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Vicky Dawson
Biography
Vicky Dawson is an American actress best known for her role in the 1981 cult slasher film The Prowler, where she played the lead character Pam MacDonald. The Prowler is a horror classic among fans for its intense gore and special effects by Tom Savini, making Dawson's performance particularly memorable to genre enthusiasts. Dawson also appeared on popular TV shows during the 1970s and early 1980s, including Ryan’s Hope, a soap opera where she had a recurring role.
While her film and TV appearances were somewhat limited, The Prowler has given her lasting recognition in the horror community.
Known For

TV
ABC Afterschool Special
Jen
1972

TV
ABC Afterschool Special
Laura
1972

TV
ABC Afterschool Special
Lisa
1972

TV
Lovers and Friends
Tessa Saxton
1977

Film
Carbon Copy
Mary Ann
1981

Film
Amazon Queen
Maggie Chambers
2021

Film
The Prowler
Pam MacDonald
1981

Film
Those She Left Behind
Mrs. Kroyer
1989

Film
Toxicity
2019

Film
False Hopes
Martha McKenzie
2020

Film
Breaking Up
Amy Hammil
1978

Film
The Purple Heart
Mrs. Godfrey
2022

Film
Toy Phone
Evelyn
2023

Film
Old, New & Blue
Becky
2020
Filmography
2023FilmToy Phoneas Evelyn2022FilmThe Purple Heartas Mrs. Godfrey2021FilmAmazon Queenas Maggie Chambers2020FilmOld, New & Blueas Becky2020FilmFalse Hopesas Martha McKenzie2019FilmToxicity1989FilmThose She Left Behindas Mrs. Kroyer1981FilmThe Prowleras Pam MacDonald1981FilmCarbon Copyas Mary Ann1978FilmBreaking Upas Amy Hammil1977TVLovers and Friendsas Tessa Saxton1972TVABC Afterschool Specialas Jen