Post by phantomdroid on May 22, 2006 1:28:00 GMT 10
BIO: Born, 1972. Christa appeared in several made for TV movies, TV series and even a few Hollywood films (see filmography) but her most memorable role was in 1987 when she starred as a desperate, demon-fighting teenager in the supernatural thriller "The Gate" (a favorite among horror genre fans that still remains popular even today.) For that role, Christa won the award for best young actress in a horror motion picture at the ninth annual Youth in Film Awards (1986-87.) It was her second win (she had previously won in the exceptional performance by a young actress in a television special or mini-series category at the seventh annual YFA's in 1984-85 for the CBS Network's "Not my Kid.") With two awards under her belt, it seemed that this child star was on the rise, sadly however, she performed only a few minor roles on television and in film before disappearing from the entertainment industry completely. Her current projects and status as an actor are unknown.
FILMOGRAPHY (Includes TV):
"The Secret of Lost Creek" (1992) TV Series .... Camie
Ellen's Father (1990) .... Ellen
Scandal in a Small Town (1988) (TV) .... Julie
"Growing Pains"
- Broadway Bound (1987) TV Episode .... Monica Shackleford
- A Star Is Born (1987) TV Episode .... Monica Shackleford
- Fast Times at Dewey High (1986) TV Episode .... Elaine Dooley
The Gate (1987) .... Al
Convicted: A Mother's Story (1987) (TV) .... Tiffany Nickerson
8 Million Ways to Die (1986) .... Laurie Scudder
News at Eleven (1986) (TV) .... April Gibbs
Explorers (1985)....Lori's party kid
The Bad Seed (1985) (TV) .... Rhoda Penmark
Not My Kid (1985) (TV) .... Kelly Bower
Micki + Maude (1984) .... Alice Lanford
The Burning Bed (1984) (TV) .... Christy age 12
"Silver Spoons"
- Mr. Cool (1984) TV Episode .... Carol
Christa appears to have 'retired' from the business. A shame really...her acting talent was indeed, exceptional.