Willow Hale

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.3268

Gender

Female

Birthday

21-Aug-1951

Age

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Gulfport, Mississippi, USA

Also Known As
  • Alison MacHale
  • Debra MacHale
  • 威洛·黑尔

Willow Hale

Biography

Willow Hale is an American actress and director. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, she was invited to act in the Summer program at PCPA in Santa Maria, CA where she worked with a then unknown Robin Williams. She lived and acted in New York City from 1976 to 1989. Studying with Uta Hagen and Herbert Berghof at the H.B. Studios and acting in new plays there at the Foundation with Bill Hickey, Barbara Coggin, Wesley Addy and Celeste Holm among others. She acted in several Horton Foote plays there too where she met Robert Armin who then made a recording of her music in January 1979 which 25 years later became her first CD...A Simple String of Wonder. During her time in New York, she opened for Dave Van Ronk at The Other End (November 1980) and acted on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre in Strider (also 1980) and acted in Ghostbusters right after running the 1983 NYC Marathon. She became a SAG actor in 1979 and after moving to Los Angeles acted in 30 something and studied with Milton Katselas. After a long time out from the movies and television, Willow started back in 2009 and has been working consistently in Two-Bit Waltz, Criminal Minds Suspect Behavior among many others and has also directed two short films.


Credits

The Binds That Tie Us The Binds That Tie Us (2010) Character: Choir Member
A washed up cabaret singer in 1979, leaves her abusive, club owner husband to find shelter. Her subsequent choices change lives not even conceived of yet. This is a very cool deconstructionist style musical --It is 'The Hours' meets 'Chicago.' The short version stars Brian Krause (Leo in 'Charmed' and starring in an upcoming feature with Lauren Holly, 'You So Cupid!'). - George Aumann, Melinda Bennett, Anne Bosi
The Ones The Ones (2017) Character: Rachel Holly
Rachel Holly returns to her ranch after 7 years to complete her mission.
Nerot Shel Shabbat Nerot Shel Shabbat (2024) Character: Older Woman
The film follows a young couple who need to flee the Soviet Union during the fall of the Iron Curtain.
Bold Native Bold Native (2010) Character: Marion - New Age Clerk
Charlie Cranehill, an animal liberator wanted for domestic terrorism, emerges from the underground to coordinate a nationwide action as his estranged CEO father tries to find him before the FBI does.
Wavering Wavering (2019) Character: Jane
As her Parkinson's disease intensifies, a National Parks Ranger struggles to accept her new limitations.
Bucko & Junior Bucko & Junior (2020) Character: Miriam
An adventure comedy short film following two teenage boys who entertain themselves through their crude humor, leading them into trouble.
Betrothed Betrothed (2016) Character: Mildred Cooper
A trip to the store turns into a surreal nightmare when a college student is kidnapped by a deranged, dysfunctional family. Now Audra West finds herself trapped in the middle of the desert, and betrothed to Adam, the youngest son of the murderous clan. As a determined detective conducts a frantic search, Audra realizes the only way to survive is to escape. But even if she could get away, almost two hundred miles of desert lies between her and help.
The Star of Eros The Star of Eros (2019) Character: Trish
A headstrong young woman and her robot companion will go to any lengths to bring her broken family together to see the legendary Eros Comet - even if that means kidnapping them.
Never Alone Never Alone (2019) Character: N/A
A popular Hollywood actress throws a cast party at a remote cabin. When no one shows, she decides to spend a few extra days, but is she really alone?
Daydreamer Daydreamer (2024) Character: Ruby
A young man, infamous for the irreversible mistake which left two people dead, gets a second chance at redemption, but not without paying in blood.
The Pastor The Pastor (2024) Character: Nora Holloway
In an almost-forgotten part of town overrun by a ruthless gang infestation, a community is struggling with their faith and belief in God as they see their neighborhoods torn apart and their youth targeted for recruitment by the gangs. Even the local church struggles just to keep the lights on because of its barely-existent congregation's lack of enthusiasm. However, all this begins to change when a mysterious pastor arrives to lead the church. With his faith in hand and God by his side, Pastor Miguel sets out to inspire the community into action, empower the youth, and ultimately to re-ignite the community's faith in God.
Skyman Skyman (2020) Character: Mrs. Cummings
The story of Carl Merryweather who believes he experienced an alien encounter at 10-years-old and is now trying to reconnect with the UFO as the same location.
Kimi Kabuki Kimi Kabuki (2014) Character: N/A
Madeline, a devoted house wife discovers her husband is attending an Adult Industry Expo behind her back. Resolving to confront him about his deceit, she follows him to the convention. When Madeline's plans for a sincere conversation go terribly awry, a gentle act of kindness from an adult performer leads her to find solace in the last place she could have expected.
After School Special After School Special (2017) Character: Grandma Alice
Two high school kids mentored by a nightclub owner go on a mission to find their classmate when she is kidnapped by a secret society.
Assisted Fishing Assisted Fishing (2012) Character: Luann
Dewey Winfield is a lovable loser who wants nothing more than to beat the guy who has bullied him his whole life in a big fishing tournament. In order to win, Dewey will need the help of some eccentric senior citizens who are about to be evicted from their assisted living home. When they all go fishing, comedy ensues - tragedy strikes - and Dewey discovers that his hopes and dreams of winning the fishing tournament may not be the most important thing in life after all.
Two-Bit Waltz Two-Bit Waltz (2014) Character: Granny
Suspension from school, the loss of a friend, a broken heart and lack of inspiration lead to Maude's downfall in this romp through teenage error. Your teenage years are never easy… but for Maude, things couldn't be worse. Within one week, she is suspended from school, stranded by her best friend, dumped by the boy she loved and inherits an enormous amount of money with the passing of her grandmother– only to be claimed under one condition: Maude must prove by age 18 that she knows exactly what to do with her life. But with her 18th birthday rapidly approaching, Maude must dive into a world of self-discovery or else lose the inheritance.
My Nightmare Landlord My Nightmare Landlord (2020) Character: Helen
Lydia moves into a new apartment after breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, finding herself more and more isolated as her apartment manager Drew becomes obsessed with her. Caroline Harris, Ignacyo Matynia , Sinéad D'arcy and Spencer Belko Star. (2020)
Seven Days Seven Days (2022) Character: Margaret
Seven Days is a glimpse into the lives of Seven Women, in a collection of shorts all played by the same actress, Ellyn Jameson. There are infinite possibilities of circumstances one can be born into, and what persons can become. Seven Days is an anthology of seven women, all played by one actress, and each woman refuses simple definition. There is no one side too strong or weak, good or bad, free or bound. A homeless teacher, wealthy housewife, single mother, social activist, polyamorist, sex worker and same-sex partner. There are infinite possibilities before, and after. These are just Seven Days.
Babysitter Babysitter (2015) Character: Elderly Lady Driver
A dysfunctional L.A. family hires a mysterious babysitter who changes their lives.
Ghostbusters Ghostbusters (1984) Character: Student at Columbia University (uncredited)
After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.
Gnome Alone Gnome Alone (2015) Character: Ms. Mae
When a dying old woman gives Zoe a cursed amulet, all of her enemies begin dying tragic deaths at the hands of a GNOME. Now, she must try to stop it before he kills those she loves
I Will Follow You Into the Dark I Will Follow You Into the Dark (2012) Character: Ghost Woman
A woman reeling from the death of her parents becomes attached to an alluring man whose sudden disappearance sends her and her friends into a haunted high-rise to find him.
2025 Armageddon 2025 Armageddon (2022) Character: Grandma
A militant alien race launches an attack on Earth using gigantic creatures and geological disasters all based on those found on The Asylum's Movie Channel signal which reached their planet.
Eating Cars Eating Cars (2021) Character: Bernice
Max, a failed writer, goes in search of her estranged girlfriend while simultaneously, trying to unload a large quantity of drugs she stole off her bosses to pay for a trip back East to care for her dying mother. She also might have her dead sister in the trunk of her car.
Pizza Man Pizza Man (2011) Character: Patient in Hospital
Matt Burns is many things — loser, dork, pizza delivery boy — but a hero isn't one of them. That is, until he is forced to eat a genetically-engineered tomato that was designed to create super soldiers. A routine pizza delivery turns into a fight for his life, when he accidentally stumbles into the middle of a heated corporate takeover that plans on using this science for world domination. Now, equipped with an indestructible body, advanced strength and a pizza parlor mascot costume, Matt must use his new power to fight evil, rescue the girl and save the day as the unlikeliest of super-heroes: Pizza Man!
They All Laughed They All Laughed (1981) Character: Western Dancer in Bar (uncredited)
New York's Odyssey Detective Agency is hired by two different clients to follow two women suspected of infidelity. Ladies' man John Russo trails Angela Niotes, the elegant wife of a wealthy Italian industrialist, while Charles Rutledge and Arthur Brodsky follow Dolores Martin, the beautiful young wife of a jealous husband. Their respective cases are complicated when John falls for Angela, and Charles falls for Dolores.
Holidays Holidays (2016) Character: Meiter (segment "Mother's Day")
An anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time by challenging our folklore, traditions and assumptions.
Countdown Countdown (2019) Character: Elderly Patient (uncredited)
A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.
My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving (2022) Character: Doris
A zombie-obsessed, special needs adult who searches for his absent mom while a Korean family and gang compete to be his family. But he teaches everyone forgiveness with the help of his favorite zombie television show.
Guest House Guest House (2020) Character: Sylvia / Wedding Guest
A newly engaged couple finds the home of their dreams and it quickly becomes a nightmare when the previous owner's friend continues squatting in their guest house. It leads to a turf war that ultimately ruins their house, their marriage and their lives.
Wise Guys Wise Guys (1986) Character: Race Track Bettor
Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.
American Violence American Violence (2017) Character: Beatrice
A psychologist interviews a death row inmate to determine whether or not a stay of execution should be granted.
We're All Gonna Die We're All Gonna Die (2025) Character: Beatrice Stockholm
In the near future, the "Spike," a 10,000 mile tall indestructible floating alien tentacle materializes in Earth's upper atmosphere, causing everybody to freak out. By now, though, everyone's gotten used to it. But after the Spike teleports a struggling beekeeper's beehives and a grieving wanderer's prized car halfway across the country, these two strangers must join together and take a dangerous roadtrip across a changed (but recognizable) America to get their stuff back.
Devil Girl Devil Girl (2007) Character: Priscilla
Fay is a small town girl on a cross country road trip, trying to escape her own reality after the death of her father. When her muscle car breaks down during a drag race she finds herself stranded along route 66 in an isolated desert town. Short on cash, she makes a series of choices to make enough money to repair her car. After encountering a neurotic, drug abusing clown she finds herself sliding down a dark spiral. Soon thereafter, her road trip starts to devolve into a living nightmare. Trapped and desperate, she fights to regain her identity while navigating through a host of locals; a creepy motel clerk, an overzealous preacher, and a sexy temptress with horns and a tail.
Fallen Blossoms Fallen Blossoms (2017) Character: The mother
About two men. Lovers, but not in love. Heroes of three episodes in different times and places. In 1978 southern California they escape the city to go and enjoy themselves in a motel; in contemporary L.A they put up a play in a gentrifying neighborhood in the eastern part of town; and in the third episode, filmed in late 2014, taking place in an undefined place, they are victims of a terror attack on a nightclub.
The Verdict The Verdict (1982) Character: Minor Role (uncredited)
Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
Extra Innings Extra Innings (2019) Character: Elderly Lady Playing Cards
A reporter interviews the manager of the Boston Red Sox in an attempt to uncover secrets from his past.
The Perfect Gentleman The Perfect Gentleman (2010) Character: Jonathan's Mother
Jonathan is poised to marry the daughter of a wealthy tycoon. The couple appears picture perfect, until the eve of their engagement party, when an unexpected guest threatens to destroy Jonathan's plans for the future.
The Caregiver The Caregiver (2024) Character: Rose
A babysitter named Rachel (Mea-Leona Murray) is determined to find the reason for her mute grandmother's (Willow Hale) sudden intense outburst upon meeting Emma (Iliana Kalatzakis), the girl Rachel is assigned to babysit. Emma swears she's never met Rachel's grandmother before in her life.



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