Debra Lamb(I)
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Debra Lamb is an award-winning American actor, producer, and writer based in Los Angeles. Known for her versatility and unique screen presence, Lamb has built a dynamic career spanning major studio releases, acclaimed independent films, and cult favorites.
She is best recognized for her performances in Finding Nicole (2025) as Susan, The Devil's Disciples (2024) as Marishka, Showdown in Yesteryear (2023) as Marion McMurtry, and Blood Covered Chocolate (2022) as Barbara--roles that earned her multiple Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress honors at international festivals, including the Sunny Side Up Film Festival, the Eastern Europe Film Festival, and the Wild Bunch Film Festival. Earlier in her career, Lamb appeared in classics such as Point Break (1991), Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), RoboCop (1987), and Wild at Heart (1990), and in numerous cult films like Beverly Hills Vamp (1989), Deathrow Gameshow (1987), The Invisible Maniac (1990), and Evil Spirits (1991).
Trained at the Van Mar Academy of Motion Picture and Television Acting, Lamb later studied at the Beverly Hills Playhouse of San Francisco under the tutelage of renowned coaches Peter Allas and Rob Zimmerman. She studied with Peter and Rob once again when they opened Z/A Studio, in Los Angeles. Debra also studied with Victoria Wells. Before pursuing acting full-time, she danced with the Portland Parks and Recreation Ballet Company, appearing in more than a dozen stage productions.
Lamb has worked with iconic directors Kathryn Bigelow, David Lynch, Paul Verhoeven, and John Hughes, as well as celebrated independent directors including Adam Rifkin, Fred Olen Ray, Mark Pirro, and Joe Hollow. She has shared the screen with an impressive roster of talent such as Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Steve Martin, John Candy, David Hasselhoff, Teri Garr, John Lithgow, Clint Howard, Eddie Deezen, Karen Black, Virginia Mayo, Michael Berryman, Sid Haig, and Tony Todd. Beyond acting, she has also served as a producer on several films, including The Devil's Disciples (2024), A Blood Story (2015), and the upcoming Shadows of the Night.
With a career spanning from mainstream Hollywood to award-winning independent cinema, Debra Lamb continues to captivate audiences with performances marked by depth, authenticity, and an enduring commitment to the craft of storytelling.
She is best recognized for her performances in Finding Nicole (2025) as Susan, The Devil's Disciples (2024) as Marishka, Showdown in Yesteryear (2023) as Marion McMurtry, and Blood Covered Chocolate (2022) as Barbara--roles that earned her multiple Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress honors at international festivals, including the Sunny Side Up Film Festival, the Eastern Europe Film Festival, and the Wild Bunch Film Festival. Earlier in her career, Lamb appeared in classics such as Point Break (1991), Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), RoboCop (1987), and Wild at Heart (1990), and in numerous cult films like Beverly Hills Vamp (1989), Deathrow Gameshow (1987), The Invisible Maniac (1990), and Evil Spirits (1991).
Trained at the Van Mar Academy of Motion Picture and Television Acting, Lamb later studied at the Beverly Hills Playhouse of San Francisco under the tutelage of renowned coaches Peter Allas and Rob Zimmerman. She studied with Peter and Rob once again when they opened Z/A Studio, in Los Angeles. Debra also studied with Victoria Wells. Before pursuing acting full-time, she danced with the Portland Parks and Recreation Ballet Company, appearing in more than a dozen stage productions.
Lamb has worked with iconic directors Kathryn Bigelow, David Lynch, Paul Verhoeven, and John Hughes, as well as celebrated independent directors including Adam Rifkin, Fred Olen Ray, Mark Pirro, and Joe Hollow. She has shared the screen with an impressive roster of talent such as Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Steve Martin, John Candy, David Hasselhoff, Teri Garr, John Lithgow, Clint Howard, Eddie Deezen, Karen Black, Virginia Mayo, Michael Berryman, Sid Haig, and Tony Todd. Beyond acting, she has also served as a producer on several films, including The Devil's Disciples (2024), A Blood Story (2015), and the upcoming Shadows of the Night.
With a career spanning from mainstream Hollywood to award-winning independent cinema, Debra Lamb continues to captivate audiences with performances marked by depth, authenticity, and an enduring commitment to the craft of storytelling.
