Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp is an American actress, businesswoman, and radio personality. While Langenkamp has acted in diverse genres, she became an influential figure in horror films after her performance as the resourceful heroine Nancy Thompson in the A Nightmare on… Heather Elizabeth Langenkamp is an American actress, businesswoman, and radio personality. While Langenkamp has acted in diverse genres, she became an influential figure in horror films after her performance as the resourceful heroine Nancy Thompson in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, a character that has been heavily discussed in film studies and led to Langenkamp being labeled as a "scream queen" by film critics.
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