Spice Williams-Crosby | |
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| Born | Marceline Ann Williams April 26, 1952 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, stunt performer |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse | Gregory Crosby (m. 1989) |
| Children | 1 |
Spice Williams-Crosby (born Marceline Ann Williams, April 26, 1952) is an American actress, with a career in film and television which spans more than 40 years.
Williams-Crosby was born in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Her more notable roles include the Klingon officer Vixis in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier , and the assassin Patrice in Buffy the Vampire Slayer story "What's My Line". Originally involved in music and dance, she switched to acting, focusing on action roles which often featured stuntwork, making use of her martial arts and athletic skills. She has also worked as a stunt coordinator, choreographing fight scenes for television and film, including Miller Lite's controversial 2002 commercial "Catfight". [1]
Williams-Crosby took up personal fitness at the age of 26, including bodybuilding and nutrition. She is a PhD, sixth-degree blackbelt, a vegan, and has written a book and several articles on the subject. [2] [3] She is married to screenwriter/film producer Gregory Crosby ( Hacksaw Ridge ); the couple have one son, Luke Gregory. [4]
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