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Kelli Maroney quickly blazed a trail to the title of Scream Queen in the 1980’s. Born on December 30, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN, Maroney started her career on the small screen with a three year run on the soap opera Ryan’s Hope (1979-1982). Next, Maroney made the jump to the big screen with 1982’s cult classic Fast Times At Ridgemont High. She was next cast in Slayground (1983) and then the cult flick Night of the Comet (1984). Then came her starring role in the popular killer robot film Chopping Mall (1986). More big screen roles followed including parts in The Zero Boys (1986), Not Of This Earth (1988), and Jaded (1989).
While she was appearing in all of these films, Maroney continued to have an active career on television with starring and guest starring roles in shows like One Life To Live, Simon & Simon, and Celebrity. She continued finding work throughout the 90’s and 2000’s on both the big and small screens and in direct-to-video films. Some of the projects that she appeared in include FBI: The Untold Stories, True Blood, The Pretender, and Scream Queen Hot Tub Party.
Maroney continues working to this day. She currently has four active projects and over forty acting credits. I’m especially anxious to see her work in The Wild Man, which will be released very soon. She regularly makes appearances at film festivals and pop culture/horror/science fiction conventions as well, so keep an eye out for your chance to meet her!
While I’ve enjoyed all of Mrs. Maroney’s work, I have to say that her must-see performances are in Chopping Mall, Night of the Comet, and Fast Times At Ridgemont High. I really love Chopping Mall. The poster for the film convinces you that it’s just another slasher film……but it isn’t! It was a fresh take on a new type of killing machine and it was a blast.
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