Nicki Lynn Aycox (May 26, 1975 – November 16, 2022) was an American actress and musician, known for her roles in Supernatural, Cold Case, Jeepers Creepers 2, Perfect Stranger and The X-Files: I Want to Believe. She released her debut EP, Red Velvet Room, in 2015.[1]
Nicki Aycox | |
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 Aycox in 2010 | |
| Born | Nicki Lynn Aycox May 26, 1975 Hennessey, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 2022 (aged 47) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and musician |
| Years active | 1995–2015 |
| Spouse | Matt Raab |
Early life
editAycox was born in Hennessey, Oklahoma.[2] As a child, Aycox enjoyed singing and playing the piano.[2]
Career
editAycox's early acting appearances included 3rd Rock from the Sun, USA High, Boy Meets World, The X-Files and a recurring role in Providence.[2][3]
In 2003, Aycox played Minxie Hayes, a psychic cheerleader, in Jeepers Creepers 2.[2][3] It was the sequel to the 2001 horror film Jeepers Creepers. From July to October 2005, Aycox portrayed Private Brenda "Mrs. B" Mitchell on Over There.[4] The series followed a unit of the United States Army's 3rd Infantry Division on its first tour of duty in occupied Iraq and chronicled the war's effects on the soldiers' families in the United States.
In 2006, Aycox guest starred in Criminal Minds as Amber Canardo, a sociopathic serial killer, in the episode "The Perfect Storm". That same year, she portrayed Meg Masters, a recurring antagonist, in the first season of the WB (now CW) series Supernatural. Executive producer Kim Manners had previously worked with Aycox in an episode of Over There that he directed, and hand-selected her for the role of Meg.[5]
I think that when you bring a woman on that's going to be a powerful character, there's definitely going to be some sexuality put into the character. I added a lot of it on my own, but it was definitely in the script as well.
Aycox on developing Meg for Supernatural, Supernatural: The Official Companion Season 1, p. 140
In 2007, Aycox appeared in the thriller film Perfect Stranger, alongside Halle Berry and Bruce Willis, as a woman trying to blackmail a wealthy advertising executive.[4] The following year, Aycox was in The X-Files: I Want to Believe, the second feature film installment of The X-Files franchise. Filming began in December 2007[6] and finished on March 11, 2008.[7] In the same year, Aycox starred in Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead, the sequel to 2001's Joy Ride.
In July 2009, Aycox began to portray the character Jaimie Allen (an undercover LAPD police officer) in the TNT action/drama series Dark Blue.[8] It ended its run-on September 15, 2010.[9] Her final acting role was in the 2014 film Dead on Campus.[2][3]
In 2015, Aycox released her debut EP, Red Velvet Room, which contained five songs of her own original music.[1]
Personal life and death
editIn a March 2021 Instagram post, Aycox revealed that she had been diagnosed with leukemia.[4][10] She died from the disease on November 16, 2022, at the age of 47.[11][12]
Tributes were paid by Supernatural creator Eric Kripke, and by actors on the show, including Jim Beaver, Mark Pellegrino, Rachel Miner and Richard Speight Jr.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Defying Gravity | Gretchen | |
| 1999 | The Dogwalker | Susan | |
| 2000 | Crime and Punishment in Suburbia | Cecil | |
| 2001 | Rave Macbeth | Lidia | |
| 2002 | Slap Her... She's French | Tanner Jennings | |
| 2003 | Jeepers Creepers 2 | Minxie Hayes | |
| 2004 | Dead Birds | Annabelle | |
| 2007 | Perfect Stranger | Grace | |
| 2008 | The X-Files: I Want to Believe | Cheryl Cunningham | |
| 2008 | Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead | Melissa Scott | Direct to video |
| 2008 | Animals | Nora | |
| 2009 | Tom Cool | Bridget | |
| 2010 | Christina | Christina Vogel | |
| 2010 | Lifted | Lisa Matthews | |
| 2011 | Ticking Clock | Polly | Direct to video |
| 2013 | The Girl on the Train | Lexi | |
| 2013 | The Employer | Maggie Jordan |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Weird Science | Tammy | Episode: "Community Property" |
| 1997 | L.A. Heat | Betty Joe | Episode: "Rage" |
| 1997 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Alyson | Episode: "I Brake for Dick" |
| 1997 | USA High | Katherine Hanley | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Boy Meets World | Jennifer | Episode: "Fraternity Row" |
| 1998 | Significant Others | Brittany | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Providence | Lily Gallagher | Recurring role (7 episodes) |
| 1999 | Cruel Justice | Amy Metcalf | Television film |
| 1999 | Ally McBeal | Kim Puckett | Episode: "Seeing Green" |
| 1999 | The X-Files | Chastity Raines | Episode: "Rush" |
| 2000 | Opposite Sex | Joely | Episode: "The Homosexual Episode" |
| 2001 | Dark Angel | Syl | Episode: "... and Jesus Brought a Casserole" |
| 2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Ellie Brass | Episode: "Ellie" |
| 2002 | Family Law | Patty Michel | Episode: "Children of a Lesser Dad" |
| 2002 | The Twilight Zone | Ricki | Episode: "Sanctuary" |
| 2002–2004 | Ed | Stella Vessey | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| 2003 | Momentum | Tristen Geiger | Television film |
| 2004 | Las Vegas | Tammi Campbell | Episode: "You Can't Take It with You" |
| 2004 | LAX | Christine | Episode: "Secret Santa" |
| 2004–2010 | Cold Case | Christina Rush | Recurring role (12 episodes) |
| 2005 | LAX | Christine | Episodes: "Cease & Assist," "Mixed Signals" |
| 2005 | Over There | Pvt. Brenda "Mrs. B." Mitchell | Main role (11 episodes) |
| 2006 | Criminal Minds | Amber Canardo | Episode: "The Perfect Storm" |
| 2006, 2008 | Supernatural | Meg Masters | Seasons 1 and 4 (Recurring role; 5 episodes) |
| 2007 | John from Cincinnati | Jane | Episode: "His Visit: Day Six" |
| 2008 | Law & Order | Kate Westwood | Episode: "Bogeyman" |
| 2008 | CSI: Miami | Molly Reston | Episode: "The DeLuca Motel" |
| 2009–2010 | Dark Blue | Jamie Allen | Main role (20 episodes) |
| 2011 | Beyond the Blackboard | Candy | Television film |
| 2012 | BlackBoxTV | Stiletto | Episode: "AEZP: Execution Style" |
| 2013 | Profile for Murder | Jackie | Television film |
| 2013 | Longmire | Helen | Episode: "Unquiet Mind" |
| 2013 | The Glades | Diane | Episode: "Happy Trails" |
| 2014 | Dead on Campus | Danielle Williams | Television film; Final TV role |
Discography
editExtended plays
- Red Velvet Room (2015)
References
edit- ^ a b "Red Velvet Room - EP by Nicki Aycox". Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ a b c d e f Minelle, Bethany (November 21, 2022). "Supernatural actress Nicki Aycox dies aged 47". Sky News. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Tinoco, Armando (November 21, 2022). "Nicki Aycox Dies: 'Supernatural' Actor Was 47". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c Zee, Michaela (November 21, 2022). "Nicki Aycox, 'Supernatural' Star, Dies at 47". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ "Masters of the Universe", p.20
- ^ McClintock, Pamela; Siegel, Tatiana; Siegel, Tatiana (October 31, 2007). "Fox sets date for 'X-Files' sequel". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ "Duchovny and two co-writers announce new X-Files feature film". Canadian Press. March 12, 2008. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
- ^ About Dark Blue (Archived 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine) on TNT's website
- ^ Official website (Archived 2009-06-02 at the Wayback Machine) at TNT
- ^ Speakman, Kimberlee and Parker, Ryan (November 20, 2022). "Nicki Aycox, Supernatural Actress, Dead at 47". People. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ Liu, Narayan (November 20, 2022). "Supernatural Star Nicki Aycox Dies". CBR. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ Garvey, Marianne (November 21, 2022). "Nicki Aycox, 'Supernatural' actress, has died at age 47". CNN. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Highfill, Samantha (November 21, 2022). "'Supernatural' cast and creator pay tribute to late actress Nicki Aycox". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
External links
edit- Nicki Aycox at IMDb
- Interview for Jeepers Creepers 2