Biography
Who is Laura Dern?
Early life and real name
Laura Dern Elizabeth Dern was born on February 10, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. She grew up in a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry and political history, as her great-grandfather was a former governor of Utah. Following her parents' divorce when she was two years old, she was primarily raised by her mother and maternal grandmother.
As a child, she developed scoliosis. She attended The Buckley School and later briefly enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, intending to double major in psychology and journalism before withdrawing to pursue acting full-time. She also studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
How Laura became famous
Laura began appearing in films at a young age, including an extra role in White Lightning and an official debut in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. At age fifteen, she served as Miss Golden Globe. She gained wider attention for her work in the coming-of-age film Foxes and the drama Smooth Talk, which won a grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Her breakthrough performance arrived when she starred as Sandy Williams in David Lynch's mystery thriller Blue Velvet. This collaboration continued with Wild at Heart. She achieved international recognition when she was cast as paleobotanist Ellie Sattler in Steven Spielberg's adventure blockbuster Jurassic Park.
Career highlights
Laura has earned numerous accolades throughout her career, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as a divorce lawyer in Marriage Story. She received additional Oscar nominations for her work in Rambling Rose and Wild. Her television credits include prominent roles in Enlightened and Big Little Lies, both of which earned her major awards.
She also reprised her famous role as Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park III and Jurassic World Dominion. Her extensive filmography features diverse projects ranging from independent dramas like Citizen Ruth to blockbuster science fiction like Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Family and personal life
Laura was previously married to musician Ben Harper, with whom she shares two children named Ellery and Jaya. Throughout her life and career, she has maintained a prominent presence in the American film industry as both an actor and producer.
Standing at a height of 179 centimeters, she has balanced a productive screen career spanning multiple decades across television, film, and voice acting.
Birthday and age
Laura Dern was born on February 10, 1967, which makes Laura 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Laura shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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