Holly Woodlawn

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Woodlawn in May 2007

Holly Woodlawn (Haroldo Santiago Franceschi Rodriguez Danhakl; October 26, 1946 – December 6, 2015) was a transgender Puerto Rican actress and Warhol superstar. She was known for her roles in Trash (1970) and Women in Revolt (1972).[1][2][3]

Woodlawn died in Los Angeles, California from brain cancer and liver cancer at the age of 69.

References

  1. Piepenburg, Erik (July 28, 2011). When They Play Women, It's Not Just an Act. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/31/movies/new-roles-for-transgender-performers.html?_r=0. Retrieved January 4, 2015. 
  2. Young, Ezra. They're Trans, They're Hispanic, and They've Changed This World. The Advocate (September 22, 2014). Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  3. Vider, Stephen. Why Is an Obscure 1968 Documentary in the Opening Credits of Transparent?. Slate (October 23, 2014). Retrieved January 4, 2015.