Vanessa Angel

Vanessa Angel , Angel in 2009 Born Vanessa Madeline Angel, (1966-11-10) 10 November 1966 (age 46), London, England Occupation Actress, model Years active 1985-present Spouse(s) Rick Otto (m. 1996) Vanessa Madeline Angel (born 10 November 1966) is an English actress and former model. She played the role of Lisa on the television series Weird Science. She is also known for her role as Claudia in the film Kingpin. Early life edit: Angel was discovered by a select model management modelling agent in a London cafe as a teenager. At 16, she was signed by Ford Models and moved to New York City. During her modelling stint, Angel appeared on the covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She was also contracted as the Diet Pepsi Girl. Career edit: Angel's first film role was in the 1985 American comedy, Spies Like Us, in which she played a soldier in the Soviet Strategic Missile Forces. In 1990, she appeared in a small role in the film King of New York. Angel continued to appear in films throughout the early 1990s. In 1994, she starred in the television series Weird Science. The show ran for five seasons, ending in 1998. In 1995, Angel was cast in the role of Xena, a guest spot on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Due to an illness, she was unable to take the role. The role eventually went to Lucy Lawless. During the series run of Weird Science, Angel landed the female lead in the Farrelly brothers film, Kingpin. She played roles in Kissing a Fool with David Schwimmer, followed by a role in the 1999 film, Made Men. In 2004, she appeared in SuperBabies: Baby Geniuses 2, as Scott Baio's wife. Angel has also had roles in Sabretooth and The Perfect Score. In 2000, she guest starred in three episodes of Stargate SG-1. Angel played the role of Anise, a Tok'ra archaeologist/scientist whose Host is named Freya. Her first appearance is in the season 4 episode Upgrades, and she appeared in the two following episodes, Crossroads and Divide and Conquer. In 2005, Angel played herself in the season 2 episode of Entourage entitled I Love You Too. In 2007, she completed the independent film Blind Ambition. Vanessa has recently acted in several films including Hall Pass directed by the Farrelly brothers. She played Alison in the 5th season of Californication. Vanessa started a clothing line in 2009, VANE LA that currently sells at several boutiques, including Ron Herman in Los Angeles. Filmography edit: Film Year Title Role Notes 1985 Spies Like Us Russian Rocket Crewperson 1989 Another Chance Jackie Johanson 1990 King of New York British Female 1991 Killer Instinct Deborah Walker Alternative title: Homicidal Impulse 1992 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Stewardess 1994 Cityscrapes: Los Angeles Trouble 1994 Sleep with Me Marianne 1996 Kingpin Claudia 1998 Kissing a Fool Natasha 1999 Made Men Debra 2000 Enemies of Laughter Jennifer 2000 G-Men from Hell Gloria Lake 2001 Camouflage Cindy Davies 2001 Firetrap Beth Hooper 2002 Sabretooth Catherine Viciy 2004 The Perfect Score Anita Donlee 2004 Out for Blood Susan Hastings Alternative title: Vampires: Out for Blood 2004 SuperBabies: Baby Geniuses 2 Jean Bobbins 2005 Raging Sharks Linda Olsen Direct-to-video release 2005 Good Humor Man, TheThe Good Humor Man Ms. Barlass Uncredited 2005 Popstar Diane 2006 Monster Night Claire Ackerman Direct-to-DVD release 2008 Blind Ambition Autumn Milestone 2008 Endless Bummer Brenda Schooler 2009 Level Seven Angela 2011 Hall Pass Missy Frankenopolis 2011 A Christmas Puppy Hope, A spirit of Christmas Television Year Title Role Notes 1988 Equalizer, TheThe Equalizer Christine Hayes 1 episode 1991-, 1992 Baywatch Megan 3 episodes 1992 On the Air Chorus Girl 1 episode 1992 Raven Flight Attendant 1 episode 1992 Lady Boss Christie Television film 1992-, 1993 Reasonable Doubts Detective Peggy Elliott 7 episodes 1993 Melrose Place Karen 3 episodes 1993 Murder, She Wrote Kathryn Scofield 1 episode 1993 Cover Girl Murders, TheThe Cover Girl Murders Rachel Television film 1994 Time Trax Jane Hawkins 1 episode 1994-, 1998 Weird Science Lisa 88 episodes 1997 Veronica's Closet Suzanne 2 episodes 2000 Partners Angel Television film 2000 Stargate SG-1 Anise/Freya 3 episodes 2002 Sabretooth Catherine Viciy Television film 2003 Division, TheThe Division Mary Turner 1 episode 2004 Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys Erica Sharpe Television film 2005 Criminal Intent Susan Grace Television film 2005 Entourage Herself 1 episode 2007 Planet Raptor: Raptor Island 2 Dr. Anna Rogers Television film 2009 Saving Grace Pauline Hoover 1 episode 2009 Mars Shuttle Murders, TheThe Mars Shuttle Murders Helena Kirkowski Television film 2009 Shark Biscuit Detective Patricia Henley Television film 2012 Californication Alison Season 5 Episode 2

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