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Alexis Arquette

Alexis Arquette

Born:28. juuli 1969

Place of Birth:Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:11. september 2016

Known For:Acting

Biography

Alexis Arquette, born on July 28, 1969, in Los Angeles, was a prominent American actress and transgender activist. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, Alexis was the fourth child of Lewis Arquette, an actor and director, and Brenda Olivia "Mardi" Arquette, an actress. She shared the spotlight with her talented siblings Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, and David Arquette.

From a young age, Alexis showcased her acting skills, making her debut in the music video "She's a Beauty" by The Tubes at just 12 years old. Her on-screen career took off with her appearance in "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" in 1986. Known for her versatility, Alexis also performed as a female impersonator under the alias "Eva Destruction" before openly discussing her journey towards gender-affirming surgery.

Throughout her career, Arquette took on a variety of roles, ranging from leading parts in independent films like "Jumpin' at the Boneyard" (1992) and "Things I Never Told You" (1996) to supporting roles in mainstream hits like "Pulp Fiction" (1994) and "The Wedding Singer" (1998). Her work in films like "Bride of Chucky" (1998), "She's All That" (1999), and "Blended" (2014) showcased her talent and range as an actress.

Beyond her acting career, Alexis was a vocal advocate for the transgender community. She shared her personal journey openly, even documenting it in the film "Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother." Despite facing health challenges, including contracting HIV in 1987, Alexis remained an active and influential figure in both the entertainment industry and advocacy for transgender rights until her passing in 2016 at the age of 47.

Alexis Arquette's legacy lives on through her groundbreaking work in film and her unwavering dedication to raising awareness and acceptance for the transgender community. Her impact on both the entertainment world and society as a whole continues to be felt, inspiring many to embrace their true selves and stand up for what they believe in.

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Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

Fourth Man

1994

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.
Blended

Blended

Georgina

2014

Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.
Bride of Chucky

Bride of Chucky

Damien

1998

Chucky is reborn when his old flame, Tiffany, rescues his battered doll parts from a police impound.
She's All That

She's All That

Mitch

1999

High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor, leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson. Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen.
Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

Whitt

1992

Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the Depression so they can fulfill their dreams.
Spun

Spun

Moustache Cop

2003

Over the course of three days Ross, a college dropout addicted to crystal-meth, encounters a variety of oddball folks - including a stripper named Nikki and her boyfriend, the local meth producer, The Cook - but all he really wants to do is hook up with his old girlfriend, Amy.
The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer

George

1998

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.
Lords of Dogtown

Lords of Dogtown

Tranny

2005

The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Vampire DJ (uncredited)

1992

Blonde, bouncy Buffy is your typical high school cheerleader. But all that changes when a strange man informs her she's been chosen by fate to kill vampires.
Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Max's Friend (uncredited)

1986

Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.

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