Jennifer G. Wright (born March 23, 1962) is an American former actress who made her film debut portraying the role of Cushie in the

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'' in 1982. That same year she made an appearance in the live-action/animated psychological musical drama film ''

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'', playing an American

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Career

Wright had roles in both '' The Wild Life'' (1984) as Eileen and ''

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'' (1985) as Felicia. She also starred with

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in the 1986 thriller ''

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'', with

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as Mae in the 1987 cult horror classic ''

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'', and alongside

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in the 1988 drama ''

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''. Wright had a lead role in 1989's ''

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'', and small parts in the films ''

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'' (1990) and ''

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'' (1992).

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