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Mercedes McNab-1

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1980-03-14
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The actress best known for playing Harmony in the beloved television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel made quite the impression with her portrayal of the delightfully quirky vampire. Over the years, she continued to build her career, later appearing in the 2008 film Dark Reel, showcasing her range beyond the supernatural world she’d become famous for. Before all the fame and spotlight, though, she actually had a small but memorable role as a girl scout selling cookies in the 1991 classic The Addams Family—a fun little start to what would become a solid acting journey. In more personal news, the actress tied the knot with Mark Henderson in 2012, marking a happy chapter off-screen. Throughout her career, the actress has maintained a steady presence, balancing cult-favorite roles with independent projects, proving her staying power in the industry.

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She’s often hailed as a modern-day Scream Queen, thanks to her standout performances in horror-slasher flicks—especially her memorable role in Hatchet back in 2007. She really made a name for herself in the genre, and honestly, it’s hard to talk about contemporary scream queens without mentioning her. Her work in that 2007 film, in particular, solidified her status among fans of the slasher world. She brought both intensity and vulnerability, which is exactly what the best scream queens deliver. So yeah, when people think of today’s icons in horror, she definitely comes to mind.

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