Teri McMinn (born August 18, 1951) is an American actress, known for her role as Pam in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).
McMinn was born and raised in Houston, Texas, grew up with an interest in the arts. After graduating high school Teri was on scholarship with The Dallas Theatre Center, in Dallas, Texas. Moving to Austin, Texas for further study, the actress attended the University of Texas and St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. She ...
more
Teri McMinn (born August 18, 1951) is an American actress, known for her role as Pam in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).
McMinn was born and raised in Houston, Texas, grew up with an interest in the arts. After graduating high school Teri was on scholarship with The Dallas Theatre Center, in Dallas, Texas. Moving to Austin, Texas for further study, the actress attended the University of Texas and St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. She was discovered by Hooper and producer, Henkle, after seeing an article about her in the local newspaper. After auditioning, Teri was chosen for the part. Hooper and Henkle offered her the role of "Pam" in their film project.
Following the arduous film shoot, Teri continued acting in Regional Theater in Texas, and the mid west. In The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (directed by Tobe Hooper), McMinn stars as Pam, a teenager who travels (along with her boyfriend and some friends) to the cemetery where Sally Hardesty and her brother Franklin's...
less
