Lin Shaye is an American actress, most recognized for her role as Elise Rainier in the ‘Insidious’ movie series. After graduating with a degree in acting from the University of Michigan, Shaye moved to New York to pursue a career in theatre. She started off by performing in off-Broadway shows and later moved to the greener pastures of films and television. She shifted her base to Los Angeles and made her debut with a minor role in the 1975 film ‘Hester Street’. Her initial career is dotted with several minor roles in various genres of films. Her most famous films of her early days include ‘There’s Something about Mary’ and ‘Dumb and Dumber’. She has starred in over 100 movies, and her most acclaimed performance until date remains her portrayal of the medium in the 2010 horror film ‘Insidious’. The movie was among the highest-grossing films of the year, and Shaye was unanimously praised by critics. She even bagged the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for her performance. Since then, she has reprised her role in many ‘Insidious’ sequels and chosen similar roles in a slew of horror films. Her latest releases include ‘Killing Winston Jones’ and ‘Bayou Tales’. She has several movies lined up for release in the coming months.