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Laura Benanti: Biography

Laura Benanti

Birth Place: New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/15/1979, Cancer
Profession: Actor; singer

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Laura Benanti Fast Facts:

Was inspired to become an actress at the age of 3 by a video of a Snow White play that a friend of her mother's was in.
Says she was something of an "ugly duckling" while growing up.
Studies voice with her mother, Linda, a former Broadway performer.
Began her Broadway career at 18 when she was cast as the Maria understudy in The Sound of Music; she took over the role a year later when original star Rebecca Luker left the show.
Fractured her neck in a pratfall during a 2002 production of Into the Woods; the injury went undiagnosed for nine months.
Enjoys songwriting.

Laura Benanti Relationships:
Steven Pasquale - Husband
Marielle - Sister
Salvatore Benanti - Stepfather
Chris Barron - Ex-husband
Linda Benanti - Mother
Martin Vidnovic - Father
Laura Benanti Awards:
2011 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Musical) - Nominee
2008 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Musical) - Winner
2000 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Musical) - Nominee
2002 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Musical) - Nominee

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Go On, John Cho, Tonita Castro, Laura Benanti, Matthew Perry, Brett Gelman, Julie White, Tyler James Williams, Sara Baker, Suzy Nakamura Justin Lubin/NBC

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Go On, Matthew Perry, Suzy Nakamura, Laura Benanti Justin Lubin/NBC

Go On, John Cho, Laura Benanti Colleen Hayes/NBC

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