Heather Wahlquist
- Actress
- Writer
Heather Wahlquist is an actress and writer. A native Oklahoman, Wahlquist aspired to be an actress at an early age
and came to Hollywood after studying drama at the University of
Oklahoma.
Her most recent project is "Yellow," in which she not only
stars, but also co-wrote in collaboration with the film's director,
Nick Cassavetes. This wildly inventive and visually dazzling film
follows a young substitute teacher, Mary (Wahlquist), who escapes from
her drudging everyday life by fantasizing bizarre parallel realities.
In addition to Wahlquist, the film stars Sienna Miller, Ray Liotta,
Melanie Griffith and Gena Rowlands. "Yellow" premiered at the 2012
Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in theatres in
2013. Entertainment Tonight said the film was "led by a star-making
performance from Wahlquist," and boasted "a stellar script that is sure
to leave everyone talking."
Other acting credits include "My Sister's Keeper," alongside Cameron
Diaz and Abigail Breslin, playing Kelly, who put her life on hold to
help her needy sister; the critically acclaimed "The Notebook," with an
all-star cast that included Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands
and James Garner, playing Sara, the uninhibited best friend who
introduced Noah and Allie; "John Q" with Denzel Washington, playing
Julie, the battered hostage who had one of the movie's most memorable
moments during the infamous fight scene; "Alpha Dog" with Bruce Willis
and Justin Timberlake, playing Wanda, the spunky, drug-addled
girlfriend of Ben Foster's leading character; "Good Advice" with
Charlie Sheen, playing Sarah, the straight-laced secretary; and "Lonely
Street" with Robert Patrick and Joe Mantegna, playing Kathy, the
well-intentioned wife who helps her husband overcome his little man
complex. Wahlquist also appeared in the Emmy-winning movie "The
Incredible Mrs. Ritchie," starring Gena Rowlands and James Caan.
She currently lives in Los Angeles with her daughter.
and came to Hollywood after studying drama at the University of
Oklahoma.
Her most recent project is "Yellow," in which she not only
stars, but also co-wrote in collaboration with the film's director,
Nick Cassavetes. This wildly inventive and visually dazzling film
follows a young substitute teacher, Mary (Wahlquist), who escapes from
her drudging everyday life by fantasizing bizarre parallel realities.
In addition to Wahlquist, the film stars Sienna Miller, Ray Liotta,
Melanie Griffith and Gena Rowlands. "Yellow" premiered at the 2012
Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in theatres in
2013. Entertainment Tonight said the film was "led by a star-making
performance from Wahlquist," and boasted "a stellar script that is sure
to leave everyone talking."
Other acting credits include "My Sister's Keeper," alongside Cameron
Diaz and Abigail Breslin, playing Kelly, who put her life on hold to
help her needy sister; the critically acclaimed "The Notebook," with an
all-star cast that included Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands
and James Garner, playing Sara, the uninhibited best friend who
introduced Noah and Allie; "John Q" with Denzel Washington, playing
Julie, the battered hostage who had one of the movie's most memorable
moments during the infamous fight scene; "Alpha Dog" with Bruce Willis
and Justin Timberlake, playing Wanda, the spunky, drug-addled
girlfriend of Ben Foster's leading character; "Good Advice" with
Charlie Sheen, playing Sarah, the straight-laced secretary; and "Lonely
Street" with Robert Patrick and Joe Mantegna, playing Kathy, the
well-intentioned wife who helps her husband overcome his little man
complex. Wahlquist also appeared in the Emmy-winning movie "The
Incredible Mrs. Ritchie," starring Gena Rowlands and James Caan.
She currently lives in Los Angeles with her daughter.