Linnea Quigley

Barbara Linnea Quigley was born on May 27, 1958, in Davenport, Iowa, to Heath and Dorothy Quigley. Her early life was spent in Davenport, where her father worked as a notable chiropractor and psychologist. After her family relocated to Los Angeles in the late 1970s, Quigley began working at a Jack LaLanne Spa. It was there that she was encouraged to pursue modeling and acting. This marked the beginning of her career, leading to small roles in commercials and B-movies such as “Stone Cold Dead” (1979).

Quigley’s breakout role came in “The Return of the Living Dead” (1985), a film that attained cult classic status and established her as a prominent figure in the B-movie genre, earning her the title “Queen of the Bs.” Throughout the late 1980s, her career flourished with appearances in films like “Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama” (1988), “Night of the Demons” (1988), and “Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers” (1988). Beyond acting, she contributed to the industry as a producer, with credits including “Murder Weapon” (1989) and “Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout” (1990). In addition to her film work, Quigley penned two books about her experiences in the B-movie industry, “Bio & Chainsaw” (1992) and “I’m Screaming as Fast as I Can” (1995).

In 2001, Quigley moved to Florida to be nearer to her parents. She has maintained an active presence in the film industry, continuing to appear in and produce films, including more recent works like “The Devil’s Disciples” (2024) and “Appetite for Sin” (2024). She is also a devoted animal rights advocate and adheres to a strict vegan lifestyle. Quigley frequently attends horror conventions globally, where she remains a popular figure among fans.