Alexis Arquette

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Biography

A transgender activist and character actress, Alexis Arquette was a member of the famed Arquette dynasty that also included Rosanna, Patricia and David. She earned critical acclaim as a drag queen living in the slums in "Last Exit to Brooklyn" (1989) and scored small roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992), "Threesome" (1994) and "Pulp Fiction" (1994). After lead roles in the gay-themed indies "Never Met Picasso" (1996) and "I Think I Do" …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

Robert Arquette on July 28, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Milestones

2004

Appeared in the comedy "Wasabi Tuna"

1999

Had recurring role on the Showtime series "Beggars and Choosers"

1998

Starred in the comedy "I Think I Do"

1994

Had featured role in "Pulp Fiction"

1991

TV acting debut, "The Hollow Boy" (PBS)

1989

First supporting role, "Last Exit to Brooklyn"

1986

Came out to his family as gay at age 16 (date approximate)

Awards

1997

Outfest: Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival for Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film in Never Met Picasso