Lou Hancock

Acteur

25 februari 1924 — 1 december 1995 (71 years)
Lou Hancock grew up in north Texas from Fort Worth to Nocona. Lou devoted her early life to becoming an artist and was an accomplished portrait painter. A few of her excellent canvasses survive. Lou began her acting career when she was cast to play on Broadway in a production of Kempy. She next joined the USO during WWII and toured the world. She traveled around the world and married the man next door, W. B. Hancock, DVM and reared seven children in Texas. During that time she acted in numerous off Broadway and summer stock plays at Casa Manana Theater in Fort Worth, Texas where she eventually became an associate producer. Lou auditioned for and performed in many TV shows, commercials and movies. She founded the Hip Pocket Theater in Fort Worth, Texas at George's Back Door Restaurant with Johnny and Diane Simons. At the age of sixty-five she returned to college and earned a Masters Degree in Theater from Texas Christian University where she joined the faculty as a professor and taught method acting. She moved to Los Angeles and pursued her acting full time and played numerous roles. She earned a substantial cult following in praise of her characterization of Henrietta in the movie, Evil Dead 2. She retired to Fort Worth, Texas where she landed a recurring role on the TV show, Walker, Texas Ranger as Mabel Shoop the County Clerk and C J's love interest. After three seasons she was offered a contract for a position as a permanent cast member on the show. She signed that deal but soon died of multiple myeloma before she could earn that last credit. She was a real hoofer and worked a lot. She loved show business and really had the spark of creative genius.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Evil Dead II
    Evil Dead II1987
  • Falcon Crest
    Falcon Crest9 seasons
  • Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes
    Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes1989
  • Wiseguy
    Wiseguy4 seasons
  • Liar's Moon
    Liar's Moon1982

Known For

  • Evil Dead II
    Evil Dead II1987
  • Miracle Mile
    Miracle Mile1989
  • Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes
    Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes1989

Cinematografie

1995
The Stars Fell on Henrietta · as Old Tent Lady
1994
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger · as Mabel Shoop
1992
Melrose Place · as Woman
1991
The Fisher King · as Nurse
1991
The Torkelsons · as Elvira Grandy
1990
The Grifters · as Nurse
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D. · as 60's Her
1989
Sister Kate · as Sister Helen
1989
1988
Miracle Mile · as Lucy Peters
1988
Roseanne · as Nun
1988
Little Nikita · as Nursery Customer
1987
Under Cover · as Nellie
1987
Thirtysomething · as Mrs. Klimpt
1987
Wiseguy · as Lottie HaynesOp Plex
1987
1987
Evil Dead II · as HenriettaOp Plex
1987
Rags to Riches · as Cast
1986
It's Garry Shandling's Show · as Mrs. Tischler
1985
North and South · as The Woman
1985
When Dreams Come True · as Museum Woman
1985
1984
1984
Places in the Heart · as Dispossessed Lady
1984
Highway to Heaven · as Eva Haskell
1984
Night Court · as Mrs. Klemper
1983
Eddie Macon's Run · as Woman
1982
Newhart · as Woman
1981
Liar's Moon · as Clara ChanningOp Plex
1981
Falcon Crest · as Woman At MeetingOp Plex
1981
Dynasty · as Heidi
1978
Dallas · as Bag Lady