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Heather Donahue

Heather Donahue

Heather Donahue (born December 22, 1974) is a retired American actress who first came to public attention in 1999 after appearing as the lead character in Haxan Film's low-budget horror hit The Blair Witch Project. Following the success of the film, she went on to star in the science-fiction miniseries Taken. She also appeared in several independent films, in addition to appearing as a guest on several television shows, including The Outer Limits and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Donahue retired from acting in 2008, and in 2020 she formally changed her name to Rei Hance.

Known for

The Blair Witch Documentary
The Blair Witch Documentary
2024 • Self (archive footage)
Blair Witch
Blair Witch
2016 • Heather (archive footage)
The Morgue
The Morgue
2008 • Nan
Manticore
Manticore
2005 • Cpl. Keats
New Suit
New Suit
2003 • Molly
The Big Time
The Big Time
2002 • Heather Donahue
I Love 1999
2001 • (Presenter)
The Velvet Tigress
2001 • Voice Over

Full filmography

The Blair Witch Documentary
The Blair Witch Documentary
2024 • Self (archive footage)
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Blair Witch
Blair Witch
2016 • Heather (archive footage)
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Manticore
Manticore
2005 • Cpl. Keats
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New Suit
New Suit
2003 • Molly
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The Big Time
The Big Time
2002 • Heather Donahue
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I Love 1999
2001 • (Presenter)
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The Velvet Tigress
2001 • Voice Over
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Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
2000 • Heather Donahue (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Burkittsville 7
The Burkittsville 7
2000 • Heather Donahue
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The Blair Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project
1999 • Heather Donahue
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Curse of the Blair Witch
Curse of the Blair Witch
1999 • Heather Donahue
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