Lauren Graham - Biography

Last Editor: zbwesiora				Lauren Graham Biography -   Name : Lauren Graham Birth Date : March 16, 1967 Birth Place : Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Birth name : Lauren Helen Graham Education : Barnard College, Columbia University in New York (B.A., English) Height : 5' 9 Eye color : Blue/Green Hair color : Brunette, naturally curly Education : Barnard College, Columbia University in New York (B.A., English) Nationality : American Profession : Actress Claim to fame : as Lorelai Gilmore in Gilmore Girls (2000-present)

Lauren Graham Trivia -

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. Former roommate of Connie Britton.

Lauren Graham Detailed Biography -

Lauren was born in Honolulu, HI. When she was five, her parents divorced. Her mother, Donna Grant, moved to London to join a rock-n-roll band. Lauren and her father, Lawrence, moved to the D.C. area where he became a congressional staffer and single parent. He is currently a lobbyist for the chocolate and confection industry. Lauren discovered acting while in elementary school. She began acting in community theatre and any other production she could find. She traveled extensively with her father while growing up. She earned a Bachelor's degree in English from Barnard College in New York City. Lauren then moved to Texas where she earned a Master's Degree in Acting at Southern Methodist University. She then returned to New York where she worked as a cocktail waitress and aspiring actress. In 1995, she moved to Hollywood. In addition to her many guest staring and co-staring roles on prime time TV, she had three starring roles on failed sitcoms before landing the lead role of Lorelai Gilmore on the WB's "Gilmore Girls." In addition, she has had many roles in theatrical movies, including several NYU student films and several major studio releases. See the list of her credits below. Miss Graham has never been married and now lives in West Hollywood. Lauren would like to return to the stage and hopes she will never have to do a Porky's movie or be asked to have plastic surgery.