Laura Benanti

Birth Name:

Laura Ilene Vidnovic

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Nominated for a Tony Award in 1999 for her work in "Swing!"
Received of the Rising Star Award by Paper Mill Playhouse for the title role in a production of "Hello, Dolly!"
Briefly attended New York University
Cousin to the bassist of Minor Threat, Steve Hansgen
Daughter of Broadway performer, Martin Vidnovic
Suffered a serious neck injury that would later require surgery while performing with "Into the Woods" in 2002, one that resulted in her firing from the production
Auditioned for the Broadway revival of "The Sound of Music" at the suggestion of artistic director Robert Johanson
Earned a supporting role in the 2013 live, televised adaptation of "The Sound of Music․"
Earned her first recurring television role in 2005 on "Starved․"
Her parents initially forbid her from trying out for professional theater productions

2016Saturn Award - Best Guest Performance in a Television Series:Nominated
2018BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated

Fast Facts