Pamela Jayne Soles (née Hardon; born July 17, 1950 in Frankfurt, West Germany) is an American actress, best known for her roles in such films as Carrie (1976), Halloween (1978), Breaking Away, Rock 'n' Roll High School, Stripes, and Jawbreaker.
Soles has been married to musician J. Steven Soles, actor Dennis Quaid, and aviator Skip Holm. She has two children.
Works with P. J. Soles:
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Film roles
- 1975 Blood Bath
- 1976 Carrie (1976): Norma Watson
- 1976 The Boy in the Plastic Bubble: Deborah (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1977 The Possessed: Marty (TV Movie)
- 1977 Calling Dr Storm MD: Sarah Baynes (TV Movie)
- 1978 Our Winning Season: Cindy Hawkins
- 1978 Zuma Beach: Nancy (TV Movie)
- 1978 Halloween (1978): Lynda Van Der Klok
- 1979 Old Boyfriends: Sandy
- 1979 Rock 'n' Roll High School: Riff Randell
- 1979 Breaking Away: Suzy
- 1980 Private Benjamin: Pvt. Wanda Winter
- 1981 Stripes: Stella Hansen
- 1981 Soggy Bottom USA: Sharlene
- 1983 The Other Woman: Mary Louise
- 1983 Sawyer And Finn: Becky Thatcher (TV Movie)
- 1984 Listen To The City: Sophia
- 1984 Innocent Prey: Cathy Wills
- 1985 Sweet Dreams: Wanda
- 1988 Saigon Commandos: Jean Lassiter
- 1989 BORN: Liz
- 1990 Alienator: Tara
- 1991 Soldiers Fortune: Debra
- 1995 The Power Within: Mrs. Applegate
- 1995 Out There: Religious Nut (TV Movie)
- 1996 Uncle Sam: Madge Cronin
- 1997 Little Bigfoot: Carolyn
- 1999 Jawbreaker: Mrs. Purr
- 2000 Blast: Deputy
- 2000 Mirror Mirror 4 Reflections: Annika’s Mom
- 2001 Kept: Celia
- 2005 Pee Stains And Other Disasters: Jenny
- 2005 Murder On The Yellow Brick Road: Hannah Gruber
- 2005 The Devil's Rejects: Susan
- 2005 Death By Engagement: Mrs. Starkington
- 2006 The Tooth Fairy: Mrs. MacDonald
- 2006 Ray Of Sunshine: Mother
- 2006 No Place Like Home: P. J.
- 2006 Dead Calling: Valerie Redmond
- 2008 Love In The Age Of Fishsticks: God
- 2008 Prank: Marianne
- 2008 Alone In The Dark 2: Martha
- 2011 Beg: Eva Fox
- 2012 The Butterfly Room: Lauren
- 2013 Chastity Bites: Lea’s Mom
- 2016 Grindsploitation: Dr. Ramone
- 2018 Halloween (2018): Teacher
- 2019 Candy Corn: Marcy Taylor
- 2019 Killer Therapy: Dr. Emily Lewis
- 2019 Hanukkah: Mrs. Horowitz
Short film roles
- 2002 Silence: Jan
Television roles
- 1976 The Blue Knight: Minnesota (1 episode)
- 1982 Romance Theatre: Cassie (5 episodes)
- 1983-84 Simon & Simon: “Crazy Susan” Sackwell/Martie Collins (2 episodes)
- 1984 Cheers: Julie (1 episode)
- 1984 Airwolf: Ellie (1 episode)
- 1985 Hardcastle and McCormick: Ellen Styner (1 episode)
- 1986 Knight Rider: Ellen Whitby (1 episode)
- 1994 Rebel Highway: Evelyn Randall (1 episode)
Video game roles
- 1993 Prize Fighter: June
