Tammy O'Rourke

Acting

Biography

Tammy O'Rourke (born September 30, 1971) is an American former child actress, and the older sister of the late Heather O'Rourke from the 1982 film Poltergeist.

Born: September 30, 1971

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, USA

Known For

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Happy Days

In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.

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Annie

An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.

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Pennies from Heaven

During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher.

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Believe You Can... And You Can!

Essentially an informercial to advertise the newly remodeled Fantasyland at Disneyland in 1983. It features Heather O'Rourke fresh off of Poltergeist and Morey Amsterdam.

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She Was Here

Heather O’Rourke captured hearts as Carol-Anne in the Poltergeist films, a bright light destined for greatness. Her sudden passing at just 12 years old left the world stunned and searching for answers. She Was Here looks beyond the headlines and rumors to honor the girl behind the role: her life, her spirit, and the legacy she left behind.

Filmography

2026

She Was Here

as Self

1983

Believe You Can... And You Can!

as Believer

1982

Annie

as Dancer / Orphan (uncredited)

1981

Pennies from Heaven

as Dancer (uncredited)

1974

Happy Days

as Tammy