Elizabeth Gorcey (born January 1, 1962[1]) is an American filmmaker, actress, and writer. She has held leading roles in films such as Kidco and Footloose while also producing and directing films which include Just Another Man's Story and Breast Pump & Blender. She is also the author of the children's book series Liv on Life.
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Born | (1962-01-01) January 1, 1962 (age 60) Elberon, New Jersey, U.S. |
Alma mater | Monmouth College |
Occupation | Filmmaker, actress, writer |
Years active | 1984–present |
Website | www |
Gorcey was raised in Long Branch, New Jersey[1] and attended Long Branch High School.[2] She was interested in acting at a young age, but began to focus on painting and sculpting. She also sang with the Metropolitan Opera Company.[3]
Gorcey graduated high school at the age of 16 an went on to the American Conservatory Theater on a summer scholarship. She also attended the University of Arizona and Monmouth College.[1]
In her early career, Gorcey gave summer stock theater performances at The Barn Theatre in Michigan,[4] including in the productions of "Carousel," "Damn Yankees" and "My Fair Lady."[3] After her first year, she returned to New Jersey where she obtained her real estate license, returning the following summer for more acting.
Her first leading roles in film came as June Cessna in the film Kidco,[3] and Wendy Jo in the 1984 film Footloose. She went on to act in films such as Teen Wolf and television shows such as Highway to Heaven.[5]
Her acting led to a film career of directing and producing.[5] She directed the 2012 documentary Adopting Ginny,[6] and produced and directed the award winning documentary Just Another Man's Story.
Outside of film, Gorcey is the author of the children's book series Liv on Life. The series was inspired by her daughter and grew into a lifestyle brand of products.[5] She is also an artist and has conducted workshops as part of her charitable work.[7][8]
Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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2021 | Peeling the Stinky Onion | No | Yes | Yes |
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2017 | Radio Mary | No | Yes | No |
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2015 | Quit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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2013 | Just Another Man's Story | No | Yes | Yes |
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2008 | Breast Pump & Blender | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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2007 | Wedding Jimmy | No | Yes | No |
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2005 | Adopting Ginny | No | Yes | Yes |
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2004 | Sweet Onion | No | Yes | No |
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Peeling the Stinky Onion | Zelda Shapiro | |
2012 | The Improbable Journey of Berta Benz | Voice of Klara Benz | |
1989 | Iced | Diane | |
1987 | Beauty and the Beast | Cozy | Television series, Episode "No Way Down" |
1987 | The New Mike Hammer | Lisa | Television series, Episode "Green Blizzard" |
1986 | Highway to Heaven | Andrea | |
1985 | Teen Wolf | Tina | [10] |
1984 | Footloose | Wendy Jo | [11] |
1984 | Kidco | June Cessna | [3] |
Gorcey is the second cousin to stage and film actor Leo Gorcey.[1]
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