Anastasia Elfman

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Anastasia Elfman
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Born (1990-04-01) April 1, 1990 (age 34)
Spouse Richard Elfman (2012–present)
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Anastasia Elfman (born April 1, 1990) is an American actress, dancer and burlesque artist.

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Biography

Anastasia was raised in Laguna Beach, California, the daughter of former Marines, she grew up with classical cello and ballet juxtaposed with hardcore weekends at Marine youth camp. Anastasia continued with ballet and subsequent acting with the South Coast Repertory Company, study with the Stella Adler Academy and various comedy workshops. [1] Anastasia has remarked wryly that the rigors of classical ballet (including performing on broken toes) was often harder than Marine camp. [2] [3]

Anastasia presently works as a stage and screen actress, director, dancer, choreographer and burlesque artist. [4] [2] She lives in the Hollywood Hills with husband Richard Elfman, whom she collaborates with on music/dance projects with their band Mambo Diabolico. [5] They also have an upcoming slate of horror films, the first, Bloody Bridget, is presently making the festival circuit. [6] [7]

Anastasia and Richard are also known for their underground food/wine, music, dance and performance salon, "The Barbecue Bacchanals." [8] [9]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2015WhitehorseGraceAlso makeup department head
2017The Voodoo You DoErica
CakemanMom
2019JollificationGirl
Karma is a BitchJane
ShevengeCharlotte
10/31 Part 2Babysitter
Tales from the GraveMariEpisode: "The Dial Tone of Doom"
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks Cindy / Young Mom / Nun / Burlesque DancerAlso makeup artist and second unit wardrobe
2020Brides of SatanSwitchblade Kitty
Stark Raving ActressCrystal
2021The ScoutPatty JaneAlso hair stylist and makeup artist
2022 The Once and Future Smash Dahlia Dimont
Slice!Anastasia
2023Fat Fleshy FingersThe Mother / Billie
Bloody BridgetBridget O'Brian

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