Kymberly Herrin
Kymberly Herrin | |
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| Born | Kymberly Ellen Herrin October 2, 1957 Santa Barbara County, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 2022 (aged 65) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1981–1990 |
| Known for | Ghostbusters (1984) |
Kymberly Ellen Herrin (October 2, 1957 – October 28, 2022) was an American actress, model and Playboy Playmate.[1] She was best known for her role as the "Dream Ghost" in Ghostbusters (1984) and for appearances in films like Romancing the Stone (1984) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Herrin also appeared in the music video for ZZ Top's song Legs.[2]
Early life
[edit | edit source]Herrin was born in Santa Barbara County, California, on October 2, 1957.[3] She was of French, Swedish and Filipino descent and graduated from Santa Barbara Senior High School in 1975.[3] She lived most of her life in Santa Barbara.
Career
[edit | edit source]Modeling
[edit | edit source]Herrin was chosen as Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for March 1981.[4] Her centerfold was photographed by Arny Freytag. She later appeared on the magazine's covers in September 1982 and September 1983.[4] In addition to her work for Playboy, she modelled for various fashion and swimwear brands, including Ralph Lauren.[3]
Acting
[edit | edit source]Herrin gained pop-culture recognition for portraying the "Dream Ghost" in Ghostbusters (1984).[5] That same year, she appeared as Angelina in Romancing the Stone.[3] She also appeared in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) in a cameo role as a Playboy Playmate.[3]
Music videos
[edit | edit source]She appeared in the ZZ Top video for Legs, one of the band's iconic MTV-era videos.[6]
Personal life and death
[edit | edit source]Herrin lived most of her life in Santa Barbara, California.[7] She died there on October 28, 2022, at the age of 65.[8]
Selected filmography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Dream Ghost | Uncredited |
| 1984 | Romancing the Stone | Angelina | Opening sequence |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Playboy Playmate | Cameo |
See also
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