Vicky Dawson
Known for
Acting
Biography
Vicky Dawson is an American actress best known for her role in the 1981 cult slasher film The Prowler, where she played the lead character Pam MacDonald. The Prowler is a horror classic among fans for its intense gore and special effects by Tom Savini, making Dawson's performance particularly memorable to genre enthusiasts. Dawson also appeared on popular TV shows during the 1970s and early 1980s, including Ryan’s Hope, a soap opera where she had a recurring role.
While her film and TV appearances were somewhat limited, The Prowler has given her lasting recognition in the horror community.
Best known work
The Prowler
1981
Carbon Copy
1981
False Hopes
2020
ABC Afterschool Special
1972
Amazon Queen
2021
Those She Left Behind
1989
Toxicity
2019
Lovers and Friends
1977
Toy Phone
2023
Old, New & Blue
2020Filmography
2023
Toy Phoneas Evelyn
2022
The Purple Heartas Mrs. Godfrey
2021
Amazon Queenas Maggie Chambers
2020
Old, New & Blueas Becky
2020
False Hopesas Martha McKenzie
2019
Toxicityas Rose Larkin
1989
Those She Left Behindas Mrs. Kroyer
1981
The Prowleras Pam MacDonald
1981
Carbon Copyas Mary Ann
1978
Breaking Upas Amy Hammil
1977
1975
1972