemic running rampant through the city. They discover an alien virus aboard a crashed space shuttle that transforms anyone who comes into contact with it into unfeeling drones while they sleep. Carol realizes her son holds the key to stopping the spread of the plague and she races to find him before it is too late.
Spawn

Spawn

Stunts

1997

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.
Curse of Chucky

Curse of Chucky

Stunt Double

2013

After her mother's mysterious death, Nica begins to suspect that the talking, red-haired doll her visiting niece has been playing with may be the key to the mounting bloodshed and chaos.
Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

Stunt Double

1993

Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.
The Good Son

The Good Son

Stunts

1993

A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle, and befriends his cousin who's the same age. But his cousin begins showing increasing signs of psychotic behavior.
Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck

Stunts

1986

A scientific experiment unknowingly brings extraterrestrial life forms to the Earth through a laser beam. First is the cigar-smoking drake, Howard, from the duck's planet. A few kids try to keep him from the greedy scientists and help him back to his planet, but then a much less friendly being arrives through the beam...
New Nightmare

New Nightmare

Stunts

1994

Cast and crew from A Nightmare on Elm Street are terrorized by Freddy Krueger and his razor-fingered glove as he crosses over into the real world.
The Ewok Adventure

The Ewok Adventure

Stunts

1984

Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children, Mace and Cindel, on a quest to find their parents.
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Stunts

1985

The army of the Marauders, led by King Terak and the witch Charal, attack the Ewoks village, killing Cindel's family. Cindel and the Ewok Wicket escape and meet Teek in the forest, a naughty and very fast animal. Teek takes them to a house in which an old man, Noa, lives. Like Cindel, he also crashed with his Starcruiser on Endor. Together they fight Terak and Charal.
Cutting Class

Cutting Class

Stunts

1989

High school student Paula Carson's affections are being sought after by two of her classmates: Dwight, the "bad boy", and Brian, a disturbed young man who has just been released from a mental hospital where he was committed following the suspicious death of his father. Soon after being released, more murders start happening. Is Brian back to his old tricks, or is Dwight just trying to eliminate the competition?