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Lisa Matthews

Lisa Matthews is an American model and actress best known for being Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for April 1990 and Playmate of the Year in 1991.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lisa Matthews is an American model and actress best known for being Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for April 1990 and Playmate of the Year in 1991. Born Lisa Reich in Peoria, Illinois, she later appeared in the film Hudson Hawk and in other Playboy-related media.

Early life

Lisa Matthews was born Lisa Reich in Peoria, Illinois. Biographical sources report that she later moved with her family and eventually settled in Los Angeles, where she began modelling.

Modelling career

Matthews became known through Playboy, first as Playmate of the Month in April 1990 and then as Playmate of the Year in 1991. She also appeared in Playboy videos and special editions.

Acting work

Her film work includes a small role in Hudson Hawk (1991). Available sources describe her acting career as limited compared with her modelling work.

Public profile

Matthews has remained primarily known for her 1990s Playboy-era visibility. Later public information about her career and personal life is limited in the available sources.

Key facts

  • Born Lisa Reich on September 24, 1969, in Peoria, Illinois.
  • Worked as an American model and actress.
  • Selected as Playboy's Playmate of the Month for April 1990.
  • Named Playboy Playmate of the Year in 1991.
  • Appeared in the film Hudson Hawk in 1991.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lisa Matthews?
Lisa Matthews is an American model and actress best known for her Playboy appearances in 1990 and 1991.
What is Lisa Matthews's birth name?
Her birth name is Lisa Reich.
When was Lisa Matthews born?
She was born on September 24, 1969.
What is Lisa Matthews known for?
She is known for being Playboy's Playmate of the Month for April 1990 and Playmate of the Year in 1991.
Did Lisa Matthews act in films?
Yes. She appeared in the 1991 film Hudson Hawk in a small role.

References

  1. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Matthews
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, Playboy Playmate of the Month (April 1990), Playmate of the Year (1991), and Hudson Hawk appearance.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0560097/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, height, modelling background, Playboy titles, and Hudson Hawk appearance.
  3. Playboy Plus — https://www.playboyplus.com/en/model/view/lisa-matthews/118918
    Supports: Playboy modelling profile and Playmate of the Year recognition.
  4. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q833902
    Supports: Identity as an American model and actress, birth name, birth date, and nationality.