Darlanne Fluegel was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Once Upon a Time in America, To Live and Die in L.A., and Battle Beyond the Stars. She was born on November 25, 1953, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and passed away on December 15, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.
Personal and Family Life
Darlanne Fluegel experienced a difficult childhood, losing her father when she was just 16 years old. To support her family, she turned to modeling to avoid being a burden on her mother, who was employed with the Department of Social Security. She had one older sister and three younger brothers, in addition to an older half-sister. Darlanne was married to Michael J. Moore from 1983 until their divorce in 2004, and they had two children together.
Career
Starting her career in modeling in the 1970s, Darlanne quickly transitioned to acting, though early roles often typecast her as glamorous figures. She gained recognition for her performance in cult films and popular TV series during the 1980s and 1990s. Later, she taught acting at the University of Central Florida between 2002 and 2007, sharing her knowledge and experience with aspiring actors.
Death and Legacy
Darlanne Fluegel was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 56, which she battled until her death in 2017 at the age of 64. Her work in film and television left a lasting impact on her audience, and her legacy continues through the roles that resonated with viewers. Friends and family were present as her ashes were scattered after her passing.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Once Upon a Time in America | 1984-05-23 | Eve |
| Tough Guys | 1986-10-03 | Skye |
| Scanner Cop | 1994-07-27 | Dr. Joan Alden |
| To Live and Die in L.A. | 1985-11-01 | Ruth Lanier |
| Lock Up | 1989-08-04 | Melissa |
| Battle Beyond the Stars | 1980-09-08 | Nanelia |
| Breaking Point | 1994-01-01 | Dana Preston / Molly Carpenter |
| Running Scared | 1986-06-27 | Anna Costanzo |
| Darkman III: Die Darkman Die | 1996-04-14 | Dr. Bridget Thorne |
| Relative Fear | 1995-10-03 | Linda Pratman |
| Bulletproof | 1988-04-20 | Capt. Devon Shepard |
| Freeway | 1988-09-02 | Sarah ‘Sunny’ Harper |
| Project Alien | 1990-12-21 | |
| The Last Fight | 1983-09-07 | Sally |
| Slaughter of the Innocents | 1993-09-17 | Susan Broderick |
| Pet Sematary II | 1992-08-28 | Renee Hallow |
| Deadly Stranger | 1988-07-27 | Peggy Martin |
| Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Mystery | 1994-12-06 | Pat Chambers |
| Concrete Beat | 1984-07-09 | Stephanie |
| Eyes of Laura Mars | 1978-08-02 | Lulu |
| Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ | 2003-12-02 | Herself |
| 獣たちの熱い眠り | 1981-09-12 | June |
| Hunter | 1984-09-18 | Joanne Molenski |
| Wiseguy | 1987-09-16 | Lacey |
| The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1985-09-29 | Zoe |
| Crime Story | 1986-09-19 | Julie Torello |
| MacGyver | 1985-09-29 | Barbara Spencer |
| The Twilight Zone | 1985-09-27 | Mom |