Toy Newkirk
Acting
Biography
Toy Newkirk was an actress most commonly known for her memorable roles in television. Newkirk marked her early career with roles in "A Different World" (1987-1993), the Robert Englund horror sequel "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master" (1988) and "Beverly Hills 90210" (Fox, 1990-2000). Later, Newkirk acted in "The Commish" (1991-95), "Living Single" (Fox, 1992-98) and "The O.J. Simpson Story" (Fox, 1994-95). More recently, Newkirk worked on "Gastineau Girls" (2004-06).
Born: December 29, 1972
Known For
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
Beverly Hills, 90210
Follow the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills, California and attending the fictitious West Beverly Hills High School and, subsequently, the fictitious California University after graduation.
Diff'rent Strokes
The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.
The Commish
Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill.
A Different World
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
227
A housewife sits on the stoop of her apartment building in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and discusses all manner of things with her neighbors.
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.
Tapped Out
Chart-topping rapper Coolio joins Kelly Jo Minter and Clifton Powell in this action movie about struggling hip-hop artists who discover there's much more to the recording business than making music. There's a down, dirty and deadly side to it that they never dreamed they'd encounter ... and now they have to deal with it.
100 Kilos
The rise and fall of the Freeway Boyz, These group of young men sold millions of dollars of drugs in the streets of South Central Los Angeles, and inadvertently financed a CIA private war in Nicaragua.
FredHeads: The Documentary
Following several hardcore A Nightmare On Elm Street fans and featuring stories from hundreds of others of all ages across the globe, FredHeads explores just how much fans love the franchise and how it has changed their lives by inspiring them to conquer their fears. Cast, crew, and others involved in the franchise also offer insight into the legacy of A Nightmare On Elm Street.
Filmography
as Herself
as Momma Peaches
as Young Marguerite
as Jill
as Bianca
as Diane
as The Knife Woman