Shocking Facts About Zoe Lund, The Avant-Garde Starlet Of the 80s
Born To Break The Mold
Despite early success, Zoe Lund’s career in front of the camera couldn’t quite get off the ground. Behind the camera, she made an impression with unique and controversial takes on the society that shaped her into who she was. Zoe had the potential to become one of the powerhouses of the 80s and 90s indie film scene. Unfortunately, she couldn’t break free of her vices, and at the young age of 37, Zoe died of what reports claimed to be drug-related heart failure. However, sources close to her say the truth is much more tragic.
1. She Was Destined For Greatness
From the moment she was born, it was clear that Zoe Lund was made for greater things. Born Zoe Tamerlis on February 9, 1962, Zoe was the daughter of Victor Tamerlis, a rare-book seller, and Barbara Lekberg, a sculptor with modest fame. Zoe’s unique New York upbringing shaped her view of the world.
2. She Was A Musical Prodigy
While some stars live perfectly ordinary lives before their launch to stardom, Zoe Lund was not one of those people. No one could contain her creative talent. She began studying music at an early age. At only nine years old, she won first place for piano in a state audition. The awards kept coming and by the age of 13, she'd won her first award for composing her piece. Zoe could have been a musical sensation if life had not had a different plan for her.
3. She Wanted Something Different
Despite obvious talent for playing and writing music, it just wasn’t where Zoe’s passion was. She wanted a deeper connection with her audience. In her words, “I could write a concerto with 17 violins that could be very powerful, but film works on a more visceral level where I can go into the collective audience and make sure my point gets across”. Zoe was always driven by where she could make the most impact—but her next move was more spontaneous than anything.
4. She Gave Into Her Whims
Although Zoe was more interested in films than music, she’d have never found film if it hadn’t been for music. As part of her former music career, Zoe had been at an avant-garde music concert in New York, when someone handed her a card to audition for a film. She thought ‘Why not’, and pursued the opportunity without taking it very seriously. After all, she wasn’t an actress. She didn’t even have headshots.
