Alexa Kenin Death
Alexa passed away on September 10, 1985 at the age of 23 in New York City, New York, USA. Alexa's cause of death was homicide.
When did Alexa Kenin die?
September 10, 1985How did Alexa Kenin die? What was the cause of death?
HomicideHow old was Alexa Kenin when died?
23Where did Alexa Kenin die? What was the location of death?
New York City, New York, USA
Alexa Kenin Birthday and Date of Death
Alexa Kenin was born on February 16, 1962 and died on September 10, 1985. Alexa was 23 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 16, 1962
Date of Death: September 10, 1985
Age at Death: 23
Alexa Kenin - Biography
Alexa Jordan Kenin (February 16, 1962 – September 10, 1985) was an American actress known for her supporting roles in several films released during the 1980s, including Little Darlings (1980), Honkytonk Man (1982), and Pretty in Pink (1986) which was released after her death.
Kenin was born in New York City. Her parents divorced when she was young and her mother, actress Maya Kenin, married character actor John Ryan. Kenin began acting as a child and won her first professional part with a supporting role in the 1972 holiday TV special The House Without a Christmas Tree, which starred Jason Robards and Lisa Lucas. At the age of 10, she was offered the role of Regan MacNeil in The Exorcist. Kenin declined it and Linda Blair ended up playing the part.
In 1977, Kenin appeared in John Guare's Landscape of the Body at The Public Theater and in the off-Broadway production of Elusive Angel. The following year she played David Janssen's daughter in the television miniseries The Word. In December 1980, she portrayed the role of "Libby" in the touring production of Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures, starring Bill Macy and Patricia Harty. She also guest starred in several episodes of ABC Afterschool Special, and in the 1982 TV film A Piano for Mrs. Cimino opposite Bette Davis.
At the age of 17, Kenin and her mother moved to Los Angeles after her mother divorced John Ryan. Kenin attended Beverly Hills High School while also maintaining her acting career. In 1979, she was cast in the CBS sitcom Co-Ed Fever. The series was canceled after one episode. The following year, she co-starred in the teen comedy Little Darlings, starring Kristy MacNichol and Tatum O'Neal.
