Amy Locane
Amy Locane is an American retired actress best known for her role in John Waters’ 1990 film *Cry-Baby*.
Amy Locane is an American retired actress, best known for her role as Allison Vernon-Williams in John Waters' 1990 film *Cry-Baby*. She also appeared in the television series *Melrose Place* and in films such as *Airheads* and *School Ties*. Locane later gained notoriety for a 2010 drunk-driving crash that resulted in a manslaughter conviction and prison sentences.
Early life and career
Amy Locane was born on December 19, 1971, in Trenton, New Jersey. She began her career as a child actress, appearing in commercials and television. Biographical sources note that she was active in acting from a young age before landing film roles in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Breakthrough roles
Locane's most widely recognized role is in *Cry-Baby* (1990), where she played Allison Vernon-Williams opposite Johnny Depp. She also played Sandy Harling in the first season of *Melrose Place* and appeared in several other films and television productions, including *School Ties*, *Airheads*, and *Secretary*.
Later career and retirement
Later biographical listings describe Locane as a retired actress, with screen credits extending into the 2000s. Her later film appearances include *Secretary*, *Bad Karma*, and *Throttle*.
Legal case
In 2010, Locane was involved in a fatal drunk-driving crash in New Jersey. The incident led to criminal charges, convictions, resentencing, and prison terms, as reported by multiple sources. The case has been described as one of vehicular homicide and related offences.
Key facts
- Amy Locane is an American retired actress, born in Trenton, New Jersey.
- She is best known for her role as Allison Vernon-Williams in John Waters' *Cry-Baby* (1990).
- She played Sandy Harling in the first season of *Melrose Place*.
- Her film credits include *School Ties*, *Airheads*, *Secretary*, *Bad Karma*, and *Throttle*.
- She was convicted of manslaughter following a fatal drunk-driving crash in 2010.
Canadian readers may know Amy Locane through the cult following of *Cry-Baby* and through coverage of celebrity legal cases in North American entertainment media.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_LocaneSupports: Basic biography, notable role in *Cry-Baby*.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000504/bio/Supports: Birth name, birthplace, early career details.
- TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/amy-locane/bio/3000002993/Supports: Birth details and profession.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/amy_locaneSupports: Early acting career and filmography context.
- Wikipedia (Canadian) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_LocaneSupports: Notable roles in *Cry-Baby* and *Melrose Place*; later legal case.
- Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/amy-locane-shares-her-journey-regrets-and-life-post-prison/Supports: Later-life reporting and prison-related coverage.