Eccentricity, shocking, but most importantly - courage. Such an American actress, television presenter, producer, public person Alexis Arquette remembered the world. This year she turned 47 years old. September 11, 2016 she died at home, surrounded by relatives. At the time of death, the song she asked was played - "Starman" by David Bowie. What was this bright and memorable personality?
Alexis Arquette: Curriculum Vitae
Born in an acting dynasty, Alexis did not choose for long in which field of activity to look for herself. Her parents, brothers and sisters - all, one way or another, devoted themselves to work on television. And Alexis Arquette herself first appeared on TV at the age of 12. In the role of a boy with androgynous inclinations. It was a penniless movie in Beverly Hills. Apparently, fate itself told him even at the dawn of puberty that his gender identity was not so straightforward.
Alexis was born in Los Angeles in 1969 in a male body. Parents named the boy Robert, who later proved himself to be a talented, strong-willed man. But the general public, as happens in most cases, Alexis was remembered as a transgender actress and producer.
Alexis family was large (she had 2 brothers and 2 sisters), with French and Jewish roots. My father was engaged in producing, shooting in small roles. Mother - acting, teaching.
After her first work on TV, Alexis lived in London for some time, where she had to work in a gay club.
The first significant role of the aspiring actress took place at 22, in the movie "Last Turn to Brooklyn." There she played the role of a transvestite, and after 16 years she herself ventured to change sex.
Alexis Arquette: movies
It happened by chance or intentionally, but the heroes of Alexis in films are unconventional (transgender, homosexual). Critics called her a very talented, but underrated actress. Her roles in films are mostly secondary. And despite this, very memorable.
The most notable works that brought fame to Alexis Arquette were Pulp Fiction, Dogtown Kings, Mixed, Bride of Chucky, Aerobatics, That's All She, and many others, all about 69 roles.
She lit up in many popular projects. So, in the movie Xena, the Warrior Queen, Alexis Arquette played the role of Caligula. With another sensational American series "Friends", she is also connected by history. In addition to the fact that David, brother Alexis Arquette, married the front-line actress Courtney Cox (the role of Monica), they both played episodic roles in the series Friends. It is worth noting that thanks to her sisters and brothers, Alexis acquired many stellar relatives, such as Nicholas Cage, Tom Jane, James Howard.
The somewhat scandalous series about the extraordinary life of the California writer "Lascivious California" was not without a shocking actress. Alexis Arquette played the role of a prisoner in one of the episodes.
Work on TV
In addition to acting, the star was engaged in producing many projects, filming underground cartoons, participated in the creation of documentaries, including about herself. One of them was "She's My Brother," released in 2007. The picture tells about the process of turning Robert into Alexis Arquette.
Under the leadership of Arquette, the film "Drug Killers" (2003) was released. She is also known as a singer and performance actress. She starred in videos, for example, Robbie Williams "She is Madonna."
Gender identity
Alexis Arquette refers to transgender people. Although she played most of her roles on television as a man, she was often seen in her own shows as a woman named Eva Distraction. On the club image, it did not end. After some time, Robert asked to call him a woman (according to American law, this is possible, regardless of physiological affiliation). And at the age of 38, Arquette underwent a sex change procedure.
A documentary was shot about this, where Alexis Arquette played herself - "She's My Brother." The picture was released in 2007 in the UK under the leadership of director Matthew Barbato.
Personality
Alexis can rightfully be considered a multifaceted personality. During her short life, she managed to try herself in many occupations: in acting, in art, in music. Creativity attracted her from childhood, and she was always open to him.
Alexis did not become the leading person in the films, but her talent was visible even in minor heroes. Fortitude, the aesthetic taste of Arquette allowed her to play only where, in her opinion, the roles were outstanding and interesting. She did not consider everyone else as an option for herself.
Courage, willingness to break down stereotypes, look directly into the eyes of skeptics - all this is noted by close friends of Alexis. With respect, love and reverence for the strength of character, all the memories of her friends are imbued.
Latest events
For a long time, the cause of death Alexis was not disclosed. Not so long ago it became known that the actress for many years had AIDS and died from its complications. In the last stages, doctors were powerless, so death was considered inevitable. Alexis left beautifully - to the applause of her relatives. All donations, flowers that Alexis fans made after this, the family refused to accept. They decided to transfer all material resources to charitable organizations and foundations to help sexual minorities.
Richmond Arquette after the death of her sister said that her career was interrupted. But this was not done by death, but by the desire to live their own way.