Natasha Shneider was an American actress best known for her roles in 2010, 2012, and Catwoman. Born on May 22, 1956, in Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR, she passed away on July 2, 2008, in Los Angeles, California, USA due to cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Natasha was married to Alain Johannes, with whom she formed the band Eleven. She was also previously married to Serge Kapustin and had one child from that marriage. Natasha worked under the pseudonym “Natasha Detente,” inspired by the improving relations between Russia and America at that time.
Career Highlights
Shneider was a talented vocalist, keyboardist, and bassist for the band Eleven. She also served as the lead singer for the group Black Russian. Natasha produced Chris Cornell’s song “When I’m Down” for the album Euphoria Morning, which he often honored during his tour from 2011-2016.
Death and Legacy
Natasha Shneider passed away on July 2, 2008, after a battle with cancer. Her contributions to music and film are remembered by her fans and collaborators, and she remains an influential figure in the rock music community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Queens of the Stone Age – Over the Years and Through the Woods | 2005-11-22 | |
| 2010 | 1984-12-06 | Irina Yakunina |
| Unfinished Plan: El camino de Alain Johannes | 2017-07-06 | Self (archive footage) |
| Spiker | 1985-11-22 | Wanda |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975-10-11 | Self – Musical Guest |