Holly King (actress)
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Holly King
is an American
film actress, TV personality, and reality show contestant. She was a contestant on Big Brother 5, a hit reality TV show broadcast by CBS
in 2004. At the time of the show, CBS described her as just a model from Los Angeles, California
, without mentioning her prior TV and film work.
King also appeared on another reality based television show entitled MTV's Fear
. Accompanied by 4 other contestants (including future America's Next Top Model
runner up Mercedes Scelba-Shorte
), King was brought to Hopkins Military Academy which has been reported to be haunted. Over the course of the program King and the other contestants were directed to do a series of dares. Holly took part in the very first dare in the show which included her having to lie on a platform in the Academy's pool and having to watch as spikes come falling down over her. During this stunt King proclaimed how much she valued her life shortly followed by hoping her waterproof mascara wasn't running. She successfully completed the spike drop dare. On the 2nd night of the stay King took part in the 4th dare bringing her to the Cabinet Room in the basement of the Barracks. In the Cabinet Room Holly was made to send an electric current through her body for 5 consecutive seconds. While the dare was being performed a disclaimer appeared on the screen urging viewers to not try the stunt at home. Holly successfully completed the electricity dare. After the stunt and after she had returned to the safe house she angrily asked the other contestants "Why are they making me do all the torture stuff?" For the 6th dare Holly and the other remaining contestants had to go to the Captains headquarters to investigate a table which ended up containing the prize money. Holly and the 2 other remaining contestants (Angela and Mercedes) won $5000 for lasting the whole 2 nights and completing all 6 dares.
King is also known for being "Gear Girl" on the National Lampoon Networks TV series Gamers.
The weekly show discusses various aspects of video gaming.
She's also done guest appearances on TV shows, such as Nip/Tuck
on FX
, NBC's Las Vegas
, CBS's Two And A Half Men
.
veto competition.
is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
film actress, TV personality, and reality show contestant. She was a contestant on Big Brother 5, a hit reality TV show broadcast by CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
in 2004. At the time of the show, CBS described her as just a model from Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, without mentioning her prior TV and film work.
TV and film
Prior to her appearance on Big Brother, King appeared in various low budget films, such as Survivor: Los Angeles the Ultimate Parody (2001), Vampire Survivor (2002), I Love Your Work (2003), and Beat Boys Beat Girls (2003).King also appeared on another reality based television show entitled MTV's Fear
MTV's Fear
MTV's Fear is an American paranormal reality television series that originally aired from 2000 to 2002 on MTV. The program follows a group of 5 or more contestants being left at an allegedly haunted location and led them on a series of dares over two nights to explore and confirm whether or not the...
. Accompanied by 4 other contestants (including future America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
runner up Mercedes Scelba-Shorte
Mercedes Scelba-Shorte
Mercedes Yvette Scelba-Shorte, also known as Mercedes Yvette, , is an American fashion model and actress. She was a contestant and finalist on Cycle 2 of America's Next Top Model...
), King was brought to Hopkins Military Academy which has been reported to be haunted. Over the course of the program King and the other contestants were directed to do a series of dares. Holly took part in the very first dare in the show which included her having to lie on a platform in the Academy's pool and having to watch as spikes come falling down over her. During this stunt King proclaimed how much she valued her life shortly followed by hoping her waterproof mascara wasn't running. She successfully completed the spike drop dare. On the 2nd night of the stay King took part in the 4th dare bringing her to the Cabinet Room in the basement of the Barracks. In the Cabinet Room Holly was made to send an electric current through her body for 5 consecutive seconds. While the dare was being performed a disclaimer appeared on the screen urging viewers to not try the stunt at home. Holly successfully completed the electricity dare. After the stunt and after she had returned to the safe house she angrily asked the other contestants "Why are they making me do all the torture stuff?" For the 6th dare Holly and the other remaining contestants had to go to the Captains headquarters to investigate a table which ended up containing the prize money. Holly and the 2 other remaining contestants (Angela and Mercedes) won $5000 for lasting the whole 2 nights and completing all 6 dares.
King is also known for being "Gear Girl" on the National Lampoon Networks TV series Gamers.
The weekly show discusses various aspects of video gaming.
She's also done guest appearances on TV shows, such as Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
on FX
FX Networks
FX is the name of a number of related pay television channels owned by News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group...
, NBC's Las Vegas
Las Vegas (TV series)
Las Vegas was an American television series broadcast by NBC from September 22, 2003 to February 15, 2008. The show focuses on a team of people working at the ficticional Montecito Resort & Casino dealing with issues that arise within the working environment, ranging from valet parking and...
, CBS's Two And A Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake...
.
Big Brother 5
On day 28 of being in the house, King became the third person voted out of the house. She returned to the house the following season, to host a Big Brother 6Big Brother 6 (U.S.)
The sixth season of CBS's American version of Big Brother consisted of thirty episodes which aired from July 7 to September 20, 2005. It was again hosted by Julie Chen....
veto competition.