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Roxanne KernohanAmerican actress and Playboy magazine model
Date of Birth: 20.03.1960
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Roxanne Kernohan: A Rising Star Tragically Lost
- Film Roles
- "Critters 2" and Playboy
- Later Career and Legacy
- Tragic Death
Roxanne Kernohan: A Rising Star Tragically Lost
Early Life and CareerRoxanne Kernohan, a Canadian actress and model, first gained recognition for her role in the horror film "Critters 2" (1988). Born and raised in Canada, Kernohan began her career as a model before transitioning to acting.
Film Roles
In 1987, she played the fierce Amazon warrior Meda in the post-apocalyptic action film "Phoenix the Warrior." She later portrayed a murder victim in "Deadly Pulse" (1988) and appeared alongside Traci Lords in Roger Corman's sci-fi horror flick "Not of This Earth."
"Critters 2" and Playboy
Kernohan's most iconic role came as the alien Lee in "Critters 2," a character who transforms into a cover girl-esque beauty from Playboy magazine. Her striking appearance helped boost the popularity of the film, which became more successful than its predecessor.
Later Career and Legacy
After the success of "Critters 2," Kernohan gradually disappeared from the spotlight. She made an appearance in the documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years" and had a small role in the action comedy "Tango & Cash" as a stripper.
Tragic Death
On February 15, 1993, at the age of 32, Roxanne Kernohan tragically lost her life in a car accident. Her brief but impactful career left a lasting impression on fans of cult films and the horror genre.
