Raye Hollitt

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.

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Hollitt at the Chiller Theatre Expo 2014
Born (1964-04-17) April 17, 1964
Other namesRain
Zap
Occupation(s)Personal Trainer, ex-bodybuilder, actress, massage therapist, snowboard instructor
SpouseKenn Olson
Websiterayehollitt.com

Biography

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 was famous as Zap, Hollitt was a contestant on the game show Card Sharks, and had a speaking role in Blake Edwards' 1989 film, 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

She and her husband, Kenn, now reside in South Lake Tahoe.

Bodybuilding career

Contest history

Raye Hollitt
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Born (1964-04-17) April 17, 1964
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Weight123–127 lb (56–58 kg)
Professional career
Best win
  • 1988 NPC Los Angeles Overall Champion
  • 1988
ActiveRetired 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

  • 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

Filmography

YearTitleRoleOther notes
2007RevampedBombshell
2001ManhuntHunteras Rain
1998Day of the WarriorKym
1994Cyborg 3: The RecyclerFinola
1993Hot Shots! Part DeuxAmerican Gladiatoras Zap
1991The ImmortalizerQueenie
The Last HourAdler
1989Skin DeepLonnie Jones
1987Penitentiary IIIFemale Boxer

Television work

References

  1. Emery, Margaret (22 January 1996). "ZAP in the buff". The Tribune. Scranton, PA. pp. C1. Retrieved 5 February 2021 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Zap (Raye Hollitt) | American Gladiators | GladiatorsTV.com". Gladiators. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
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