Laura Silverman
American actress (born 1966)
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Laura Jane Silverman (born June 10, 1966) is an American actress. She is the older sister of comedian and actress Sarah Silverman.[1][2][3][4] She acted in Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic and The Sarah Silverman Program portraying a fictionalized version of herself. She also stars as Jane Benson on The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow and voiced Laura, the sarcastic receptionist on the animated comedy television series Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. Her dramatic roles include guest appearances in House and Nurse Jackie.
June 10, 1966
- Susan Silverman (sister)
- Sarah Silverman (sister)
Laura Silverman | |
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| Born | Laura Jane Silverman June 10, 1966 Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
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Early life
Silverman was born to Beth Ann O'Hara[5][6] and Donald Silverman. Her parents divorced and each remarried (to John O'Hara and Janice, respectively).[7] She has three sisters: screenwriter Jodyne Silverman, comedian Sarah Silverman, and Rabbi Susan Silverman.[7][8] Her brother Jeffrey Michael died when he was 3 months old.[9] Their family is Jewish.
Silverman graduated from Tufts University.[citation needed]
Career
In 2022, Silverman replaced her sister Sarah as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz from the 2012 Disney film Wreck-It Ralph in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Two years later, she reprised the role in Disney Speedstorm.
Selected acting roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–2002 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Laura (voice) |
| 1997 | Who's the Caboose? | "At Every Audition" Girl |
| 1998 | Half Baked | Jan |
| 1999–2004 | Home Movies | Linda Small, Loni, others (voice) |
| 2002 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Saleswoman |
| 2005–2006 | The King of Queens | Dawn |
| 2005, 2014 | The Comeback | Jane Benson |
| 2005 | Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic | Fictionalized version of herself |
| 2006 | Metalocalypse | Rebecca Nightrod, Valerie Vransinn (voice) |
| 2007–2010 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Fictionalized version of herself |
| 2008 | House ("Don't Ever Change") | Roz |
| 2009 | All American Orgy | Tina |
| 2011 | Adventure Time | Ethel Rainicorn (voice) |
| 2012 | Nurse Jackie | Laura |
| 2011–present | Bob's Burgers | Andy Pesto (voice) |
| 2015 | Masters of Sex | Stephanie |
| 2018 | Big Hero 6: The Series | Judy (Krei's Assistant) (voice) |
| 2020 | I Know This Much Is True | Kristin |
| 2022 | The Bob's Burgers Movie | Andy Pesto (voice) |
| 2023 | Disney Dreamlight Valley | Vanellope von Schweetz (voice) |
| 2024 | Disney Speedstorm |