Lana Clarkson facts for kids
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Lana Clarkson
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Clarkson in a promotional photo
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Lana Jean Clarkson
April 5, 1962 Long Beach, California, U.S.
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| Died | February 3, 2003 (aged 40) Alhambra, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Pacific Union College |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1982–2003 |
Lana Jean Clarkson (born April 5, 1962 – died February 3, 2003) was an American actress and model. She became well-known in the 1980s for starring in several fantasy films where she played strong female warriors.
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Early Life and Moving to California
Lana Clarkson was born in Long Beach, California. She grew up in the hills of Sonoma County, California. She had a brother named Jessee and a sister named Fawn.
While living in Northern California, she went to Cloverdale High School. She also attended Pacific Union College Preparatory School. In 1978, her family moved back to Southern California. They settled in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. After this move, Lana decided to pursue a career in acting and modeling.
Lana Clarkson's Acting Career
In the early 1980s, Lana Clarkson started getting small roles in movies and TV shows. Her first movie appearance was in Fast Times at Ridemont High (1982). She played Mrs. Vargas, a science teacher's wife. This was her first role where she had lines to speak. She also appeared briefly in the movie Scarface (1983).
Lana became famous for her roles in five fantasy films made by producer Roger Corman. Her first big role was in Deathstalker (1983). In this movie, she played Kaira, a female warrior. Roger Corman's films were often made for young male viewers.
Her work in Deathstalker led her to the main role in Corman's next film, Barbarian Queen (1985). Roger Corman even called her "the original Xena". This was because she played a strong female hero in action-packed roles.
In 1987, Lana Clarkson was in the comedy film Amazon Women on the Moon. After that, she starred in the sequel to Barbarian Queen, called Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back. She also appeared in the horror film The Haunting of Morella (1990).
Other Roles and Interests
Lana Clarkson' was popular at comic book conventions. She would sign autographs for her fans. She also appeared in many other movies and TV shows. Some of her TV appearances included Night Court, Silk Stalkings, and Knight Rider. Her last acting role was in the TV show Black Scorpion in 2001.
Besides acting, Lana also worked as a fashion model. She traveled to many countries for photo shoots. These included Japan, Greece, Italy, and France.
In the 1980s, she volunteered weekly at Project Angel Food. This charity delivers food to people in Los Angeles who are sick with HIV or AIDS.
As she got older, Lana's acting career became more challenging. She started her own website to sell signed DVDs of her films. She also talked directly with her fans there. Even though she was known for action roles, Lana really wanted to be a comedian. She worked on a stand-up comedy act.
In 2001, Lana created a showcase reel called Lana Unleashed. In early 2003, she took a part-time job as a hostess at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California.
Passing Away
In 2003, Lana Clarkson passed away at the home of music producer Phil Spector.
See also
In Spanish: Lana Clarkson para niños
