Diminutive, feisty blonde performer who played a heroin addict in Neil Jordan's "Mona Lisa" (1986) and has also been noted for her work in John Boorman's "Hope and Glory" (1987) and as the lead of Ken Russell's "The Rainbow" (1989). She gained a foothold in American TV, co-starring in the acclaimed drama series "Homefront" (ABC, 1991-93).
- Also Credited As:
Ren Blanco, Samantha Davis, Sammi Davis-Voss
- Born:
June 21, 1964 in Kidderminster, England, United Kingdom
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Job Titles:
Actor
Education
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Kidderminster College of Further Education, Kidderminster, England, English and drama
Milestones
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1981 Performed with the Big Brum Theatre and Educational Company (Birmingham)
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1983 Moved to London
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1986 Film acting debut in Mona Lisa
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1989 First starring role in The Rainbow
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1989 Moved to California
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Co-starred as a British war bride on TV series, Homefront
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Moved on her own to Birmingham after quitting high school; suffered from anorexia
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TV debut in ITV s Auf Wiedersehen, Pet