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Jenette Goldstein

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1960 in Beverly Hills, CA
Biography:Athlete-turned-actress "Jenette Goldstein" was well suited for her movie debut: "James Cameron"'s pumped-up action sequel "Aliens" (1986). Born and raised in Los Angeles, Goldstein trained to be a gymnast before deciding she'd rather pursue an acting career. She went to New York and London to study the craft, and was living in Britain when she heard about the "Aliens" audition. Though she mistakenly thought it was a movie about immigrants, her athletic background as well as acting skills helped her get the role of super-tough Pvt. Vasquez, one of the small band of soldiers pitted against the formidable mother Alien. Buoyed by "Aliens"' blockbuster success and a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, Goldstein returned to Hollywood. Following a substantial role as one of the vampire gang in "Kathryn Bigelow"'s cult classic "Near Dark" (1987), Goldstein appeared in several action movies, including... Full Biography
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