Sheri Moon Zombie: From Dancer To Scream Queen + Her Life Now!

Earl Schroeder PhD 15 May 2025

Is there a queen of horror who reigns supreme both on and off the screen? The answer is an emphatic yes, and her name is Sheri Moon Zombie. She's an American actress who has carved a niche for herself in the horror genre, becoming a recognizable face in cult classics and a muse for her husband, the iconic Rob Zombie.

Sheri Moon Zombie's journey is one of transformation and collaboration. Born Sheri Lyn Skurkis on September 26, 1970, in San Jose, California, she later adopted the name Sheri Moon before eventually becoming Sheri Moon Zombie upon her marriage. Her upbringing saw her raised in Connecticut, where she undoubtedly began to cultivate the unique style and sensibilities that would later define her career. Her parents are William and Carol Skurkis. What truly sets Sheri apart is not just her acting prowess, but also her multifaceted talent as a model, dancer, and fashion designer, all of which have contributed to her distinctive brand and appeal.

Sheri Moon Zombie: Bio Data and Personal Information
Birth Name	Sheri Lyn Skurkis
Date of Birth	September 26, 1970
Birth Place	San Jose, California, USA
Age (as of 2024)	54 years
Parents	William and Carol Skurkis
Height	Approximately 5 feet 10 inches
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress, Model, Dancer, Fashion Designer
Spouse	Rob Zombie (married October 31, 2002)
Residence (as of 2019)	Between Los Angeles and a farm in Connecticut
Vegan and Animal Advocate	Yes
Career and Professional Information
Early Career	Dancer in Rob Zombie's solo performances in the 1990s.
Notable Films	House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, Halloween (2007), and many more directed by Rob Zombie.
First Feature Film	Halloween (2007, as Deborah Myers)
Collaboration with Rob Zombie	Starred in a significant number of films directed by Rob Zombie.
Recognition	Described as a "scream queen" for her roles in horror films.
Other Ventures	Fashion designer and model, contributing to her unique brand.
Awards	Woodstock Warrior Award from the Woodstock Sanctuary's 14th annual ThanksLiving Gala in 2019.
Official Website	Sheri Moon Zombie Official Website