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FilmographyTV Shows/SeriesCaroline in the City (Shelly) [1995 - 1996] (# of episodes: 5) seinfeld. [1995] (# of episodes: 1) gilmore girls. Other InformationAwardsOutstanding Individual Achievement in Comedy Television Critics Association Awards [2006] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) TV-Choice Parental Unit Teen Choice Awards [2006] (Won/Nominated: Won) Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical OTHER [2005] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Favorite Female Television Star OTHER [2005] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical Satellite Awards [2005] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Choice TV Parental Units Teen Choice Awards [2005] (Won/Nominated: Won) Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical OTHER [2004] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical OTHER [2003] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Individual Achievement in Drama Television Critics Association Awards [2002] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical OTHER [2002] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama Golden Globes [2002] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series OTHER [2002] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series OTHER [2001] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Actress OTHER [2001] (Won/Nominated: Won) |
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Lauren Graham Biography |
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She grew up in Northern Virginia, USA (Fairfax, Arlington, and Great Falls, VA) Graduate of Langley High School, McLean, VA Graduate of Barnard College/Columbia University with a Bachelor`s Degree in English. Graduate of Southern Methodist University with a Master`s Degree in Acting. She was raised by a single parent, her father. Her parents divorced when she was 5. Growing up she wanted to be a jockey but her height precluded it. She traveled extensively with her father during her childhood and discovered acting while in elementary school. Her resume includes theatre, film and television.
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BiographyPetsHannah DogTrivia and QuotesQuotes "...I love Matthew Perry." "Nobody ever seems to want my advice about serious stuff. People will be like: `Who made that sweater?` Or `How did you get your hair so straight?` They don`t to come to me for the relationship advice or deep stuff. In fact, my little sister actually hides from me."
My character has louder taste in clothes, I think. Personally, all I ever want to be wearing are jeans. - on Lorelai Gilmore
[On her career prior to "Gilmore Girls" (2000)]: "I kept playing the bland friend, and my line was like `Let`s go get a sandwich!`".
“Growing up an only child with a single parent is probably why I`m an actor.” “I struggled with the idea that this character, the parent, would ... stop speaking to her daughter and not make more of an effort.” “If I had a normal job and had been moving up, I`d be management level now.” "Belly buttons are cool". "It can`t be Christmas every day!" "Perspective is the most important thing to have in life." "These days I have to be extra nice in stores. It never fails that whenever I look as bad as I can possibly look or I am sort of cranky because the store is out of something, that is precisely the time when someone one will recognize me and say: `I really like your show.`" “I`ve made out more this season on a family-friendly show than ever in my actual life.” “Some people think my father was a spy, because of working for that government agency in Vietnam, but he can`t find his car keys, much less keep a national secret.”Trivia Former roommate of Connie Britton. 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". 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 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). Her stepmother is Karen Graham. She can`t leave home without a book to read in case things get boring. She cooks good butterscotch brownies. She has a dog named Hannah. She loves horses and horseback riding. Wanted to be a jockey, but she was too tall. 2003 - Started her own production company, Good Game. 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. 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. Received an MFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University. Graduate of Barnard College/Columbia University | ||
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