Kristin Clotilde Darnell (born Kristin Clotilde Holby; November 9,
1951 in Oslo, Norway) is an American actress and model.Born in Oslo,
Norway, Holby grew up in Larchmont, New York and attended Murray
Avenue School and Mamaroneck High School. Later she took courses in
apparel design at Rhode Island School of Design and started working as
a fabric designer for a textile company.Known as Clotilde, Darnell
became a successful model for various couture houses, including Yves
St. Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Givenchy and Chanel. She also appeared in
fashion and cosmetic advertising on TV and in print.She played Dan
Aykroyd's fiancée Penelope in the 1983 film Trading Places and had a
supporting role in 1986's Manhunter.
1951 in Oslo, Norway) is an American actress and model.Born in Oslo,
Norway, Holby grew up in Larchmont, New York and attended Murray
Avenue School and Mamaroneck High School. Later she took courses in
apparel design at Rhode Island School of Design and started working as
a fabric designer for a textile company.Known as Clotilde, Darnell
became a successful model for various couture houses, including Yves
St. Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Givenchy and Chanel. She also appeared in
fashion and cosmetic advertising on TV and in print.She played Dan
Aykroyd's fiancée Penelope in the 1983 film Trading Places and had a
supporting role in 1986's Manhunter.
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