Heidi Marnhout, a talented actress, was born and raised in the sun-kissed city of San Diego, California, where her passion for acting was ignited at a remarkably young age of six. She went on to pursue her dreams, majoring in theater at the University of Colorado before graduating from the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.
Her big break came in the form of an independent film, Roadkill, in 1996, which was followed by a chance encounter with director D. Kerry Prior, who introduced her to renowned filmmaker Don Coscarelli. Impressed by her beauty and acting prowess, Heidi landed the role of "Jennifer" in Phantasm IV: Oblivion, released in 1998.
Aside from her work on stage, where she has shone in several Noël Coward plays, Heidi has also made a name for herself in film, starring in Vice Girls in 1997 and reuniting with Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister in the cult classic Bubba Ho-Tep in 2002. More recently, she appeared in Flight of the Living Dead, released in 2007.
When not working on feature films, Heidi has honed her skills in television, showcasing her talent in esteemed series such as Angel in 1999 and CSI: Miami in 2002, as well as several television movies.