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Raven De La Croix
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Lynn Christie Martin
August 24, 1947 |
| Other names | Raven De Lumiere |
Raven De La Croix, born Lynn Christie Martin on August 24, 1947, is an American actress. She is well-known for her main role in the 1976 film Up!, directed by Russ Meyer. When Russ Meyer first met her, she had no previous acting experience. She is also the granddaughter of Lieutenant William Knox Martin, who was a pioneer in aviation.
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Early Life and Career
Raven De La Croix was born as Lynn Christie Martin in Manhattan, New York City. She grew up in a family with eight children, where she was the oldest. Her unique appearance comes from her father's Comanche heritage and her mother's French background.
Before becoming an actress, she worked as a licensed nurse at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. She also had other jobs, including giving educational talks in prisons. Later, a talent scout for Eddie Foy Jr. noticed her in a Hollywood restaurant. This led to her meeting with film director Russ Meyer.
Film Roles
Raven De La Croix has appeared in several films throughout her career. She often performed her own stunts and even designed her own costumes for some of her roles.
Notable Films
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 1976 | Up! | Margo Winchester | (also designed her own costumes and performed her own stunts) |
| 1977 | The Chicken Chronicles | Mrs. Worth | |
| 1977 | The Happy ... Goes to Washington | ||
| 1978 | Jokes My Folks Never Told Me | Bride | |
| 1980 | The Blues Brothers | Woman in Concert Crowd | (uncredited) |
| 1983 | Screwballs | Miss Anna Tomical | |
| 1984 | The Lost Empire | Whitestar | (also associate producer, costume designer, acted as animal handler and performed her own stunts) |
| 1987 | Heat and Sunlight | as herself, Raven De La Croix | |
| 1996 | The Elastic Zenith | Narrator | (co-producer, documentary) |
| 2001 | The Double-D Avenger | Dr. De La Croix | |
| 2005 | Frankenstein vs. the Creature from Blood Cove | Gypsy Woman | |
| 2006 | Alien Secrets | Brandon's Sister-in-Law | (co-producer) |
Television Appearances
Raven De La Croix has also appeared in television productions.
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 1982 | Hear No Evil | Candy Burns | |
| 1987 | A Current Affair | as Rev. Dr. Lynn Christie Ana |
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