Raye Hollitt - Olson | |
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 Hollitt at the Chiller Theatre Expo 2014 | |
| Born | April 17, 1964 |
| Other names | Rain Zap |
| Occupation(s) | Personal Trainer, ex-bodybuilder, actress, massage therapist, snowboard instructor |
| Spouse | Kenn Olson |
| Website | rayehollitt |
Raye Hollitt (born April 17, 1964) is an American actress and bodybuilder, also known by her stage name Zap, one of the original cast members of American Gladiators .
Hollitt graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1982, then worked as a paralegal for seven years. [1]
She appeared in Season 1 of American Gladiators in 1989, [2] taking off the second season (1990–91) for maternity leave, before returning for Season 3 and continuing on the show through 1995. She reappeared for an alumni show in the final season (1995–96).
Before she found fame as Zap, Hollitt was a contestant on the game show Card Sharks, and featured in Blake Edwards's 1989 comedy, Skin Deep . Raye also did the pilot for JAG (Judge Advocate General) where she played a pilot, Cassie. Raye also appeared on Baywatch, Blossom, and several other TV shows.
She and her husband, Kenn, now reside in South Lake Tahoe.
| Raye Hollitt | |
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| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Born | April 17, 1964 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Weight | 123–127 lb (56–58 kg) |
| Professional career | |
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| Active | Retired 1992 |
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2024 | Knuckles | Zap | |
| 2007 | Revamped | Bombshell | |
| 2001 | Manhunt | Hunter | as Rain |
| 1998 | Day of the Warrior | Kym | |
| 1994 | Cyborg 3: The Recycler | Finola | |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | American Gladiator | as Zap |
| 1991 | The Immortalizer | Queenie | |
| The Last Hour | Adler | ||
| 1989 | Skin Deep | Lonnie Jones | |
| 1987 | Penitentiary III | Female Boxer | |
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