Nancy Allen is an American actress, best known for her roles in the films 'Carrie' and 'RoboCop'. She is married to director Brian De Palma and has two children. Her first major role was as Chris Hargensen in the 1976 horror film 'Carrie'. She also starred in the 1987 science fiction action film 'RoboCop' as Officer Anne Lewis. Her other film credits include 'Dressed to Kill', 'Blow Out', and 'The Fury'. She has also appeared in television shows such as 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'The West Wing'. Her stage name is Keene, while her birth name is Rollo.