Alexis Arquette
Alexis Arquette (July 28, 1969 – September 11, 2016) was an American actress and transgender activist.
Born in Los Angeles, she was the fourth of five children to Lewis Arquette, an actor and director, and Brenda Olivia "Mardi" (née Nowak), an actress. Coming from a family deeply entrenched in the entertainment industry, Alexis was the sibling of actors Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, and David Arquette. Her career began in her youth, appearing aged 12 in the music video "She's a Beauty" by The
Arquette's personal life was marked by her vocal support for the transgender community and candidness about her own transition journey, which was documented in the film Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother. Despite facing health challenges, including contracting HIV in 1987 and later health complications, Arquette continued to be an active figure in entertainment and advocacy, until her death in 2016 aged 47.
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Born
Jul 28, 1969
Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
Sep 11, 2016
Known For
Acting
Movies
63 acting
2 crew
Popularity
1.1
Known For
Pulp Fiction
1994
as Fourth Man
Blended
2014
as Georgina
Bride of Chucky
1998
as Damien
She's All That
1999
as Mitch
The Wedding Singer
1998
as George
Lords of Dogtown
2005
as Tranny
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1992
as Vampire DJ (uncredited)
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror
1998
as Greg
Of Mice and Men
1992
as Whitt
Threesome
1994
as Dick
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