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Heather Donahue Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1974-12-22

Birthplace:
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA

Credits:
20 Total Roles

Heather Donahue

Acting

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Biography

Heather Donahue (born December 22, 1974) is a retired American actress who first came to public attention in 1999 after appearing as the lead character in Haxan Film's low-budget horror hit The Blair Witch Project. Following the success of the film, she went on to star in the science-fiction miniseries Taken. She also appeared in several independent films, in addition to appearing as a guest on several television shows, including The Outer Limits and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Donahue retired from acting in 2008, and in 2020 she formally changed her name to Rei Hance.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2024 The Blair Witch Documentary MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2016 Blair Witch MOVIE Heather (archive footage)
2008 The Morgue MOVIE Nan
2005 Manticore MOVIE Cpl. Keats
2005 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia TV Stacy Corvelli
2003 New Suit MOVIE Molly
2002 Taken TV Mary Crawford
2002 The Big Time MOVIE Heather Donahue
2002 Without a Trace TV Linda Schmidt
2001 I Love 1999 MOVIE (Presenter)

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