Clare Kramer is an American actress. Her credits include '' Bring It On'' (2000), ''

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'' (2002), '' D.E.B.S.'' (2003), ''

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'' (2004), '' The Thirst'' (2006), ''

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'' (2006), '' Road to Hell'' (2008), and ''

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'' (2011). Among her most notable roles is Glory in ''

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' is an American supernatural fiction, supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. The concept is based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film), 1992 film, also written by Whedon, a ...

'' (2000-2002). She was awarded best actress at the

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2012 for her portrayal of spree killer Caitlin Shattuck in '' Road to Hell'' (2008).

Personal life

Kramer was born in

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. She spent most of her childhood in

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, and is of British and German descent. She has a younger sister named Callie; their parents are Terry and Sandy. After graduating from high school, she attended

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and received a BFA from NYU's

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. Kramer married producer Brian Keathley in October 29, 2005. They have daughters Gavin and River Marie, and sons Hart and Sky Lynlee.

Career

As a child, she was a spokesman and mascot for

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, donning the trademark pigtails accentuated in the company logo. Kramer's film roles include: '' The Thirst'' (2006), as a vampire, this time a former drug-addict; ''The Skulls III'' (2004), as a competitive swimmer who follows in her brother's footsteps by joining the title organization;

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's adaptation of the

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novel ''

'' (2002); and

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's cheerleading comedy '' Bring It On'' (2000). Kramer appeared in ''

'' (2004), alongside

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, and portrayed fictional movie star and shoplifter Babette Storm in ''

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'' (2002). She secured a recurring role as Glory, goddess of a hell dimension, in 13 episodes of ''

'', between 2000–2002. In 2012, Kramer won the

Best Actress award 2012 for her portrayal of spree killer, Caitlin Shattuck, in the rock fantasy feature, '' Road to Hell''. She hosts the podcast ''Take Five with Clare Kramer'', and is a co-founder of the online platform ''Geek Nation''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web

References

External links

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