Rebecca Schaeffer

Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer was an American actress and model. She began her career as a teen model before moving on to acting. In 1986, she landed the role of Patricia "Patti" Russell in the CBS comedy My Sister Sam. The series was canceled in 1988, and she appeared in several films, including the black comedy Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills. At the age of 21, she was shot and killed by Robert John Bardo, a 19-year-old obsessed fan who had been stalking her. Schaeffer’s death helped lead to the passage in California of legislation aimed at preventing stalking.

Rebecca Schaeffer is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 9 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair (1990), Amazing Stories (1985), Casual (2015), Hollywood Demons (2025), My Sister Sam (1986), Radio Days (1987), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), Out of Time (1988). The recorded credits span 1985 to 2025, including 5 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.