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Laura Prepon Biography

Birth Name:Laura H. Prepon

Birth Place:Watchung, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Studied at Caroline Thomas' Total Theater Lab in New York City
  • Gave birth to a daughter in 2017 with actor Ben Foster
  • She was an accomplished model before pursuing a career as an actress
  • Started out acting in the internet series "They Go On․"
  • Quote: "Nobody knows I'm modest․ When they meet me, they think I'm going to be outgoing, but I like things low-key․ I don't like people to think I'm bragging․"
  • Quote: "I hated modeling․ It was kind of exciting at first, but then I realized it wasn't what I wanted․ I knew I wanted to act․"
  • When not in front of the camera, she is an avid poker player and dirt bike rider

Awards

  • 1999Teen Choice Award-TV - Breakout Performance: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble: nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress, Comedy: nominated
  • 2014Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2018Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated