Ellen Dorsher
- Actress
Ellen Dorsher is an American actress. Her professional career in the entertainment industry emerged in the early 1980s with appearances in film and television productions. She gained recognition for her role as Stevie in the slasher film The House on Sorority Row (1982), directed by Mark Rosman. In this cult horror classic, Dorsher portrayed one of seven sorority sisters who become targeted by a killer after a prank against their house mother, Mrs. Slater, ends fatally. The film, produced on a budget of $425,000 and shot in Maryland, developed a lasting following despite initial mixed critical reception and was later acknowledged as a significant entry in the 1980s slasher genre.
That same year, Dorsher appeared in the television series Powerhouse (1982), playing the character Charlene in one episode. This role contributed to her screen credits during this active phase of her career. The House on Sorority Row, in particular, continues to be celebrated by horror enthusiasts for its suspenseful atmosphere and influence, maintaining relevance through home media releases and a 2009 remake titled Sorority Row. Dorsher's performances during this period exemplify her participation in the distinctive wave of early 1980s American horror and television.
That same year, Dorsher appeared in the television series Powerhouse (1982), playing the character Charlene in one episode. This role contributed to her screen credits during this active phase of her career. The House on Sorority Row, in particular, continues to be celebrated by horror enthusiasts for its suspenseful atmosphere and influence, maintaining relevance through home media releases and a 2009 remake titled Sorority Row. Dorsher's performances during this period exemplify her participation in the distinctive wave of early 1980s American horror and television.
