<P> Heather O'Rourke ( December 27 , 1975 -- February 1 , 1988 ) was an American child actress . She was discovered by director Steven Spielberg when she was visiting MGM 's studios . Spielberg cast her as Carol Anne Freeling in the horror film Poltergeist ( 1982 ) , where she had the movie 's most recognizable line : `` They 're here ! '' She reprised the role in the second and third installments . </P>
<P> Heather O'Rourke ( December 27 , 1975 -- February 1 , 1988 ) was an American child actress . She was discovered by director Steven Spielberg when she was visiting MGM 's studios . Spielberg cast her as Carol Anne Freeling in the horror film Poltergeist ( 1982 ) , where she had the movie 's most recognizable line : `` They 're here ! '' She reprised the role in the second and third installments . </P>
who played carol anne in the movie poltergeist
who played carol anne in the movie poltergeist
Heather O'Rourke
Heather O'Rourke