Quick Facts
Born:
1967-11-06
Birthplace:
Eugene, Oregon, USA
Credits:
8 Total Roles
Rebecca Schaeffer
Acting
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Biography
Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer was an American actress and model. She began her career as a teen model before moving on to acting. In 1986, she landed the role of Patricia "Patti" Russell in the CBS comedy My Sister Sam. The series was canceled in 1988, and she appeared in several films, including the black comedy Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills. At the age of 21, she was shot and killed by Robert John Bardo, a 19-year-old obsessed fan who had been stalking her. Schaeffer’s death helped lead to the passage in California of legislation aimed at preventing stalking.
Known For
Radio Days
Communist's Daughter
Amazing Stories
Ms. Crownings
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
Zandra
Hollywood Demons
Self (archive footage)
Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair
Cheryl
My Sister Sam
Patti Russell
Out of Time
Pam Wallace
The End of Innocence
Stephanie (18-25 years old)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hollywood Demons TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | The End of Innocence MOVIE | Stephanie (18-25 years old) |
| 1990 | Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair MOVIE | Cheryl |
| 1989 | Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills MOVIE | Zandra |
| 1988 | Out of Time MOVIE | Pam Wallace |
| 1987 | Radio Days MOVIE | Communist's Daughter |
| 1986 | My Sister Sam TV | Patti Russell |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories TV | Ms. Crownings |