Nicki Aycox Explained

Nicki Aycox
Birth Date:26 May 1975
Birth Place:Hennessey, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation:Actress and musician
Birthname:Nicki Lynn Aycox
Yearsactive:1995–2015
Spouse:Matt Raab

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 . She released her debut EP, Red Velvet Room, in 2015.[1]

Early life

Aycox was born in Hennessey, Oklahoma.[2] As a child, Aycox enjoyed singing and playing the piano.

Career

Aycox's early acting appearances included 3rd Rock from the Sun, USA High, Boy Meets World, The X-Files and a recurring role in Providence.[3]

In 2003, Aycox played Minxie Hayes, a psychic cheerleader, in Jeepers Creepers 2. 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]

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. The following year, Aycox was in , 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 , 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.

In 2015, Aycox released her debut EP, Red Velvet Room, which contained five songs of her own original music.[1]

Personal life and death

In a March 2021 Instagram post, Aycox revealed that she had been diagnosed with leukemia.[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]

Aycox was married to Matt Raab.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997Defying GravityGretchen
1999The DogwalkerSusan
2000Crime and Punishment in SuburbiaCecil
2001Rave MacbethLidia
2002Slap Her... She's FrenchTanner Jennings
2003Jeepers Creepers 2Minxie Hayes
2004Dead BirdsAnnabelle
2007Perfect StrangerGrace
2008Cheryl Cunningham
2008Melissa ScottDirect to video
2008AnimalsNora
2009Tom CoolBridget
2010ChristinaChristina Vogel
2010LiftedLisa Matthews
2011Ticking ClockPollyDirect to video
2013Lexi
2013Maggie Jordan

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Weird ScienceTammyEpisode: "Community Property"
1997L.A. HeatBetty JoeEpisode: "Rage"
19973rd Rock from the SunAlysonEpisode: "I Brake for Dick"
1997USA HighKatherine Hanley2 episodes
1997Boy Meets WorldJenniferEpisode: "Fraternity Row"
1998Significant OthersBrittany2 episodes
1999ProvidenceLily GallagherRecurring role (7 episodes)
1999Cruel JusticeAmy MetcalfTelevision film
1999Ally McBealKim PuckettEpisode: "Seeing Green"
1999Chastity RainesEpisode: "Rush"
2000Opposite SexJoelyEpisode: "The Homosexual Episode"
2001Dark AngelSylEpisode: "... and Jesus Brought a Casserole"
2001Ellie BrassEpisode: "Ellie"
2002Family LawPatty MichelEpisode: "Children of a Lesser Dad"
2002RickiEpisode: "Sanctuary"
2002–2004EdStella VesseyRecurring role (6 episodes)
2003MomentumTristen GeigerTelevision film
2004Las VegasTammi CampbellEpisode: "You Can't Take It with You"
2004LAXChristineEpisode: "Secret Santa"
2004–2010Cold CaseChristina RushRecurring role (12 episodes)
2005LAXChristineEpisodes: "Cease & Assist," "Mixed Signals"
2005Over TherePvt. Brenda "Mrs. B." MitchellMain role (11 episodes)
2006Criminal MindsAmber CanardoEpisode: "The Perfect Storm"
2006, 2008SupernaturalMeg MastersSeasons 1 and 4 (Recurring role; 5 episodes)
2007John from CincinnatiJaneEpisode: "His Visit: Day Six"
2008Law & OrderKate WestwoodEpisode: "Bogeyman"
2008Molly RestonEpisode: "The DeLuca Motel"
2009–2010Dark BlueJamie AllenMain role (20 episodes)
2011Beyond the BlackboardCandyTelevision film
2012BlackBoxTVStilettoEpisode: "AEZP: Execution Style"
2013Profile for MurderJackieTelevision film
2013LongmireHelenEpisode: "Unquiet Mind"
2013DianeEpisode: "Happy Trails"
2014Dead on CampusDanielle WilliamsTelevision film; Final TV role

Discography

Extended plays

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Red Velvet Room - EP by Nicki Aycox. July 1, 2023. music.apple.com.
  2. Web site: Minelle . Bethany . 21 November 2022 . Supernatural actress Nicki Aycox dies aged 47 . 2022-12-11 . . en.
  3. Web site: Tinoco . Armando . 2022-11-21 . Nicki Aycox Dies: 'Supernatural' Actor Was 47 . 2022-12-12 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Zee . Michaela . 2022-11-21 . Nicki Aycox, 'Supernatural' Star, Dies at 47 . 2022-12-12 . . en-US.
  5. "Masters of the Universe", p.20
  6. Web site: McClintock . Pamela . Siegel . Tatiana . Siegel . Tatiana . 2007-10-31 . Fox sets date for 'X-Files' sequel . 2022-12-12 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: Duchovny and two co-writers announce new X-Files feature film. March 12, 2008. Canadian Press. September 5, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20181129133338/https://www.ngnews.ca/Arts/Entertainment/2008-03-13/article-313974/Duchovny-and-two-co-writers-announce-new-X-Files-feature-film/1. November 29, 2018. dead.
  8. http://www.tnt.tv/series/darkblue/about.jsp About Dark Blue
  9. http://www.tnt.tv/series/darkblue/ Official website
  10. Web site: Speakman . Kimberlee . Parker . Ryan . and . November 20, 2022 . Nicki Aycox, Supernatural Actress, Dead at 47 . 2022-12-11 . . en.
  11. News: Liu . Narayan . Supernatural Star Nicki Aycox Dies . 20 November 2022 . CBR . 20 November 2022.
  12. Web site: Garvey . Marianne . 2022-11-21 . Nicki Aycox, 'Supernatural' actress, has died at age 47 . 2023-01-05 . . en.
  13. Highfill . Samantha . November 21, 2022 . 'Supernatural' cast and creator pay tribute to late actress Nicki Aycox . 2022-12-12 . . en.