Felissa Rose

Felissa Rose is an American actress renowned for her extensive work in the horror genre, cultivating a career that spans over four decades and includes more than 200 film credits. After securing the iconic role of Angela Baker in the cult horror film Sleepaway Camp in 1983, Felissa Rose established herself as a prominent figure in the horror community. Following this successful debut, Rose pursued formal training, gaining early admission to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and attending The Lee Strasberg Institute. Her stage work included performances in various Manhattan plays, portraying characters such as Denise Savage in ‘Savage in Limbo’ and Desdemona in William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello.’ She also appeared in ‘Phone Sex,’ ‘M.Butterfly,’ and ‘This Property is Condemned.’ Her early filmography further includes roles in Woody Allen’s Another Woman (1988), The Night We Never Met (1993), and MTV’s The Party Phone Series alongside Adam Sandler.

Rose later reprised her renowned role as Angela Baker in Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008). Throughout her extensive career, she has accumulated over 200 film credits, consistently working within the horror genre, earning her recognition as a ‘scream queen.’ Notable horror film appearances include Elsa Lansing in Silent Night, Zombie Night (2009), Mother in The Perfect House (2012), Rachel Steele in Camp Dread (2014), Angela Freeman in Death House (2018), and Kathleen in Victor Crowley (2018). Beyond acting, Rose expanded into production, notably producing several music videos for the metal band Slayer in 2016. She also co-hosted the 2005 Village Halloween Parade in New York City.

Her enduring commitment across acting and production demonstrates her sustained influence and versatility within the genre and beyond.