Neith Hunter
Introduction '''Neith Andrina Hunter''' is an American former model and actress. She began her modeling career in the 1980s in her home town of San Francisco, California, where she was discovered as a teen by John Casablancas; she was the first graduate of his exclusive model training center. French couturier Hubert de Givenchy offered her an exclusive contract to work for his House of Givenchy in Paris.She is well known for playing Marcie (better known as "The redheaded woman in the green dress") in the film Born in East L.A.  She would later appear in several other films, including ''Fright Night 2'' (1988) and ''Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation'' (1990).
Career In the early-1980s, Hunter established herself as a muse of French-based fashion designer Diane Pernet. Hunter went on to become an international model on runways and in print appearing regularly in publications such as ''Vogue Italia'' and Victoria's Secret catalogs. Neith worked with photographers Gian Paolo Barbieri, Albert Watson, Sheila Metzner, Arthur Elgort, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, Mario Testino, Irving Penn, Antonio Guccioni, Matthew Rolston and Steven Meisel. Returning to the states, Neith modeled in New York City for ''American Vogue'' and became the signature model for avant-garde designer and fashion journalist, Diane Pernet, and worked extensively with photographer Herb Ritts.She studied acting with Daniel Mann in the mid-1980s, and relocated to Los Angeles. Working with Ritts, Hunter collaborated on the iconic image, ''Neith with Tumbleweed'', for his book, ''Pictures'', as well as, ''Neith with Shadows'' and images for Ritts' book, ''Men / Women''. Neith also appeared in books by photographers Matthew Rolston and Gian Paolo Barbieri for ''Vogue Italia''.Helmut Newton introduced Neith to master sculptor, Robert Graham. Neith became Graham's muse and the two were a couple, during which time Graham sculpted, sketched and photographed Neith for such installations as the Duke Ellington memorial in Central Park and ''Study for Column 1,'' in the Rolfe Courtyard, at UCLA.Hunter would later appear in films and television as an actress making her film debut in  ''Born in East L.A.'' (1987). Other films include ''Less than Zero'' (1987), ''Fright Night Part 2'' (1988) and Brian Yuzna's ''Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation'' (1990).
Personal life Hunter attended the California Institute of the Arts and graduated with a BFA degree in studio art in 2002.She has one child with songwriter Andrew Scandal and was married to author Warren Fahy in 2009.
Filmography ===Film=== Year Title Role Notes 1987 ''Born in East L.A.''  Marcie  1987 ''Near Dark'' Lady in Car 1987 ''Less than Zero'' Alana 1988 ''Fright Night Part 2'' Young Admirer  1990 ''Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation'' Kim Levitt   1991 ''Inside Out'' Angela Segment "The Diaries" 1991 ''Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker'' Kim Levitt  1995 ''Carnosaur 2'' Joanne Galloway   1995 ''Gentlemen's Bet'' Lauren Bernard 1996 ''Red Shoe Diaries 6: How I Met My Husband'' Alice 1999 ''Liar's Poker'' Brooke===Television=== Year Title Role Notes 1986 ''Sledge Hammer!'' Doll 1 Episode 1987 ''Miami Vice'' Trace 1 Episode 1988 ''Nightingales''   Julie Television film 1990–1991 ''One Life to Live'' Laura Jean Ellis   1992–1996 ''Red Shoe Diaries'' Daughter / Alice   2 Episodes 1994 ''Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence'' Nora Walsh  Television film 1994–1995 ''Silk Stalkings'' Elise / Gayla Everett 3 Episodes 1995 ''In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy'' Elaine Phelps  Television film
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External links **  Neith Hunter, Horror Film Icon