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.
July 28, 1969: Alexis Arquette's Birth
On July 28, 1969, Alexis Arquette was born as a male in Los Angeles, California.
1982: First acting gig in "She's a Beauty" music video
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.
1986: Big Screen Debut in Down and Out in Beverly Hills
In 1986, Alexis Arquette made her big screen debut in an uncredited role as Alexis, in Down and Out in Beverly Hills.
1992: Starring Role in Jumpin' at the Boneyard
In 1992, Alexis Arquette had a starring role in a small production called Jumpin' at the Boneyard.
1994: Appearances in Threesome and Pulp Fiction
In 1994, Alexis Arquette appeared in both Threesome and Pulp Fiction.
1996: Starring Role in Things I Never Told You
In 1996, Alexis Arquette had a starring role in Things I Never Told You.
1997: Starring Role in I Think I Do
In 1997, Alexis Arquette had a starring role in I Think I Do.
1998: Appearances in The Wedding Singer and Bride of Chucky
In 1998, Alexis Arquette appeared in The Wedding Singer and Bride of Chucky.
1999: Appearance in She's All That
In 1999, Alexis Arquette appeared in She's All That.
2001: Role in Xena: Warrior Princess and guest appearance in Friends
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".
2004: Expressed interest in gender-transitioning medical treatment
In 2004, Alexis Arquette expressed an interest in undergoing gender-transitioning medical treatment.
September 2005: Celebrity House-guest on The Surreal Life
In September 2005, VH1 announced Alexis Arquette as one of the celebrity house-guests on the 6th season of The Surreal Life.
2006: Transition Completed
By 2006, Alexis Arquette completed her transition.
January 31, 2007: Guest Judge on Top Design
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.
2007: Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother Debuted at Tribeca Film Festival
In 2007, the film documenting Alexis Arquette's transition, Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival.
2013: Began presenting again as a man
Amid increasing health complications in 2013, Alexis began presenting again as a man.
2014: Appearance in Blended
In 2014, Alexis Arquette appeared in Blended.
September 11, 2016: Alexis Arquette's Death
On September 11, 2016, Alexis Arquette, an American actress and transgender activist, passed away.
2016: Death at Age 47
Alexis Arquette died in 2016 at the age of 47, following a life of entertainment, advocacy, and health challenges.
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