Erica Roby

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Erica Roby
Born
U.S.
Occupation Film actress
Years active2006–2007

Erica Roby is a retired American actress, known for her work with the film studio The Asylum.

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Actress

Much of Roby's work consists of low-budget horror films, again products of The Asylum. Her lead-roles include Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers (2006) [1] and the science-fiction film Invasion of the Pod People (2007). [2]

Crewmember

Roby has since retired from acting, and has appeared in production credits for Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (story editor),[ citation needed ] Denise Richards: It's Complicated (story editor)[ citation needed ] and the thirteenth season of The Amazing Race (associate producer)[ citation needed ]


Filmography

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References

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