Rebecca Gayheart is best known for her roles in the horror film ‘Urban Legend’ (1998) as Brenda Bates, the TV series ‘Dead Like Me’ (2003–2004) as Betty, and the soap opera ‘Loving’ (1991–1993) as Hannah Mayberry.
Films
- The BurrowersFiona2008
- Harvie KrumpetVarious voices (short film)2003
- Urban Legends: Final CutBrenda Bates (cameo)2000
- JawbreakerJulie Freeman1999
- Urban LegendBrenda Bates1998
- Nothing to LoseDanielle1997
- Scream 2Sorority Sister (uncredited)1997
- The Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond CyberspaceJennifer1996
TV shows
- Nip/TuckWinslow (1 episode)2006
- Dead Like MeBetty (2 episodes)2003
- The DivisionSarah (1 episode)2002
- Beverly Hills, 90210Antonia (1 episode)1997
- Earth 2Alyssa (1 episode)1994
- LovingHannah Mayberry (recurring)1991
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About Rebecca Gayheart
Rebecca Gayheart is an American actress who began her career in the early 1990s with a recurring role on the soap opera ‘Loving’. She gained prominence in the late 1990s with leading roles in horror films such as ‘Urban Legend’ and ‘Jawbreaker’, and later appeared in television series like ‘Dead Like Me’ and ‘Nip/Tuck’.
FAQs
What is Rebecca Gayheart best known for?
She is best known for playing Brenda Bates in the 1998 horror film ‘Urban Legend’ and Julie Freeman in the 1999 dark comedy ‘Jawbreaker’.
Was Rebecca Gayheart in any TV shows?
Yes, she had a recurring role on the soap opera ‘Loving’ (1991–1993) and appeared in series such as ‘Dead Like Me’, ‘Nip/Tuck’, and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’.
Did Rebecca Gayheart appear in ‘Scream 2’?
Yes, she had an uncredited cameo as a sorority sister in the 1997 film ‘Scream 2’.
Is Rebecca Gayheart still acting?
Her last credited role was in the 2008 film ‘The Burrowers’, and she has not appeared in any new projects since then.
What is Rebecca Gayheart’s connection to ‘Urban Legends: Final Cut’?
She made a cameo appearance as Brenda Bates in the 2000 sequel ‘Urban Legends: Final Cut’, reprising her role from the original film.
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