A pretty and pert player best known for her small-screen work, Sokoloff cut her teeth in California theater as a child before landing recurring roles on
Full House as a Goody Two-shoes and
Party of Five as an out-of-control adolescent. In 1998 she graduated to adult roles when she joined the cast of
The Practice as the law firm's pouty secretary for a high-profile five-year run, until she (along with most of the cast) was infamously let go. During her tenure she tackled a handful of big-screen parts, usually in teen-oriented comedies, and snagged her
Whatever It Takes costar James Franco as her boyfriend. In addition to acting, she is an accomplished singer-songwriter and released her debut album,
Grateful, in 2006.
Marla Sokoloff Fast Facts:
- Began acting in local San Francisco theatre at age 7.
- Made her feature debut in 1992's Ingrid at age 11; the film wasn't released until five years later.
- First TV role was a recurring part on Full House.
- Played guitar and sang for an L.A. band called Smitten; went on to have a solo acoustic career.
- Created Kiss My Axe, a line of custom-made guitar straps.
- Marla Sokoloff Relationships:
- Cindi Sokoloff - Mother
- Howard Sokoloff - Father
- James Franco - Ex-significant Other
- Jared M. Sokoloff - Brother
