Lana Clarkson

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Lana Clarkson (April 5, 1962 – February 3, 2003) was an American actress. She was born in Long Beach, California.

Her most notable appearance was in the Roger Corman film Barbarian Queen (1985). She is also remembered fondly for her brief role as Mrs. Vargas from the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She also appeared in numerous B movies as well as a range of television and commercial performances. Her television appearances include parts on Night Court, Silk Stalkings, Knight Rider and Wings.

Clarkson was found shot dead in 2003 in Phil Spector's mansion in Alhambra, California. Spector was formally charged with her murder on September 27, 2004. The trial is scheduled for early 2007.

[edit] External links

• Official Website
• Lana Clarkson at the Internet Movie Database
• B-movie actress named as shooting victim - story from the Guardian newspaper (February 4, 2003)
• Shooting victim was B-movie actress - story from the BBC News website (February 4, 2003)
• Actress may have killed herself - AP story at Globe and Mail website (May 6, 2004)
• Crime Library article about Lana Clarkson's death