Teri McMinn (born August 18, 1951) is an American actress and model,
known for her role as Pam in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
(1974).McMinn was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and grew up with
an interest in the arts. After graduating high school, she 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 Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel, director and producer
(respectively) of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, after seeing an
article about her in the local newspaper. After auditioning, Teri was
offered the role of "Pam" in their film project. Pam was a teenager
traveling with Sally Hardesty and her brother Franklin to visit the
grave of the Hardestys' grandfather to investigate reports of
vandalism and grave robbing. On their way, they fall victim to a
family of cannibals. Her most memorable scene was being hung on a meat
hook by Leatherface (played by Gunnar Hansen), the
antagonist.Following the arduous film shoot, Teri continued acting in
regional theater in Texas and the Midwest. After the film’s 1974
release, she studied acting in Los Angeles and New York City, was a
leg and foot model, did commercials and print work, and continued her
work in theater.
known for her role as Pam in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
(1974).McMinn was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and grew up with
an interest in the arts. After graduating high school, she 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 Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel, director and producer
(respectively) of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, after seeing an
article about her in the local newspaper. After auditioning, Teri was
offered the role of "Pam" in their film project. Pam was a teenager
traveling with Sally Hardesty and her brother Franklin to visit the
grave of the Hardestys' grandfather to investigate reports of
vandalism and grave robbing. On their way, they fall victim to a
family of cannibals. Her most memorable scene was being hung on a meat
hook by Leatherface (played by Gunnar Hansen), the
antagonist.Following the arduous film shoot, Teri continued acting in
regional theater in Texas and the Midwest. After the film’s 1974
release, she studied acting in Los Angeles and New York City, was a
leg and foot model, did commercials and print work, and continued her
work in theater.
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