Katrin Cartlidge
Nude

Here at Skin Central, we tip our hats to British actresses who passed away too soon — from Vivien Leigh to Helen McCrory with Natasha Richardson in between. Of course, we’d be remiss not to add the late London lass Katrin Cartlidge to this list. Revered in dramatic circles for her ability to bring humanity and dignity to a range of tough, compromised female characters, the English actress is also revered among skinthusiasts for her ability to bring to light the vulnerable, unclothed undersides of those same female characters. For most U.S. flesh seekers, Katrin came to the eye first and most memorably as the conflicted punk-rock chick Sophie in Mike Leigh’s breakout film Naked (1993). The gritty drama showcased Katrin’s acting chops as well as her full frontal nudity! If that’s not erotic enough, she also exposed her black panties and fluffy muff! The artsy ingénue continued to reveal her dramatic range (and nude boobs) in Before the Rain (1994). She then thrilled fans of the thriller 3 Steps to Heaven (1995) by exposing her three Bs — we’re talking bare breasts, bush and butt! Next came the college dramedy Career Girls (1997) featuring Lynda Steadman, Kate Byers, and Katrin’s uncovered cans! As the titular character in Claire Dolan (1998), the sexy stunner sizzles onscreen via various sexual positions that display her naked T&A. Whether on film (Surrealissimo: The Trial of Salvador Dali) or on TV (Brookside, The Comic Strip Presents…), Ms. Cartlidge’s expansive credits make Mr. Skin’s cartilage expand too!