Lia D. Mortensen was an American actress who is best known for her roles in A Nightmare on Elm Street, Shameless, and Crisis.
Personal and Family Life
Lia D. Mortensen was born on June 15, 1965, in Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Dale Mortensen, who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2010. Lia was married to Si Osborne, but they later divorced.
Career Highlights
Lia was an accomplished actress on stage and screen. Throughout her career, she received several nominations for the Joseph Jefferson Awards, showcasing her talent in plays like “Night and Day” and “The Hiding Place.” Her performances in various productions earned her recognition in the Chicago theatre scene.
Death and Legacy
Lia D. Mortensen passed away on June 7, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, due to lung cancer. Her contributions to theatre and film, along with her memorable performances, left a lasting impact on the arts community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Nightmare on Elm Street | 2010-04-30 | Nora Fowles |
| Consumed | 2015-06-01 | Lesley Frain |
| Blink | 1993-10-01 | Reporter |
| Resurrecting McGinn(s) | 2016-09-13 | Susan Parker |
| Crisis | 2014-03-16 | |
| Chicago Med | 2015-11-17 | Mrs. Adams |
| Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams | 2017-09-17 | Interviewer |
| Soundtrack | 2019-12-18 | Zara |