Kymberly Herrin
Kymberly Herrin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kymberly Ellen Herrin October 2, 1957 Santa Barbara County, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 2022 (aged 65) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1981–1990 |
| Known for | Ghostbusters (1984) |
Kymberly Ellen Herrin (October 2, 1957 – October 28, 2022) was an American actress, model and Playboy Playmate.[1] She was best known for her role as the "Dream Ghost" in Ghostbusters (1984) and for appearances in films like Romancing the Stone (1984) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Herrin also appeared in the music video for ZZ Top's song Legs.[2]
Early life
Herrin was born in Santa Barbara County, California, on October 2, 1957.[3] She was of French, Swedish and Filipino descent and graduated from Santa Barbara Senior High School in 1975.[3] She lived most of her life in Santa Barbara.
Career
Modeling
Herrin was chosen as Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for March 1981.[4] Her centerfold was photographed by Arny Freytag. She later appeared on the magazine's covers in September 1982 and September 1983.[4] In addition to her work for Playboy, she modelled for various fashion and swimwear brands, including Ralph Lauren.[3]
Acting
Herrin gained pop-culture recognition for portraying the "Dream Ghost" in Ghostbusters (1984).[5] That same year, she appeared as Angelina in Romancing the Stone.[3] She also appeared in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) in a cameo role as a Playboy Playmate.[3]
Music videos
She appeared in the ZZ Top video for Legs, one of the band's iconic MTV-era videos.[6]
Personal life and death
Herrin lived most of her life in Santa Barbara, California.[7] She died there on October 28, 2022, at the age of 65.[8]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Dream Ghost | Uncredited |
| 1984 | Romancing the Stone | Angelina | Opening sequence |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Playboy Playmate | Cameo |
See also
References
- ^ "'Ghostbusters' star and Playboy Playmate Kymberly Herrin dead at 65". New York Post. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (16 November 2022). "'Ghostbusters' Actress and Former Playboy Model Kymberly Herrin Dead at 65". People. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Kymberly Herrin – Biography and Filmography". IMDb. Amazon. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Kymberly Herrin – Miss March 1981". Playboy Enterprises. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "'Ghostbusters' Actress Kymberly Herrin Dead at 65". E! Online. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Who Is Kymberly Herrin? 5 Things About the Late 'Ghostbusters' Star". Hollywood Life. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Kymberly Herrin dead: 'Ghostbusters' actress and Playboy model dies aged 65". Evening Standard. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Kim, Janice (16 November 2022). "'Ghostbusters' Actress and Playboy Playmate Kymberly Herrin Dead at 65". Newsweek. Retrieved 9 November 2025.