Born in Houston, Texas. After graduating from high school, Teri studied and worked at The Dallas Theatre Center, in Dallas, Texas. Moving to Austin, Texas, in 1971, the young actress attended the University of Texas and St. Edwards University. It was in Austin, where she was discovered by director Tobe Hooper and producer Kim Henkel, after seeing ...
Well, it was fine the first 25 years, but I'm basically 'off the hook'. I have a lot of other interests that are close to my heart and they keep me busy. But I do love to watch people's responses because they just love it, and we all get so many laughs about it. It's really a hoot and has brought a lot of unexpected joy to me and so many others. People actually whisper in crowded rooms, 'Did you know?? She's the girl on the hook from, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'?? The ORIGINAL!!' I just have to smile. After all, who would have thought that this little film would become a cult classic? I'm in the 'Museum of Modern Art' for goodness sake! Tobe and Kim have every reason to be proud of what was accomplished under more than challenging circumstances. We all do. I have a lot of fond memories about it.
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Fact
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In 2008, finally coaxed to appear at Monster Mania Horror Convention, in Cherry Hill, N.J., in a Cast Reunion, Teri made a Personal Appearance, as "Pam", the 'girl on the meat hook', her first. [2001]
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She was a local actress in Texas, when she landed the role of "Pam" in the movie, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Awakening
2015/I
pre-production
Carla Jenkins
Butcher Boys
2012
Woman with Pick
The Cellar
2009/I
Sylvia
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974
Pam (as Teri Mcminn)
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Moxina
2012
Short grateful acknowledgment
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Off the Hook with Teri McMinn
$12 Million
