Frankie Thorn

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Frankie Thorn
Born
Frankie Lou Thorn

(1964-08-27) August 27, 1964 (age 58)
Minnesota, United States
OccupationActress

Frankie Lou Thorn (born August 27, 1964) is an American actress best known for her role as "The Nun" opposite Harvey Keitel in Abel Ferrara's controversial 1992 film Bad Lieutenant .

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1989 Lisa Judy
1990 The Flash (television)Judith, 1 episode
1991 Liquid Dreams Paula
1991Babe Ruth (television)Lady in hotel
1992 Bad Lieutenant The Nun
1994 Viper Rhonda
1995 Taken Alive Angela Howard
1997 Doublecross on Costa's Island Angela Howard
1998 Mike Hammer, Private Eye (television)Narcissa, 1 episode
1998 Vengeance Unlimited (television)
1999 Stigmata Donna's customer
2000 Warm Texas Rain Lisa
2000 Welcome to Hollywood Girlfriend at audition #6
2007 He Was a Quiet Man Jessica Light


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