Monica Potter is an actress, who has flown under the Hollywood radar for over a decade. She has been linked to singer-songwriter Adam Duritz of the band Counting Crows, even rumored to be the inspiration for their This Desert Life single "Mrs. Potter."
From her secondary performance as Tricia Poe in Michael Bay's Con Air to her spotlight-grabbing role in the remake of Wes Craven classic Last House on the Left, this actress has made the most out of all her roles along the way.
This article spotlights Monica Potter in film.
The Last House on the Left (2009)
As Emma Collingwood, Monica Potter plays a 41-year old mother forced into a role of vengeance and survival after realizing the people she and her family have given shelter to are actually responsible for a brutal attack earlier that day on her teenage daughter.
Lower Learning (2008)
Potter stars as Laura Buchwald, a teacher who's seen better days with a marriage going nowhere. Monica has a real opportunity to flex her comedic muscles in this largely forgotten raunch comedy.
Saw (2004)
Potter is Alison Gordon, a potential victim of Jigsaw in this, the original film in the enormously popular Saw franchise.
I'm with Lucy (2002)
Potter plays the title role of Lucy, a young woman running a 5-blind date gauntlet inside of a year. One of them is Mr. Right. Monica Potter shines in this romantic comedy that proves everyone is a little nuts when it comes to love.
Along Came a Spider (2001)
Potter stars opposite Morgan Freeman in this, the second film of the Alex Cross series (preceded by Kiss the Girls). She is Jezzie Flannigan, a sidekick and possible suspect in a kidnapping plot Cross must get to the bottom of.
Head Over Heels (2001)
Potter is Amanda, an average everyday girl, who rents an extra room with four supermodels and falls in love with an FBI agent (Freddie Prinze, Jr.) on the trail of a diamond smuggling ring. Critics hated it, but fans seem to like it.
Heaven or Vegas (1999)
Potter's Lilli takes a back seat to the bittersweet romance of stars Yasmine Bleeth and Richard Grieco.
Patch Adams (1998)
As Carin, Potter plays the love interest for Hunter "Patch" Adams (Robin Williams). Her character's arc is noted as being one of the most memorable things about the film, combining comedy and tragedy in an otherwise cliche-riddled film.
Without Limits (1998)
Potter plays Mary Marckx, a supporter and love interest of the legendary track star Steve Prefontaine. The film focuses much of its attention to their relationship. She and Billy Crudup (Prefontaine) are the backbone of what is considered one of director Robert Towne's (Chinatown) greatest films.
A Cool, Dry Place (1998)
As Kate Durrell, Potter gives a conflicting performance that is both sympathetic and aggravating as a deadbeat wife, who tries to assert herself back in her husband and son's life, while they simply try to move on with theirs. One of her meatiest roles, Potter co-stars with Vince Vaughn and Joey Lauren Adams.
Con Air (1997) .... Tricia Poe
Potter has very little to do in this Nicolas Cage action vehicle, but it does give her opportunities she wastes no time capitalizing upon.
About Monica Potter
Monica Potter is a 38-year old Cleveland native and mother of two. She is also one of the most beautifully talented, underrated actresses in Hollywood. Watch for her in the remake of Wes Craven's Last House on the Left March 13, 2009.
Notes
To read more about Monica Potter and her career, visit IMDB.
To check out the theatrical trailer for the Last House on the Left remake, visit the official site.
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