Lisanne Falk was born in 1965 and raised in Long Beach, New York. She began her professional journey as a child model, working with the renowned Ford Modeling Agency. Falk shared modeling experiences with other notable figures, including Brooke Shields. Her modeling career was prominently featured in the photo book Lisanne: A Young Model, part of Jill Krementz's series that also includes A Very Young Dancer and A Very Young Rider. The book follows Falk's day-to-day life as a young model in New York City, offering a candid look at the children's modeling division of the Ford agency.
At the age of 16, Falk graduated from Long Beach High School in Lido Beach, New York, in 1981. Her early exposure to the entertainment industry set the stage for a future in film and television.
Falk made her acting debut in the early 1980s, with her first credited appearance in the TV movie Born Beautiful, in which she played a model. She continued to work steadily throughout the decade, with roles in productions such as I Love N.Y. and Slaves of New York. She also appeared as Judy Engels in the controversial short film European-Only.
One of her early public appearances outside film or television was on the cover of the album Head Games by the rock band Foreigner, in which she posed as an upset woman in a men's restroom—a concept that attracted considerable attention.
Falk is best known for her role as Heather McNamara in the 1989 cult classic Heathers, a black comedy also starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The film, known for its dark humor and satirical take on teen life, received critical acclaim despite its controversial themes and initially modest commercial reception.
During the filming of Heathers, Falk had to wear a wig in the opening scenes because she had cut her hair short, which would have conflicted with her character’s established look. The film’s screenplay, written by Daniel Waters, was originally more graphic and ambitious in scope, with Waters having hoped that director Stanley Kubrick would take on the project. Though set in Ohio, the film was shot in California, and interestingly, Brad Pitt auditioned for the role of J.D., which ultimately went to Slater. The fictional high school in the movie was named Westerburg, a nod to Paul Westerberg from the rock band The Replacements.
Throughout her career, Falk continued to take on diverse roles in both film and television. Her filmography includes titles like Mood and other indie projects, although her portrayal in Heathers remains her most recognized and celebrated performance. In addition to acting, she also expanded her work in the entertainment industry by taking on roles as a film producer.
In 1999, Lisanne Falk married film producer Mark Morris. The couple is known to maintain a private but happy personal life. As of now, they do not have any children. With her husband sharing her background in film production, Falk has remained involved in the industry in both acting and producing capacities.
Falk has been recognized not only for her talent on screen but also for her early contributions to modeling and photography. Her journey from child model to accomplished actress and producer exemplifies her adaptability and enduring presence in entertainment.
| Birth Date: | 30 Nov, 1964 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Model Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Long Beach |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
