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Laurel Holloman's Bio
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| CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 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.
cop #1 Kate Lilly Jane Roxanne 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 
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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