May Heatherly - Actor Profile

May Heatherly

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
37Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 13, 1942
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About May Heatherly

May Heatherly was born on May 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. Heatherly moved to Spain when she was eleven years old and first started acting in various films and television shows in the early 1960's. May was best known for her memorable roles as the infected Nurse Helen in Cannibal Apocalypse (1980) and the bitchy Mrs. Reston in the notorious slasher cult classic Pieces (1982). Heatherly underwent hip replacement surgery in May, 2013. May died at age 73 on October 6, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

May Heatherly Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of May Heatherly reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of May Heatherly's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of May Heatherly's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Yo soy fulana de tal, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best May Heatherly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from May Heatherly's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie May Heatherly has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Vampyres Woman Flop Similar →
2014 Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror Self - Actress Average Similar →
2006 Goya's Ghosts Harlot's Duena Hit Similar →
2006 The Feast of the Goat Nurse Flop Similar →
2002 One of the Hollywood Ten Thug's Wife Average Similar →
2001 Dama de Porto Pim Mrs. Burnes Super Hit Similar →
2001 Bellas durmientes Catherine Flop Similar →
1993 The Milky Life Victoria Flop Similar →
1988 Edge of the Axe Anna Bixby Flop Similar →
1987 Birds of Prey Olivia Flop Similar →
1986 Crystal Heart Diana Newley Average Similar →
1983 Power Game - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Mir reicht's - ich steig aus Cilly Super Hit Similar →
1982 Pieces Mrs. Reston Average Similar →
1981 Amor es... veneno, Carlota Ethel Hilton Super Hit Similar →
1980 Cannibal Apocalypse Helen Average Similar →
1980 F. E. N. Maruja Hernández Ortiz Super Hit Similar →
1979 From Hell to Victory Mary Jennings Average Similar →
1977 ¡Susana quiere perder... eso! Mari Carmen Flop Similar →
1977 Caperucita y Roja - Super Hit Similar →
1976 La menor Helen Hit Similar →
1976 La lozana andaluza Mujer de Don Sancho Flop Similar →
1976 Ambiciosa Margarita Flop Similar →
1975 Yo soy fulana de tal Merche Super Hit Similar →
1975 Blood Stains in a New Car María Rovira Average Similar →
1975 Vida íntima de un seductor cínico Mirta Flop Similar →
1975 The Paranoid Lydia Flop Similar →
1974 Open Season Alicia Rennick Average Similar →
1974 Witness to Murder Marina Flop Similar →
1974 El talón de Aquiles - Hit Similar →
1973 The Killer Is One of Thirteen Sylvia Martin Average Similar →
1973 Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing Melanie Elbertson Average Similar →
1973 The Dead, The Flesh, and The Devil - Hit Similar →
1967 The Fickle Finger of Fate Jane Hit Similar →
1964 Her and Fear Laura Berke Hit Similar →
1963 The Dead Don't Forgive Marta Super Hit Similar →
1962 Torrejón City Ruth Flop Similar →

May Heatherly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of May Heatherly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring May Heatherly is "Yo soy fulana de tal" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has May Heatherly acted in?

May Heatherly has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by May Heatherly?

Other notable films include "The Dead Don't Forgive", "Mir reicht's - ich steig aus", and "Amor es... veneno, Carlota".

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