Scene from This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)

Alternate Names: Elisabeth Imboden, Elizabeth Lupton

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) as Neighbour's Wife

Most Important Roles:

• This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) as Neighbour's Wife

Career Highlights:

• This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)

Elis Imboden (often credited as Elisabeth Imboden) is an actress primarily active in film and television during the 1990s. She is best known for her role in the 1997 neo-noir drama "This World, Then the Fireworks", where she played the part of the "Neighbour's Wife" alongside a cast that included Billy Zane and Gina Gershon.

Her career features appearances in notable television anthologies and series. In 1991, she appeared in the long-running PBS series Great Performances, portraying a character named Angel in the episode "The Last Mile." She also worked on the television series Love Street (1995), in which she was credited as Elizabeth Lupton.

Alternate Names: Τζίνα Γκέρσον, ג'ינה ל. גרשון, 吉娜・葛森, جینا گرشون

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Beatlemania (1981) as Dancer

Most Important Roles:

• Face/Off (1997) as Sasha Hassler
• The Player (1992) as Whitney Gersh
• Driven (2001) as Cathy Heguy
• Showgirls (1995) as Cristal Connors
• Pretty in Pink (1986) as Girl Friend/Gym Class - Trombley
• P.S. I Love You (2007) as Sharon
• Palmetto (1998) as Nina
• Dreamland (2006) as Mary
• Demonlover (2002) as Elaine Si Gibril
• The Insider (1999) as Helen Caperelli

Career Highlights:

• Face/Off (1997)
• The Player (1992)
• Driven (2001)
• Showgirls (1995)
• Pretty in Pink (1986)
• P.S. I Love You (2007)
• Palmetto (1998)
• Dreamland (2006)
• Demonlover (2002)
• The Insider (1999)

Awards:

• Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress (2013)
• Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Actress (1997)
• Nominated for 1 MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss (1997)
• Nominated for 1 Prism Award - Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries (2014)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Screen Combo (2025)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress (1996)
• Won TFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress (2012)
• Won Individual Merit Award - Best Ensemble Cast (US) (2024)
• Nominated for 1 ICS Award - Best Supporting Actress (2013)
• Nominated for 1 NCFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress (2013)
• Nominated for 1 Festival Award - Best Supporting Actress - Feature Film (2024)
• Nominated for 1 Felix - Best Actress (2017)
• Won Winter Award - Best Cast (2020)

Gina L. Gershon (born June 10, 1962) is an American film, television and stage actress, singer and author. She is known for her roles in the films Cocktail (1988), Showgirls (1995), Bound (1996), Face/Off (1997), The Insider (1999), Demonlover (2002), P.S. I Love You (2007), Five Minarets in New York (2010), Killer Joe (2011) and House of Versace (2013). She has also had supporting roles in FX's Rescue Me and HBO's How to Make It in America.

Alternate Names: شریل لی

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Twin Peaks (1989) as Laura Palmer / Maddy Ferguson

Most Important Roles:

• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) as Laura Palmer
• David (1997) as Batseba
• Mother Night (1996) as Helga Noth / Resi Noth
• Backbeat (1994) as Astrid Kirchherr
• Vampires (1998) as Katrina
• Fall Time (1995) as Patty / Carol
• This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) as Lois Archer
• Winter's Bone (2010) as April
• Kiss the Sky (1998) as Andy
• Texas Killing Fields (2011) as Lucie Sliger

Career Highlights:

• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
• David (1997)
• Mother Night (1996)
• Backbeat (1994)
• Vampires (1998)
• Fall Time (1995)
• This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)
• Winter's Bone (2010)
• Kiss the Sky (1998)
• Texas Killing Fields (2011)

Awards:

• Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress (1999)
• Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Actress (1993)
• Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award - Best Female Lead (1993)
• Nominated for 1 Prism Award - Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries (2004)
• Nominated for 1 SDFCS Award - Best Ensemble Performance (2010)
• Nominated for 1 Soap Opera Digest Award - Best Death Scene: Prime Time (1992)
• Won Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actress (1999)

Sheryl Lee (born April 22, 1967) is an American actress. She came to international attention for her performances as Laura Palmer and Maddy Ferguson on the 1990 cult TV series Twin Peaks and in the 1992 film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. She is also known for portraying photographer Astrid Kirchherr in Backbeat (1994) and for her roles in Vampires (1998) and Winter's Bone (2010), as well as for her television series roles in LA Doctors, Kingpin, One Tree Hill and Dirty Sexy Money.