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Alexa Jordan Kenin (February 16, 1962 – September 10, 1985) was an American actress. She is known for her supporting roles in several films released during the 1980s, including: Little Darlings (1980); Honkytonk Man (1982); and Pretty in Pink (1986), which was released after her death and dedicated to her memory. Career Kenin was born in New York City. Her parents divorced when she was young and her mother, actress Maya Kenin, married character actor John P. Ryan. Kenin began acting as a child and won her first professional part with a supporting role in the 1972 holiday TV special The House Without a Christmas Tree, which starred Jason Robards and Lisa Lucas.In 1977, Kenin appeared in John Guare's Landscape of the Body at The Public Theater and in the off-Broadway production of Elusive Angel. The following year she played David Janssen's daughter in the television miniseries The Word. In December 1980, she portrayed the role of "Libby" in the touring production of Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures, starring Bill Macy and Patricia Harty. She also guest starred in several episodes of ABC Afterschool Special, and in the 1982 TV film A Piano for Mrs. Cimino opposite Bette Davis.At the age of 17, Kenin and her mother moved to Los Angeles after her mother divorced John Ryan. Kenin attended Beverly Hills High School while also maintaining her acting career. In 1979, she was cast in the CBS sitcom Co-Ed Fever. The series was canceled after one episode. The following year, she co-starred in the teen comedy Little Darlings, starring Kristy McNichol and Tatum O'Neal. In 1982, Kenin guest-starred on episodes of The Facts of Life and Gimme a Break!. In the same year she played, in Honkytonk Man, the part of an aspiring young singer alongside Clint Eastwood as he makes his way to Nashville. One of Kenin's final roles was in the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink (1986), released after her death. Death On September 10, 1985, at the age of 23, Kenin was found dead in her Manhattan apartment. The exact cause of her death has never been made public. Kenin's death certificate noted that her death resulted from complications of asthma, but a drug overdose (heroin) seems to be the actual cause. She is buried in New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon, New York. Filmography References External links Alexa Kenin at IMDb Alexa Kenin at AllMovie Alexa Kenin at the Internet Off-Broadway Database (archive) Alexa Kenin at Find a Grave. Discover the Alexa Rivers popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Alexa Rivers books.
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Haven Bay Series Books 1 - 3
Alexa RiversSparks fly when sexy, bighearted men fall for strong, determined women in this emotionallycharged small town romance series.Widowed Katarina promised her late husband she'd open th...
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Second Chance Christmas
Alexa RiversWill a flighty free spirit and a rugged Irish bartender have their second chance at love this festive season?Evie Parata's luck has run out. Her supposedly new car just broke down ...
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Begin Again With You
Alexa RiversShe's the exwife of a con man. He's the hunky librarian she once rejected. Sparks fly when he becomes her boss, but can they put the past behind them to try again?Jobless and homel...
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Accidentally Yours
Alexa RiversA disgraced reporter. A CEO who hates the press. One night of passion with lasting consequences.When journalist Aria Simons's career went up in flames, she retreated to her lakesid...
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Little Sky Romance Novellas
Alexa RiversSparks fly when sexy, stubborn men fall for passionate women in these emotionallycharged small town romance novellas.Emily Parker has loved Justin Simons for as long as she can rem...
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Midnight Kisses
Alexa RiversHe's a grumpy park ranger who isn't looking for love. She's a sunshiney florist who's wanted him for years, if only he'd see what's right in front of him.Emily Parker has loved Jus...
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A Place to Belong
Alexa RiversHe's grumpy and stubborn, but my heart is set on him no matter how hard he tries to push me away.I've spent years searching for a place to call home. My most recent stopping point ...
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Then There Was You
Alexa RiversCan widow Katarina protect both her battered heart and her beloved B&B from the property developer passing through her small town?Katarina blames herself for her husband's deat...
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Little Sky Romance Collection
Alexa RiversSparks fly when sexy, bighearted men fall for strong, passionate women in this emotionallycharged small town romance series.Journalist Aria Simons plans to redeem herself by gettin...
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Dreaming of You
Alexa RiversClarissa doesn't believe in happily ever after but reformed playboy Mark is determined to change her mind.Clarissa Mitchell spends her days with blushing brides, but thanks to a tr...
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It Was Always You
Alexa RiversWhen scientist Avery's life is endangered, her cop ex is assigned to protect her from a killer.Dr. Avery Brown is developing a tool that could help put criminals behind bars, but s...
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Her Billionaire Boss
Aubree FrostI've been obsessed with my boss for years. He's older, gorgeous...oh, and a billionaire.Our upcoming work trip to sin city is the perfect opportunity to prove that I'm the only wom...
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Always Been Yours
Alexa RiversFalling in love with your best friend is hard enough. Being the woman he needs as a single dad is even harder.After a decade of pining for a small town cop who isn't mine, a clande...
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Pretend to Be Yours
Alexa RiversFaith needs a fake boyfriend. Sexy single dad Shane fits the bill, but she can't help wanting him for real.Faith St. John is mortified when her matchmaking parents turn up in her s...
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Safe in his arms
Alexa RiversShe's running for her life. He's hiding from his past. When the two collide, can they emerge with their hearts intact?Fleeing from her violent ex, Megan Talbot arrives in the small...
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From Now Until Forever
Alexa RiversBeing unlucky in love is bad enough, but starting a rebound fling with her best friend's brother can only end in disaster.After breaking up with yet another cheating boyfriend, Sop...
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Two of a Kind
Alexa RiversShe's a nerdy academic with a hopeless crush. He's a rugged outdoorsman who's never looked at her twice.Brooke Griffiths is fed up with being treated like she's fragile. Sure, she ...
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If Only You Knew
Alexa RiversShe left her ex and had his baby in secret. Now her ex's sexy brother is her new boss, and he wants answers. But he might just steal her heart, too.Single mother Bex Cane's life is...