Dana Barrett

Biography

Dana Barrett is a fictional character in the Ghostbusters franchise, portrayed by actress Sigourney Weaver. She is a cellist living in New York City and is the Ghostbusters' first client.

Ghostbusters 1984

In 1984, Dana begins experiencing paranormal activity in her apartment, including eggs frying on their own and a terrifying apparition of a Terror Dog in her refrigerator. She contacts the Ghostbusters, who investigate and find evidence of a powerful demonic entity... Sign in / Sign up to learn more about Dana Barrett

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