Rebecca Schaeffer
ActingBorn Nov 6, 1967Died Jul 18, 1989
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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.
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Filmography
2025Hollywood Demonsas Self (archive footage)tv1990The End of Innocenceas Stephanie (18-25 years old)movie1990Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affairas Cherylmovie1989Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hillsas Zandra Lipkinmovie1988Out of Timeas Pam Wallacemovie1988School Dazeas Wardrobe Assistantmovie1987Radio Daysas Communist's Daughtermovie1986My Sister Samas Patti Russelltv1985Amazing Storiesas Miss Crowningshieldtv