Erica Gavin
Biography
Erica Gavin is an American film actress born Donna Graff on July 22, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for playing the title role in Russ Meyer's 1968 film Vixen! She is the daughter of blacklisted actor Fred Graff and Madeleine Rosenteil. At the age of 19, she worked as a topless dancer in Hollywood alongside two other future Russ Meyer stars, Haji and Tura Satana. Her filmography includes a total of twelve known acting credits on the movie database, reflecting her career in the film industry.
Career overview
Erica Gavin is an American film actress who was born Donna Graff on July 22, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are the blacklisted actor Fred Graff and Madeleine Rosenteil. Before her film career began, Gavin worked at age 19 as a topless dancer in Hollywood alongside two other future Russ Meyer stars, Haji and Tura Satana.
Gavin is best known for playing the title role in Russ Meyer's 1968 film Vixen! Her acting work spans a total of twelve known credits according to biographical data from The Movie Database. Beyond her appearance in the well-known 1968 feature, details regarding the full scope of her film and television projects remain part of her recorded acting history.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies (2020) as Self
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
- Babes Behind Bars (2013)
- 3 Stories About Evil (2008) as Mrs. Harris
- Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy (2006) as Self
- Caged Heat (1974) as Jacqueline Wilson
- Godmonster of Indian Flats (1973) as Girl at bar
- Erika's Hot Summer (1971) as Erika
- Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Roxanne
- Vixen! (1968) as Vixen Palmer
- The Initiation (1968) as Jan
- Red Line 7000 (1965) as Girl in Nightclub (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Erica Gavin best known for?
Erica Gavin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Caged Heat (1974), Minority Report (2015), Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970), Vixen! (1968).
When and where was Erica Gavin born?
Erica Gavin was born on July 22, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Erica Gavin have?
Erica Gavin has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2020.
What is Erica Gavin's background in cinema and television?
Erica Gavin is an American film actress born Donna Graff on July 22, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for playing the title role in Russ Meyer's 1968 film Vixen! She is the daughter of blacklisted actor Fred Graff and Madeleine Rosenteil. At the age of 19, she worked as a topless dancer in Hollywood ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Roxanne — aged about 22
- Vixen! (1968) as Vixen Palmer — aged about 20
- Red Line 7000 (1965) as Girl in Nightclub (uncredited) — aged about 17
- Caged Heat (1974) as Jacqueline Wilson — aged about 26
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