Linnea Quigley
Birth Name: Linnea Quigley
Birth Date: 1958-05-27
Birth Place: Davenport, Scott County, United States
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Alternate Names: Barbara Gold, Barbara Linnea Quigley, Lenaya Quigley, Jesse Dalton, Jessie Dalton, Linnea, Pamela Peck, Christine Sharpe, Linnea Quickley, Linnea La Stray, Linnea Rainey, Kelly Lindstrom, Louisa Shepherd
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Linnea Quigley is an iconic American actress and producer widely regarded as one of the most famous
"Scream Queens" in cinematic history. Born on May 27, 1958, in Davenport, Iowa, she rose to international cult stardom during the 1980s horror boom. She is best known for her unforgettable performance as the punk-rocker "Trash" in the 1985 classic The Return of the Living Dead, a role that solidified her status as a horror legend. Throughout that decade, she appeared in numerous genre staples, including Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), Night of the Demons (1988), and Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988).
Beyond her acting career, Quigley is a multi-talented artist who has worked as a professional model, musician—fronting the band The Skirts—and author, penning her autobiography I'm Screaming as Fast as I Can. She is also a passionate advocate for animal rights and a longtime vegan, frequently collaborating with organizations like PETA to promote animal welfare.
