An actress who was seriously discussed only after her death. She gave great hopes, but they, one might say, did not materialize. Lana Clarkson is an artist who could be proud of only one of her significant role. She left this world at the age of 40 and after that became a true legend. What was the reason for such an early departure from life and how did the actress's career develop? We'll figure out.
Biography
The future actress and model Lana Clarkson was born in the town of Long Beach, California, on April 5, 1962. The girl had a sister and a brother, with whom she grew up in the Napa Valley, where they lived with her father. In the late 70s, the head of the family died, and his already adult children move to the San Fernando Valley (also California). From a young age, Lana Clarkson, looking at herself, understood that she could not dream of anything other than a career as a model. Long legs, blond hair, amazing appearance - she had all the data for career growth in this area. She did not exclude the possibility of working as an actress. For Lana it was important to be in the spotlight, in a party, in the cycle of chic life. Therefore, visits to Los Angeles have become routine for her. There she regularly participated in castings, but the first roles that she managed to get were not in the movies, but in advertising. So she became the face of many brands, and subsequently - a model, but not very famous.
First episodic roles
In the early 80's, Lana Clarkson’s photo could be easily found in any magazines, and her face flashed on TV every now and then. Many producers became interested in her personality and talent, and the girl began to receive first offers from them. Of course, her debut was the episodic role, almost imperceptible. Among the paintings where you can see young Lana, we will name the following: the fantasy action movie "Death Stalker", the fantastic thriller "Brainstorm", even the iconic picture of Brian De Palma - "The Scarface". As a young artist reassured herself, this is only the beginning. She will reach the big roles, but for now you can make the necessary acquaintances and hone your acting talent.
First and last major role
The culmination of Lana Clarkson’s creative career is 1985. It was at this time that she played the main role in a fantastic action movie called "Queen of the Barbarians". The film itself is not considered a cult. Firstly, it was created by the Argentine director - Hector Oliver, who did not have the necessary status and connections in Hollywood. Secondly, it was obvious that the producers were stingy with special effects and scenery. All this was compensated by the abundance of erotic scenes and naked parts of female bodies in the frame. But for Lana, this picture was a creative breakthrough, a chance to show her talent and beauty.
Further work
Fate played a cruel joke on the girl. They talked about her after the premiere of the movie "Queen of the Barbarians", but also quickly forgotten. Subsequently, she took part in the filming of dozens of films and TV shows, and again in secondary positions. Gradually, this chance slipped away from the girl, and she returned to the advertisement again. Fees also decreased significantly, which forced the model and actress to look for another kind of activity in order to live with dignity and in accordance with Hollywood standards. And such work was found - she worked at the House of Blues restaurant, where she was in the role of a hostess, kindly welcomed and escorted important guests.
Filmography
Well, now we suggest recalling films with Lana Clarkson, in which we could see her face at least briefly.
- Jeffersons - 1975-1985.
- "The boat of love" - 1977-1986.
- "Knight of the Road" - 1982-1986.
- Brainstorming - 1983.
- "Team A" - 1983.
- Death Stalker - 1983.
- "Hotel" - 1983-1988.
- "The Scarface" - 1983.
- "The Night Court" - 1984-1992.
- "Who's the boss here" - 1984-1992.
- "The Queen of Vampires" - 1985.
- "Amazon on the Moon" - 1987.
- "Queen of the Barbarians 2" - 1989.
- "The Return of Satan" - 1990.
- "Wings" - 1990-1997.
- "Love in Paris" - 1997.
- "18 Wheels of Justice" - 2000-2001.
- "Black Scorpion" - 2001.
- March - 2001.
The killing of Lana Clarkson
The photo of the actress has long been forgotten by many, Lana did not appear even in commercials. She plunged into work in a nightclub-restaurant, where blues fans gathered to ensure their existence and pay bills. Once on a visit to her club visited the director Fil Spektr, who was popular and very popular at the time. Not recognizing the celebrity, Lana did not let the man into the club. Further details of how the actress ended up in his house are unknown even to the court. But the fact remains - 40-year-old Clarkson was found in the Spectra mansion with a shot through his head.
That night, Phil Spectr fired his bodyguard, whose main task was to keep the director on a cannon shot from alcohol. Phil came to the Blues Club, being in an extremely drunk state. He further refuted the fact that he killed Lana, claiming that she accidentally shot herself in the mouth. In 2009, he was tried and sentenced to 19 years in prison.
Conclusion
Lana Clarkson, alas, did not enter the front ranks of Hollywood celebrities. Her career was in the shadows, few people knew about her, but her face at the same time remained familiar and recognizable. The woman herself, until recently, hoped for the very chance that fate would present her. She believed that she would meet the right acquaintance, looking for connections among actors and directors. Perhaps she would have succeeded, if not for such a tragic story.