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Lori Petty Biography

Birth Name:Lori Petty

Profession Actress, Writer, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Wrote and directed "The Poker House," which won awards at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival
  • Started out as a model, which caught the attention of casting directors
  • Quote: "I'm not going to be just another movie star who goes on TV and says, 'War is dumb․'"
  • Well known for her roles in "A League of Their Own" and "Point Break․"
  • Well known for her portrayal of quirky characters
  • Originally intended to become a graphic designer
  • Created her own clothing line, Lawd Knows

Awards

  • 2004Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Series Episode: nominated
  • 2008Filmmaker Award-Best Narrative Feature: nominated
  • 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2017Best Supporting Actress-Best Supporting Actress: winner