About Piper Laurie:
Piper Laurie is an American actress of stage and screen known for her roles in the films The Hustler, Carrie, and Children of a Lesser God, all of which brought her Academy Award nominations. She is also known for her performance as Catherine Martell in the cult television series Twin Peaks for which she won a Golden Globe Award in 1991.
Believe me, when an actress is told that her very name is synonymous with bad acting, she's had it.
Piper Laurie