Tawny Kitaen
Biography
Julie Ellen Tawny Kitaen was an American actress, model, and media personality who lived from August 5, 1961, until May 7, 2021. Her acting career began in television with roles in the films Malibu in 1983 and California Girls in 1985. She also starred in the 1984 comedies The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak and Bachelor Party, as well as the 1986 horror film Witchboard. Kitaen gained widespread recognition for her appearances in various heavy metal music videos, including Ratt’s Back for More in 1984 and Whitesnake’s Still of the Night, Is This Love, and Here I Go Again in 1987. During the 2000s, Kitaen transitioned into roles on reality television series.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
40 titles- Fifty Shades of Erotica (2015) as (archive footage)
- Come Simi (2015) as Dee Dee
- Botched (2014) as Self
- After Midnight (2014) as Rikki
- Celebrity Nude Revue: Easy 80's Volume 1 (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008) as Self
- Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008)
- The Surreal Life (2003) as Self
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Lydia Kole
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1999 (1999) as Self
- Dead Tides (1997) as Nola
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Playback (1996) as Sara Burgess
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Deianeira
- The Naked Truth (1995) as Tawny Kitaen
- Burke's Law (1994) as Rhonda Dooley
- Hercules in the Underworld (1994) as Deianeira
- Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur (1994) as Deianeira
- Hercules and the Circle of Fire (1994) as Deianeira
- Three of Hearts (1993) as Woman in Bar
- Eek! The Cat (1992) as Annabelle (voice)
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) as Mona Loveland
- Veronica Clare (1991)
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- They Came from Outer Space (1990) as Monica Bates
- Seinfeld (1989) as Isabel
- Booker (1989) as Skylar Samperton
- White Hot (1989) as Vanessa
- Married... with Children (1987) as Dominique
- Glory Years (1987) as Melinda Murphy
- Happy Hour (1987) as Misty Roberts
- Witchboard (1986) as Linda Brewster
- Instant Justice (1986) as Virginia
- Crystal Heart (1986) as Alley Daniels
- California Girls (1985) as Karen Malone
- Santa Barbara (1984) as Lis DiNapoli
- Bachelor Party (1984) as Debbie Thompson
- Gwendoline (1984) as Gwendoline
- Malibu (1983) as Mahoney's Girlfriend
- Capitol (1982)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tawny Kitaen best known for?
Tawny Kitaen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Botched (2014), The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008), Dawn of the Dead (1978), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000).
When and where was Tawny Kitaen born?
Tawny Kitaen was born on August 5, 1961 in San Diego, California, USA. They passed away on May 7, 2021.
How many credits does Tawny Kitaen have?
Tawny Kitaen has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2015.
What is Tawny Kitaen's background in cinema and television?
Julie Ellen Tawny Kitaen was an American actress, model, and media personality who lived from August 5, 1961, until May 7, 2021. Her acting career began in television with roles in the films Malibu in 1983 and California Girls in 1985. She also starred in the 1984 comedies The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Isabel — aged about 27
- Married... with Children (1987) as Dominique — aged about 25
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Lydia Kole — aged about 38
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) as Mona Loveland — aged about 29
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Deianeira — aged about 33
- Eek! The Cat (1992) as Annabelle (voice) — aged about 30
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