Here is the biography of Sherilyn Fenn:
Sherilyn Fenn, born Sheryl Ann Fenn on January 1, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, is a petite (5' 4") beauty with a versatile career spanning over three decades. Her family has a rich musical background, with her mother, Arlene Quatro, a rock band keyboardist, her aunt, Suzi Quatro, a rock star, and her grandfather, Art Quatro, a jazz musician. Her father, Leo Fenn, managed rock bands such as The Pleasure Seekers, Alice Cooper, and The Billion Dollar Babies.
Fenn's ancestry is a mix of Irish, Italian, Hungarian, German, and Bohemian Czech. She spent her childhood traveling with her divorced mother and two older brothers before settling in Los Angeles at the age of 17. To avoid starting a new school, Fenn enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.
Fenn's early career consisted of B-movies, including "The Wild Life" (1984),"Thrashin'" (1986),and "The Wraith" (1986). She gained recognition for her memorable role in the cult teen-comedy "Just One of the Guys" (1985) and her starring role in the erotic drama "Two Moon Junction" (1988).
Fenn's breakout role came when she was cast as Audrey Horne in David Lynch and Mark Frost's critically acclaimed TV series "Twin Peaks" (1990). The show ran for two seasons, and Fenn's performance earned her cult status. She also appeared in Lynch's film "Wild at Heart" (1990) and won critical acclaim for her roles in "Of Mice and Men" (1992) and "Ruby" (1992).
Fenn's film career continued with roles in "Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel" (1991),"Diary of a Hitman" (1991),"Fatal Instinct" (1993),and "Slave of Dreams" (1995). She also appeared in the independent films "Lovelife" (1997),"Just Write" (1997),and "Cement" (2000).
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Fenn focused on television, starring in the Showtime series "Rude Awakening" (1998-2001) and appearing in episodes of "Gilmore Girls" (2000),"Dawson's Creek" (1998),"Boston Public" (2000),and "The 4400" (2004).
Fenn has also ventured into directing, producing, and executive producing. She directed the documentary "CosmiKids" (2006) and joined the executive team of the child enrichment program. Off-screen, Fenn is known for her quirky sense of humor, joie de vivre, and her love for meditative kundalini yoga, biking, swimming, and cooking. She is proud of her friendship with her ex-husband Toulouse Holliday and her son, Myles.
