Alexa Jordan Kenin was born in New York City, New York on February 16, 1962
and began acting as a child. She won her first professional role
opposite
Jason Robards in the
made-for-television film
The House Without a Christmas Tree (1972),
in the role of Carla Mae. After appearances in several
television productions she starred alongside
Clint Eastwood in
Honkytonk Man (1982) as
an inspiring young singer. One of her last appearances was as Jena in
John Hughes's
Pretty in Pink (1986).
Alexa was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on September
10, 1985, soon after the film wrapped. It was dedicated to her memory.
Animal Behavior(1989)as Sheila Sandusky
Pretty in Pink(1986)as Jena Hoeman
Princess Daisy(1983)as Kiki Kavanaugh
The Mississippi(1982)as Francie
Honkytonk Man(1982)as Marlene
The Facts of Life(1979)as Jesse
