Marilyn Chambers

Marilyn Chambers was an American actress, writer, model, and singer who became nationally known in the early 1970s through modeling and Golden Age adult cinema. Born on April 22, 1952, in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, she was associated with Providence and the U.S. film industry. Her early work established her as a major public figure in adult film.

In 1977, Chambers starred in David Cronenberg's horror film Rabid, a crossover role that remains among her best-known credits. That performance marked her mainstream breakthrough. She continued acting and making public appearances through the 1980s and 2000s. Her career spanned the early 1970s through the 2000s.

Also known as Marilyn Ann Briggs, she received four wins and one nomination over her career. Chambers died in Santa Clarita, California, in April 2009, leaving a career associated with Providence, Rhode Island, and U.S. film. She was a performer in adult cinema's Golden Age.