Catherine E. Coulson
Catherine E. Coulson | |
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Born | Catherine Elizabeth Coulson October 22, 1943 Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | September 28, 2015 Ashland, Oregon, U.S. | (aged 71)
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Actress |
Notable work | Twin Peaks |
Spouses | |
Children | 1 |
Catherine Elizabeth Coulson (October 22, 1943 – September 28, 2015) was an American stage and screen actress who worked behind the scenes on various studio features, magazine shows and independent films as well as acting in theater and film since the age of 15. She is best known for her role as Margaret Lanterman, the enigmatic Log Lady, in the David Lynch TV series Twin Peaks.[1][2]
Early years
Coulson was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, and grew up in Southern California, the daughter of Rodney Coulson, a radio and television producer and public relations executive, and ballet dancer Elizabeth (née Fellegi).[1][3] She earned a BA degree at Scripps College and a MFA at San Francisco State University.[3]
Career
Coulson met Lynch in 1971
During the filming of Eraserhead, Lynch told Coulson that he had an image in his head of her holding a large log. Fifteen years later, he created such a role for her in Twin Peaks, on which she starred for 12 episodes through seasons 1 and 2.
Coulson went on to reprise her role in the film prequel,
Coulson appeared in "
Coulson was a theatre actor and worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon where she continued to be part of the acting company. She appeared in Calvin Marshall directed by Gary Lundgren. Coulson played the role of Susie in Lundgren's film Redwood Highway with Shirley Knight, Tom Skerritt, and James LeGros.
Personal life
Coulson was married to actor
Coulson converted to Judaism in the 1980s.[10]
On September 28, 2015, Coulson died of complications from cancer at her home in Ashland.
Filmography
- The Amputee (1974)
- Trick or Treats (1982)
- Twin Peaks (1990–91)
- Femme Fatale (1991)
- Another You (1991)
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
- The Four Diamonds (1995)
- Psych ("Dual Spires", 2010)[8]
- Portlandia(2012)
- Redwood Highway (2013)
- Twin Peaks(2017)
References
- ^ a b c Rogers, Katie (September 29, 2015). "Catherine Coulson, Log Lady of 'Twin Peaks,' Dies at 71". The New York Times.
- ^ "Twin Peaks' Log Lady Catherine Coulson dies at 71". BBC News. September 29, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ a b "OSF Actor Catherine E. Coulson Dies". News Release. Oregon Shakespeare Festival. September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ Lynch, David. "Twin Peaks: David Lynch breaks down the first four episodes". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
- ^ Schneier, Matthew. "The Transcendentalists". Style.com. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
The log lady from Twin Peaks, she and I started meditating together, and she was always worried about keeping me happy.
- ^ "David Lynch Rolls Log Lady Mystery in 'Twin Peaks' Reboot". The Wrap. April 26, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ^ "The Twin Peaks return featured an emotional posthumous appearance of classic character". The Independent. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ a b TV Guide, p. 64, November 22, 2010
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- ^ "The City of Absurdity: Interviews and Articles related to the works of David Lynch". www.thecityofabsurdity.com.
- ^ Saperstein, Pat (September 28, 2015). "Catherine Coulson, Log Lady on 'Twin Peaks,' Dies at 71". Variety.
- ^ Saunders, Tristram Fane (May 29, 2017). "Twin Peaks, season 3, parts 1 & 2 big questions: has Cooper flown the coop?". The Telegraph. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ Stephens, Emily L. (May 22, 2017). "In its nightmarish two-part return, Twin Peaks is pure Lynchian horror". The A.V. Club. Retrieved July 5, 2017.