Raye Hollitt
Raye Hollitt - Olson | |
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 Hollitt at the Chiller Theatre Expo 2014 | |
| Born | April 17, 1964 |
| Other names | Rain Zap |
| Occupation(s) | Personal Trainer, ex-bodybuilder, actress, massage therapist, snowboard instructor |
| Spouse | Kenn Olson |
| Website | rayehollitt |
Raye Hollitt (born April 17, 1964) is an American actress and bodybuilder, also known by her stage name Zap, one of the original cast members of American Gladiators.
Biography
[edit]Hollitt graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1982, then worked as a paralegal for seven years.[1]
She appeared in Season 1 of American Gladiators in 1989,[2] taking off the second season (1990–91) for maternity leave, before returning for Season 3 and continuing on the show through 1995. She reappeared for an alumni show in the final season (1995–96).
Before she found fame as Zap, Hollitt was a contestant on the game show Card Sharks, and featured in Blake Edwards's 1989 comedy, Skin Deep. Raye also did the pilot for JAG (Judge Advocate General) where she played a pilot, Cassie. Raye also appeared on Baywatch, Blossom, and several other TV shows.
Personal life
[edit]She and her husband, Kenn, now reside in South Lake Tahoe.
Bodybuilding career
[edit]Contest history
[edit]| Raye Hollitt | |
|---|---|
| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Born | April 17, 1964 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Weight | 123–127 lb (56–58 kg) |
| Professional career | |
| Best win |
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| Active | Retired 1992 |
- 1987 NPC Extravaganza - 2nd (HW)
- 1988 NPC Junior USA Championship - 5th (HW)
- 1988 NPC Los Angeles Championship 1st (HW & overall)
- 1992 NPC California Championship - 2nd (HW)
- 1992 NPC Nationals - 6th (HW)
Magazine covers
[edit]- Women's Physique World, July 1988
- Musclemag International, October 1991
- Muscle Training Illustrated, May 1992
- Musclemag International, December 1992
- Musclemag International, January 1993
- Muscular Development, February 1993
- Muscular Development, February 1994
- Women's Physique World, May/June 1995
Acting career
[edit]Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Knuckles | Zap | |
| 2007 | Revamped | Bombshell | |
| 2001 | Manhunt | Hunter | as Rain |
| 1998 | Day of the Warrior | Kym | |
| 1994 | Cyborg 3: The Recycler | Finola | |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | American Gladiator | as Zap |
| 1991 | The Immortalizer | Queenie | |
| The Last Hour | Adler | ||
| 1989 | Skin Deep | Lonnie Jones | |
| 1987 | Penitentiary III | Female Boxer |
Television work
[edit]- Family Feud (1993/1994). Episode - ”American Gladiators”
- Baywatch (1992). Episode - ”Point Doom”
- JAG (1995). Episodes - ”Pilot: Part 1”; ”Pilot: Part 2”
- Muppets Tonight (1997). Episode - ”The Gary Cahuenga Episode”
References
[edit]- ^ Emery, Margaret (January 22, 1996). "ZAP in the buff". The Tribune. Scranton, PA. pp. C1. Retrieved February 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Zap (Raye Hollitt) | American Gladiators | GladiatorsTV.com". Gladiators. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Raye Hollitt Official website
- American Gladiators Zap Profile (GladiatorsTV.com)
- Raye Hollitt at IMDb
- MuscleSport Radio interview with Joe Pietaro, 7/7/09
- Amazon.com Principal character "Cheryl Moray" in Ian A. Stuart's novel "Pursued" was inspired by Raye Hollitt