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My Take
Meg Foster is one of those actors you might not immediately name but would absolutely recognize the moment she appears on screen — those piercing, almost otherworldly pale eyes are genuinely unforgettable. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1948, she built a career across stage, television, and film that quietly demonstrates serious range. I have a real soft spot for her turn in They Live, where she holds her own alongside a very loud Roddy Piper, and her original run as Christine Cagney in Cagney and Lacey is fascinating television history — she was replaced after one season, reportedly for being "too feminist," which honestly makes her even more interesting in retrospect. Her Hester Prynne in the 1979 Scarlet Letter miniseries is understated and sharp. Foster is the kind of performer who elevates every project she touches without ever chewing the scenery.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Meg Foster
- Name (Japanese)
- メグ・フォスター
- Reading
- めぐ・ふぉすたー
- Born
- May 10, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Meg Foster born?
Born May 10, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Meg Foster from?
Meg Foster is from Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Meg Foster do?
Meg Foster works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.