Ashley Laurence gained international fame for her iconic portrayal of Kirsty Cotton in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser (1987) a role she later reprised in Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992), and Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002).
The film franchise established her as a prominent actress in horror, and she subsequently starred in Mikey (1992) and Lurking Fear (1994). Laurence’s other notable film roles include Jenny Graves in Lightning Bug (2004) and Mrs. McCormack in Red (2008). In addition to film, Laurence has had guest appearances on several television series including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1996), Suddenly Susan (1997), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1999) and Shudder’s Creepshow (2021). Beyond acting, Laurence is a talented artist.