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 -
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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.
