Kathy Lester

Actor · Born May 1, 1957 (69) · Los Angeles, California, USA

Kathy Lester is very well-known in the Phantasm world due to her erotic performance as "The Lady in Lavender", The Tall Man's female alter ego in Phantasm (1979). She portrayed a very mysterious femme-fatale, who could be as seductive as dangerous, becoming a favorite of many fans. Fifteen years later, she returned to the Phantasm universe in Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994), making a cameo appearance as a sexy nurse during the opening sequence.

What are Kathy Lester's films like?

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Shapeshifteras Lady in Lavender in Phantasm (1979)

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Where can I watch Kathy Lester's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 3 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, on Shudder (2).

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Filmography

3 credits, 3 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

Phantasm: Ravager(2016)
as Lady in Lavender
Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead(1994)
as Attending Nurse
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
Phantasm(1979)
as Lady in Lavender
Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

Career shape

Biggest box office

Phantasm (1979)

$12M worldwide

Highest rated

Phantasm (1979)

Midcredits 68^th

Film career

19792016

Peak 1979 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.