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Lauren Graham Profile |
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Birth Date: March 16, 1967
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Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Birth Name: Lauren Helen Graham
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Height: 5'9"
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Biography |
Lauren Helen Graham was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on March
16th, 1967 and was raised by her father in Fairfax,
Virginia, after her parents divorced when she was 5 years
old. She loved to ride horses and eventually did so
competitively. She dreamed of one day becoming a jockey, but
her height was an obstacle.
Graham traveled extensively with her father during her
childhood and discovered acting while in elementary school.
Lauren skipped kindergarten and explains, "that's why I
don't know how to share." Throughout high school, Lauren was
involved in many theater productions, and this love
continued on throughout college while attending Columbia
University's Barnard College in New York, where she majored
in English. She then earned a master's degree in acting from
Southern Methodist University.
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Graham landed a
recurring role as a neurotic girlfriend, Shelly, in the
first season of Caroline in the City. More recurring
television roles followed in 1997; first on Law & Order, as
a studio executive who pursues Detective Reynaldo Curtis
(Benjamin Bratt), and next on NewsRadio, as an efficiency
expert aiming to downsize the staff. In addition, Lauren
enjoyed guest roles on 3rd Rock from the Sun in 1996, and
Seinfeld in 1997.
Graham was a regular on the 1996 sitcom Townies (co-starring
Jenna Elfman) and 1998's Conrad Bloom, and then starred as a
high school administrator on M.Y.O.B., right before landing
the role of Lorelai Gilmore on the WB's Gilmore Girls.
Lauren claims the reason she works so much is, "I'm nice,
and I show up on time."
After roles in the thriller Nightwatch (starring Patricia
Arquette and Ewan McGregor) and One True Thing (as Renee
Zellweger's best friend), Graham displayed her versatility
in both comedic and dramatic roles. She starred in 1999's
Dill Scallion on VH1, a mockumentary about the world of
country music that featured cameos by LeAnn Rimes and Willie
Nelson. She also appeared on the big screen opposite Keanu
Reeves in the 2001 feature film, Sweet November.
Lauren Graham's big breakthrough came in 2000 with the lead
role on the WB family drama, Gilmore Girls. As Lorelai
Gilmore, the thirtysomething single mother of a teenager
(played by Alexis Bledel), Graham earned several award
nominations during the first two seasons. While the show
itself has earned critical acclaim, Lauren gained much media
exposure for her portrayal of a determined and down-to-earth
single mom.
Lauren has been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best
Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Drama) and
a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a
Female Actor in a Drama Series, both for her portrayal of
Lorelai Gilmore. The role also earned her a Best Actress nod
from Viewers for Quality Television, as well as the award
for Best Actress in a Drama from the Family Friendly Forum.
E! Online even ranked Lauren No. 13 (of 25) on its list of
"Hollywood's Bachelorettes: Sexy and Single." Graham adds
that despite her success, "my grandparents think I should be
on Friends."
Graham recently starred opposite Billy Bob Thornton in
Miramax's hit film, Bad Santa, a dark comedy about a man who
pretends to be Santa in a ploy to rob shopping malls. Next
up for Lauren are the comedy films Lucky 13, with Taryn
Manning and Brande Roderick, and Seeing Other People, both
set for release in 2004.
Graham, who has never been married, is currently single and
living in West Hollywood, where Gilmore Girls is filmed. As
for what kind of guys she goes for, Lauren says, "I wouldn't
pick anybody from 'N Sync. I love Jeff Bridges. I like guys
who have some gravity and look like they can ride a horse." |
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Other
Information |
Graduate of Barnard College/Columbia University
Lauren's father, Larry, is the President of the Chocolate
Manufacturer's Association. Her mother, Donna, left her
family when Lauren was 5 to pursue a singing career. She
ended up in the fashion industry.
Has Irish roots. Has a half sister, Maggie and a half
brother, Chris. First paying job was in high school, in a
video about Planned Parenthood.
On "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999) (Feb 1,
2003), when they were discussing the quote then on her page
on IMDb site, she said that she preferred "Belly buttons are
cool".
2003 - Started her own production company, Good Game.
Received an MFA in Acting from Southern Methodist
University.
Prior to "Gilmore Girls" (2000), she and once guest star
Scott Cohen both appeared on a three part episode of "Law &
Order" (1990) (though never appearing in the same scene).
She loves horses and horseback riding. Wanted to be a
jockey, but she was too tall.
She and "Gilmore Girls" (2000) co-star Scott Patterson both
made appearances on the TV series "Seinfeld" (1990) as a
prospective girlfriend for Jerry and boyfriend for Elaine,
respectively (but not in the same episode).
She has a dog named Hanna.
Her stepmother is Karen Graham.
She cooks good butterscotch brownies.
She can't leave home without a book to read in case things
get boring. |
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