A HOLLYWOOD icon has stepped out in LA looking a world away from some of her glamorous roles, despite her legendary status.
The actress is known for many film roles, but one of her standout characters was in a fan favourite film from the 1980s.
The actress has been in films since the 1970s, boasting an impressive 272 acting credits to her name ranging from drama series, iconic cop show Starsky & Hutch and arguably her most famous role in 1982 film E.T. The Extra-Terristrial.
Actress Dee Wallace is now in her 70s and kept a low profile as she walked her dog in a quiet neighbourhood of Los Angeles.
Dressed in a simple grey sweatshirt with cream sweatpants, the award winning actress looks unrecognisable from one of her best known film roles as single mother Mary Taylor in E.T.
The actress’ blonde hair has been cut into a flattering pixie cut and she went makeup free, wearing dark sunglasses hiding her face.
Dee, who has been Emmy nominated and also produces as well as acts, was previously a high school drama teacher before she stepped out in film and TV roles.
Her initial start in acting included small roles in TV series including The Streets Of San Francisco, Ellery Queen, Police Woman and Hart To Hart.
In 1975 she moved into films with a role in The Stepford Wives, alongside Katharine Ross, Paula Prentiss, Peter Masterson and Nanette Newman.
Just two years later she would move into horror films and appear in The Hills Have Eyes, released in 1977.
It wasn’t until 1982 though when Dee was catapulted into fame as Mary Taylor in Stephen Spielberg’s E.T. that her career truly took off.
Dee has fond memories of being in the iconic 80s movie as she told SYFY in 2022: “I don’t remember it being chaotic at all.
“The kids were totally professional … they weren’t Hollywood kids. Most of them were just starting out.
“Robert, [who played] the eldest son, had had a lot more experience, especially onstage, and he was just amazing. Henry, had had a couple of films by that time underneath his belt, I think.”
She added: “And Drew was just, ‘HI! I’M DREW AND I’M GONNA TAKE OVER THE PLACE!’
“So whenever they had breaks, if they weren’t in school, they were out playing, shooting hoops, or in Steven’s office, playing with the arcade games he had.’
“It was very much a family feeling on the whole set and I think that really transfers to the the film.”
Dee has continued acting ever since the hit film’s release in the 80s, appearing in movies including Critters, The Frighteners, Halloween, The House Of The Devil and also The Lords Of Salem.
She’s also appeared in countless TV shows including The Bay earlier this year, as well as The Twilight Zone, The Office, Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, My Name Is Earl and Supernatural.
She also portrayed Patricia Spencer in General Hospital, which saw her nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2016.
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