Desiree Gould

Biography

Desiree Joan Gould (March 27, 1945 – May 24, 2021) was an American actress born in New York City to a Jewish mother and Russian-Italian father. A classically trained singer and dancer, she transitioned to acting after years of various jobs and took training with esteemed institutions before making her on-screen debut. She is best known for her roles as Nurse Malliard in "Tales of Poe" (2014) and Aunt Martha in the cult classic slasher film "Sleepaway Camp" (1983).