Lana Jean Clarkson was an American actress and fashion model. Clarkson was a native of Los Angeles County. She played roles in science fiction and fantasy movies. On April 13, 2009, songwriter and producer Phil Spector was convicted of second degree murder in relation to her death by gunshot. Born in Long Beach, California, to Donna and James M. Clarkson, Lana Clarkson was raised in the hills of Napa Valley, California. She had a brother, Jesse J. Clarkson, and a sister Fawn. While living in Northern California, she attended Cloverdale High School and also Pacific Union College Preparatory... School. During the Christmas season of 1978 and after her father's death, Clarkson's family moved back to Southern California and settled down in the Los Angeles region of San Fernando Valley. Right after Clarkson's family moved back to Los Angeles County, Lana pursued a career in entertainment industry as a performer and fashion model. In the early 1980s, Clarkson landed bit parts in film and television.
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| Birthdate: | April 5, 1962 |
| Birthplace: | Long Beach, California |
| Date of death: | February 3, 2003 |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Education: | Pacific Union College Preparatory School, Cloverdale High School |
| Also known as: | Lana Jean Clarkson |