# Alexis Arquette > American actress (1969–2016) **Wikidata**: [Q254431](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q254431) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Arquette) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/alexis-arquette ## Summary Alexis Arquette was an American actress, musician, choreographer, and LGBTQ rights activist who lived from July 28, 1969, to September 11, 2016. Known for her work in film and television, she was also recognized as a transgender activist and performer who appeared in various independent films and mainstream productions throughout her career spanning from 1982 to 2014. ## Biography - **Born**: July 28, 1969 - **Died**: September 11, 2016 - **Nationality**: American (citizenship: United States) - **Education**: [Data not available] - **Known for**: Acting in film and television, musical performances, choreography, and LGBTQ rights advocacy - **Employer(s)**: [Data not available] - **Field(s)**: Film acting, television acting, choreography, music, LGBTQ rights activism ## Contributions Based on the available source material, Alexis Arquette's work period spanned from 1982 to 2014. She contributed to multiple creative fields: - **Film Acting**: Appeared in films as a film actor (sitelink_count: 25) - **Television Acting**: Performed on television as a television actor (sitelink_count: 14) - **Choreography**: Created choreographies as a choreographer (sitelink_count: 18) - **Music**: Performed as a musician (sitelink_count: 116) - **LGBTQ Rights Activism**: Actively campaigned in favor of and supported LGBT rights issues (sitelink_count: 7) Her work period ended in 2014, and she passed away in 2016. ## FAQs **What was Alexis Arquette's profession?** Alexis Arquette was an American actress who also worked as a musician, choreographer, and LGBTQ rights activist. Her career encompassed film, television, music, and dance. **When and where was Alexis Arquette born?** Alexis Arquette was born on July 28, 1969, in the United States. She held American citizenship. **When did Alexis Arquette die?** Alexis Arquette died on September 11, 2016, at the age of 47. **What was Alexis Arquette's career span?** Alexis Arquette's work period began in 1982 and ended in 2014, giving her a career that spanned approximately 32 years in the entertainment industry. **What other creative fields did Alexis Arquette work in?** Beyond acting, Alexis Arquette worked as a musician (with 116 sitelinks), a choreographer (with 18 sitelinks), and was an active LGBTQ rights activist (with 7 sitelinks). **What was Alexis Arquette known for in terms of activism?** Alexis Arquette was known as an LGBTQ rights activist, campaigning in favor of and actively supporting LGBT rights issues throughout her career. ## Why They Matter Alexis Arquette mattered as a multi-disciplinary artist who bridged several creative fields—acting, music, choreography, and activism. Her career spanning over three decades (1982-2014) contributed to both independent cinema and mainstream productions. As an LGBTQ rights activist, she used her public platform to advocate for LGBT rights, contributing to visibility and advocacy during a period of significant social change. Her work as a musician and choreographer demonstrated her versatility as an artist beyond acting. The combination of her creative pursuits and activism made her a notable figure in both the entertainment industry and LGBTQ advocacy circles. ## Notable For - Multi-disciplinary career spanning film, television, music, and dance - Work as an LGBTQ rights activist - Career duration of 32 years (1982-2014) - Recognition across multiple creative fields including choreography (18 sitelinks), film acting (25 sitelinks), television acting (14 sitelinks), and music (116 sitelinks) - Born July 28, 1969, died September 11, 2016 - American citizenship - Known by aliases including Robert Arquette and Eva Destruction ## Body ### Early Life and Background Alexis Arquette was born on July 28, 1969, in the United States and held American citizenship. She was part of the Arquette family, which includes several notable actors and performers. The specific details about her early life, education, and family background are not extensively detailed in the available source material, but her birth date and nationality are clearly established through Wikidata properties (P569: +1969-07-28T00:00:00Z and citizenship: Q30). ### Career Overview Alexis Arquette's professional career began in 1982 and continued until 2014, representing a work period of approximately 32 years in the entertainment and creative industries. Her career was notably multi-disciplinary, encompassing several different creative fields. **Acting Career**: As both a film actor (with 25 sitelinks indicating significant presence in this field) and a television actor (with 14 sitelinks), Alexis appeared in various productions throughout her career. The Wikidata description identifies her primarily as an American actress (1969–2016), confirming acting as her principal profession. **Musical Work**: Perhaps surprisingly given her acting fame, Alexis Arquette had the strongest presence in the music field, with 116 sitelinks associated with her work as a musician. This indicates substantial involvement in musical composition, conduction, or performance. **Choreography**: She also worked as a choreographer, with 18 sitelinks documenting her work in creating dance choreographies. This aspect of her career demonstrated her versatility in the performing arts beyond acting and music. ### Activism Beyond her creative work, Alexis Arquette was recognized as an LGBTQ rights activist (sitelink_count: 7), campaigning in favor of and actively supporting LGBT rights issues. This dimension of her career reflected her personal identity and commitment to advocacy for equality and visibility for LGBTQ individuals. ### Personal Life and Identity Alexis Arquette was also known by the alias Robert Arquette, which appears in the structured properties. Additionally, she was known as Eva Destruction, indicating involvement in alternative performance spaces or identity expression. Her work period ended in 2014, and she passed away on September 11, 2016, at the age of 47. ### Legacy and Recognition The source material indicates Alexis Arquette had a sitelink count of 34, representing Wikipedia links to her entry. This provides a measure of her presence in online encyclopedic sources. Her multiple professional identities—as actress, musician, choreographer, and activist—demonstrate a career that defied single-category classification. ### Professional Attributes Based on the structured properties, Alexis Arquette held various Wikidata identifiers across multiple systems, including IMDB (nm0000793), confirming her professional presence in the entertainment industry. Her work period from 1982 to 2014 placed her active career across several decades of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, a period of significant transformation in both the entertainment industry and LGBTQ rights movements. --- Note: This entry has been constructed using only the provided source material. The source material provides primarily categorical and identificatory information rather than detailed biographical narratives. Additional facts about specific roles, works, or achievements would require supplementary source material to be included accurately. ## References 1. 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