Cristi Conaway
Encyclopedia
Cristi Conaway is an American actress and fashion design
er.
Conaway attended Southern Methodist University
, where she studied acting
. After moving to Los Angeles, California
, she made her television
debut on the 1990 made-for-TV movie, Children of the Bride, and her movie debut in 1991's Doc Hollywood
in a minor role. In 1992, Conaway appeared in the movie Batman Returns
, as the Ice Princess. After Batman Returns, she worked in various roles in TV shows and movies, including Tales from the Crypt
. She also played the "other woman
" Honey Parker in the 1993 remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
. In 1997, she co-starred in the short-lived TV series Timecop
(based on the 1994 movie
) as Claire Hemmings.
In 2002, Conaway left her acting career to become a fashion designer. She started with scarves, but later on, she expanded her line to include sweaters and silk dresses, and in 2004, she added a men's collection.
Fashion design
Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social latitudes, and has varied over time and place. Fashion designers work in a number of ways in designing clothing and accessories....
er.
Conaway attended Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
, where she studied acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
. After moving to Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, she made her television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
debut on the 1990 made-for-TV movie, Children of the Bride, and her movie debut in 1991's Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood is a 1991 American romantic comedy film based on the book, What? Dead...Again?, by Neil B. Shulman, M.D. The film stars Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Woody Harrelson and Bridget Fonda. It was directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The filming took place in Micanopy, Florida.-Plot:Dr....
in a minor role. In 1992, Conaway appeared in the movie Batman Returns
Batman Returns
Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, it is the sequel to Burton's Batman , and features Michael Keaton reprising the title role, with Danny DeVito as the Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.Burton originally did not...
, as the Ice Princess. After Batman Returns, she worked in various roles in TV shows and movies, including Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Tales from the Crypt, sometimes titled HBO's Tales from the Crypt, is an American horror anthology television series that ran from 1989 to 1996 on the premium cable channel HBO...
. She also played the "other woman
Mistress (lover)
A mistress is a long-term female lover and companion who is not married to her partner; the term is used especially when her partner is married. The relationship generally is stable and at least semi-permanent; however, the couple does not live together openly. Also the relationship is usually,...
" Honey Parker in the 1993 remake of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1993 film)
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman is a 1993 made-for-TV movie based on the 1958 film of the same name. Directed by Christopher Guest and starring Daryl Hannah and Daniel Baldwin, the film premiered on HBO on December 11, 1993, and was later theatrically released in the UK, France, and Germany.- Plot:The...
. In 1997, she co-starred in the short-lived TV series Timecop
Timecop (TV series)
Timecop is an American science fiction television series. The show was broadcast on the ABC network and first aired in 1997. The series was based on the Timecop movie and the "Time Cop" feature which had appeared in the comic book series Dark Horse Comics.- Cast :* Officer Jack Logan – Ted...
(based on the 1994 movie
Timecop
Timecop is a 1994 science-fiction thriller film directed by Peter Hyams and co-written by Mike Richardson and Mark Verheiden. Richardson was also executive producer...
) as Claire Hemmings.
In 2002, Conaway left her acting career to become a fashion designer. She started with scarves, but later on, she expanded her line to include sweaters and silk dresses, and in 2004, she added a men's collection.