Carrie Henn

Actress

May 7, 1976 (50 years)

Panama City, Florida, USA

Biography

Caroline Marie „Carrie“ Henn is an American actress best known for her role as Rebecca "Newt" Jorden in the movie "Aliens." Her performance as Newt, a resilient and resourceful child survivor, earned praise and left a lasting impact in the science fiction genre. Following her role in "Aliens," Henn pursued interests beyond acting, ultimately transitioning away from the film industry.

Filmography

8.0

Aliens

Newt

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

7.3

The Movies That Made Us

Self

These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.

8.9

Aliens Expanded

Self

Exploring James Cameron’s beloved science-fiction epic from teeth to tail, Aliens Expanded is truly the most in-depth, passionate and innovative celebration of a movie ever attempted.

6.6

In Search of Tomorrow

Self - Interviewee

A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.

6.3

The Alien Saga

Self

In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. The brilliant and terrifying result reinvented the horror and science fiction genres, creating one of the most successful and celebrated film franchises in Hollywood history. This award-winning, feature-length documentary explores the series.

7.8

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

Self

The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew give us an idea of how hard of a time David Fincher had creating his first feature film, as well as present us with much information about every element that went into making this film, including how the plot and script changed drastically through filming.

7.5

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

Self

This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the scenes footage filmed during the making of the film. Every possible element towards what went into making the movie is included here and gives fans an overload of information to fill their brains with.

5.9

Alien Evolution

Self / 'Newt'

Mark Kermode brings a tribute to the successful Alien series, featuring interviews with the cast members and directors, including Sigourney Weaver and Ridley Scott. This documentary is featured on the 9th disc of the Alien Quadrilogy DVD set, released in 2003.

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