7.3
Movie
Acting
Marilyn Burns
- Born
- Died
- (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 21 titles
Biography
Marilyn Burns (born Mary Lynn Ann Burns; May 7, 1949 – August 5, 2014) was an American actress. Burns is known for portraying survivor Sally Hardesty in Tobe Hooper's influential horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). Burns was raised in Houston, Texas and after graduating with a drama degree at the University of Texas, Austin, she made her first film appearance in Robert Altman's comedy film Brewster McCloud (1970). After a brief cameo The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995), Burns took a 17-year break from acting in feature films till she returned in Butcher Boys (2012), directed by Kim Henkel who co-wrote The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
5.5
Movie
Texas Chainsaw 3D
4.6
Movie
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
5.5
Movie
Eaten Alive
6.9
Movie
Helter Skelter
4.4
Movie
Butcher Boys
4.6
Movie
Future-Kill
3.7
Movie
Sacrament
5.2
Movie
Kiss Daddy Goodbye
4.9
Movie
Lovin' Molly
7.0
TV
Helter Skelter
Movie
In a Madman's World
Acting credits 21
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Stab Film | Sally Hardesty (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2025 | Nash the Slash Rises Again! Film | Self - Sally(archive footage) |
| 2017 | In a Madman's World Film | Mrs. Hill |
| 2014 | Sacrament Film | Beulah Standifer |
| 2013 | Butcher Boys Film | Ruth |
| 2013 | Texas Chainsaw 3D Film | Verna Carson |
| 2010 | Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2000 | Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth Film | Self |
| 2000 | The American Nightmare Film | Self |
| 2000 | American Psycho Film | Sally Hardesty (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1995 | The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film | Patient on Gurney |
| 1985 | Future-Kill Film | Dorothy Grim |
| 1984 | Terror in the Aisles Film | Self - Sally Hardesty (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1981 | Kiss Daddy Goodbye Film | Nora Dennis |
| 1976 | Eaten Alive Film | Faye |
| 1976 | Helter Skelter Film | Linda Kasabian |
| 1976 | Helter Skelter TV | Linda Kasabian (2 ep) |
| 1975 | The Great Waldo Pepper Film | Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1974 | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Film | Sally |
| 1974 | Lovin' Molly Film | Sarah / Molly (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Brewster McCloud Film | Tour Guide (uncredited) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Lovin' Molly Film | Stand In |