Lauren Ash
Birth Name:
Lauren Ash
Birth Place:
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Writer
Fast Facts
- At the 2012 Canadian Comedy Awards, she won Best Performance by a Female on Television for "Almost Heroes․"
- Won Best Female Improviser at the Canadian Comedy Awards in 2006
- Went to theater school for four months, and during a lesson on improvisation, she was inspired to join the Second City training center
- Quote: "I feel like the bond you form with cast mates is something that's really unique and special․"
- Joined the Second City touring group a year after enrolling in the comedy troupe's training center
- Known for appearing in such films as "Lars and the Real Girl" and "Camille․"
- Looks up to Tina Fey and considers her an influence on her own work
Awards
- 2012Canadian Comedy Award - Best Performance by a Female - Television:Winner
- 2012Canadian Comedy Award - Best Performance by a Female - Television:Winner
- 2015ACTRA Toronto Award - Outstanding Performance - Female:Nominated
- 2015Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series:Winner
- 2021HCA Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy:Nominated