Alexis Arquette (1969-2016) was an American actress, musician, and performance artist, known for her roles in films like 'Pulp Fiction,' 'The Wedding Singer,' and 'Bride of Chucky.' A member of the Arquette acting family, she was a vocal transgender activist, documenting her transition in the film 'Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother.' She used her platform to advocate for transgender rights and visibility, becoming an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community.
On July 28, 1969, Alexis Arquette was born as a male in Los Angeles, California.
In 1982, at the age of 12, Alexis Arquette had her first acting gig in the music video "She's a Beauty" by The Tubes.
In 1986, Alexis Arquette made her big screen debut in an uncredited role as Alexis, in Down and Out in Beverly Hills.
Alexis Arquette contracted HIV in 1987.
In 1992, Alexis Arquette had a starring role in a small production called Jumpin' at the Boneyard.
In 1994, Alexis Arquette appeared in both Threesome and Pulp Fiction.
In 1996, Alexis Arquette had a starring role in Things I Never Told You.
In 1997, Alexis Arquette had a starring role in I Think I Do.
In 1998, Alexis Arquette appeared in The Wedding Singer and Bride of Chucky.
In 1999, Alexis Arquette appeared in She's All That.
In 2001, Alexis Arquette played Roman emperor Caligula in Xena: Warrior Princess and guest starred in the Friends episode "The One with Chandler's Dad".
In 2004, Alexis Arquette expressed an interest in undergoing gender-transitioning medical treatment.
In September 2005, VH1 announced Alexis Arquette as one of the celebrity house-guests on the 6th season of The Surreal Life.
By 2006, Alexis Arquette completed her transition.
On January 31, 2007, Alexis Arquette was a featured celebrity client and guest judge on the première episode of Bravo's reality show Top Design.
In 2007, the film documenting Alexis Arquette's transition, Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Amid increasing health complications in 2013, Alexis began presenting again as a man.
In 2014, Alexis Arquette appeared in Blended.
On September 11, 2016, Alexis Arquette, an American actress and transgender activist, passed away.
Alexis Arquette died in 2016 at the age of 47, following a life of entertainment, advocacy, and health challenges.