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Lara Jill Miller Biography

Birth Name:Lara Jill Miller

Birth Place:Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

Studied at New York University and Fordham University
Her acting career began on stage, making her debut in the Broadway revival of "The Music Man․"
Best known for portraying the character Sam Kanisky on the sitcom "Gimme a Break!"
Obtained a license to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Her father owned a pajama factory in Pennsylvania
Ranked No․ 64 on Vh1's 2005 countdown special, "100 Greatest Kid Stars․"

1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Supporting Actress in a Television Comedy Series: nominated
1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Long Running Series Comedy or Drama: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: winner
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational: nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner
2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated