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Heather O'Rourke

Actor / Actress

Heather O'Rourke

Born San Diego, California, USA 16 credits available

Biography

Heather O'Rourke (December 27, 1975 – February 1, 1988) was an American child actress mostly known for playing Carol Anne Freeling in the Poltergeist film trilogy.

Heather O'Rourke is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986), Poltergeist (1982), Happy Days (1974), Webster (1983), CHiPs (1977), Our House (1986), Finder of Lost Loves (1984), Poltergeist III (1988). The recorded credits span 1974 to 2026, including 9 movies and 7 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies9
TV shows7
Active years represented1974–2026
Place of birthSan Diego, California, USA
Died

Also known as

Heather Michele O'Rourke

Known for

16 titles

Poltergeist II: The Other SideMoviePoltergeist II: The Other SideCarol Anne Freeling · 1986 PoltergeistMoviePoltergeistCarol Anne Freeling · 1982 Happy DaysTV ShowHappy DaysHeather Pfister · 1974 WebsterTV ShowWebster1983 CHiPsTV ShowCHiPs1977 Our HouseTV ShowOur HouseDana · 1986 Finder of Lost LovesTV ShowFinder of Lost LovesJillian Marsh · 1984 Poltergeist IIIMoviePoltergeist IIICarol Anne Freeling · 1988 TV ShowChild Star ConfidentialSelf (archive footage) · 2006 TV ShowRocky RoadRussian Girl · 1985 Citizen SteveMovieCitizen SteveSelf - Actress · 1987 SurvivingMovieSurvivingSarah Brogan · 1985 Massarati and the BrainMovieMassarati and the BrainSkye Henry · 1982 She Was HereMovieShe Was HereSelf (archive footage) · 2026 The Curse of PoltergeistMovieThe Curse of Poltergeist2002 Believe You Can... And You Can!MovieBelieve You Can... And You Can!Herself · 1983