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Actor Bio: Laurel Holloman was born on May 23, 1971 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Laurel said she grew up in a very loving, progressive household where her parents provided a supportive atomosphere where Laurel and her two brothers were raised to follow their dreams. Laurel's parents encouraged her to be whatever she wanted and helped her explore those things. She was in plays as a kid and was also a ballerina. But those artistic endeavors didn't stop Laurel's love of horses and she became such a good rider she rode them in horse shows and became a staple on the horse show circuit.


Laurel attended the University of North Carolina and appeared in numerous productions while in college. After her first year at UNC, she moved to Chicago to work with the Piven Theater Workshop. She transferred to New York University to continue her studies and became an exchange student studying acting in London at the British American Academy.


Laurel also studied with John Lynn in Los Angeles where she was cast in her first film role in David Orr's independent film, Blossom Time. She then moved to New York City in 1994 and enjoyed success on stage in various stage productions. In 1995, Laurel kicked off a successful independent film career with her break out role as the cute, charming, lothario baby butch, Randy Dean, in "The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love" for which she won critical acclaim and became an icon for many lesbians. After her success, Laurel worked steadily in a variety of mostly independent film roles which showcased her range as an actress.
Her work includes:



MORNING (Down Home Entertainment)

Laurel has made guest appearances on various TV shows.








Non-acting careers
:

Top Movies: "Sheryl Lynn" in Boogie Nights

Top TV Shows: Angel, The L Word

Stage:"The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" at Theatre for the New City.

Big break: Being cast as Randy Dean, the cute, charming, devilish young lothario in Maggie Maggenti's "The Incredible Adventures of Two Girls in Love" for which Laurel won critical acclaim and iconic status in the gay world.

Best known for: Randy, the cute, charming, baby butch, in Maggie Maggenti's "The Incredible Adventures of Two Girls in Love"; Justine, the edgy, tough vampire slayer, in Angel; and, as the complex, sensual, studio executive, Tina Kennard on The L Word.

Awards: The International Press Academy Satellite Award in 2005 for her role as Tina Kennard.

Upcoming/other projects:
ABOUT LAUREL HOLLOMAN
as Tina

Laurel Holloman as Tina Kennard

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Date of Birth
:
Laurel Lisa Holloman, born on May 23rd 1971.

Birth Place
: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Eye Color:Brown

Height: 5' 7


Family:
Husband: Paul Macherey (production designer)
Daughter:
Lola Reiko Macherey

Education:

University of North Carolina; NYU; and as an exchange student in London studying at The British American Dramatic Academy in London.

Nicknames: Lu

Hobbies/Interests: Painting, Horses.

Charities/Causes: Doctor's Without Borders; The Nest Foundation for abused children.






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    FUN FACTS

    • Dated actor Billy Crudup in the late '90s when they were both drama students at NYU.
    • Her real life pregnancy was worked into the script of the second season of The L Word
    • She has a tattoo on her left foot, a lotus flower. It doesn't mean anything , she thought it would help her to meditate better but it didn't, a friend who worked at a yoga centre in NY did it for her for free.
    • Her favourite bands are the Pixies, Radiohead, Coldplay.
    • She dedicated her Satellite Award to her daughter " I will be proud to show it to her, and when she grows up I hope there will be more shows like that and she could see all sorts of characters. I’ll be happy for her just to find love. I’m proud to represent an alternative family on TV".

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    Hillhaze Talent 4 Mar 18 2009, 12:18 PM EDT by strummer13
    Thread started: Mar 9 2009, 10:31 PM EDT  Watch
    I have watched people with not half the talent Laurel has be rewarded. She has played a large range of parts.As the late great Lucille Ball said you got to get out there and work. Laurel has paid her dues. Its time that the powers that be notice this talented woman. Mrs.Mac Laurel is a wonderful actress and a gift to the screen. She should have offers out the*** and if she does not shame on the powers.Tina was a word on a paper and she gave her not just life but depth. Thats damn hard work. There are so many other parts that she has done the same thing with.Tina is real to people because Laurel is great, you question in your head ,is this real do these two really feel for each other. You can not just wake up one day and do that. Now after 6 seasons of TLW again we are standing hands in our pockets wondering. We should all ready know were to look next for Laurel. Granted she is a mother and a wife and that should come first. But they damn well should be coming to her. So heres to you and break a leg and happiness to you.
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    luciOx hi. 8 Jan 24 2009, 11:27 PM EST by katie295
    Thread started: Jan 23 2009, 8:11 PM EST  Watch
    Laurel
    I Love you.
    Honestly
    I know everyone else says it but...
    i love you..
    You are so amazing. in so many ways.
    Just cant describe it.

    xx
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    LWORDFAN29 HOT HOT (page: 1 2 3 4 5) 86 Dec 4 2008, 9:50 PM EST by katie295
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    WHAT CAN I SAY TINA IS SO SEXY I HOPE HER AN BETTE STAY TTOGEATHER AN SHE IS SO HOT I WISHED I COULD BE WITH TINA
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