Lauren Weedman

American actress and comedian (born 1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lauren Weedman (born March 5, 1969)[1] is an American actress, comedian and writer, known for her regular role on the HBO television series Looking (2014–2015)[2] and its subsequent series finale television film Looking: The Movie. She is also known for her roles in films such as Date Night (2010) and The Five-Year Engagement (2012) and for appearing as a guest star on various series such as Hung, New Girl, and 2 Broke Girls. She was also a correspondent on The Daily Show from 2001 to 2002. Weedman has written and performed several solo shows, including Homecoming, BUST, and The People's Republic of Portland.[3]

Born (1969-03-05) March 5, 1969 (age 57)
SpouseMichael Neff (div. 2003)
Children1
Yearsactive1997–present
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Lauren Weedman
Weedman in 2015
Born (1969-03-05) March 5, 1969 (age 57)
SpouseMichael Neff (div. 2003)
Children1
Comedy career
Years active1997–present
Medium
  • Television
  • film
  • theater radio
  • books
GenresObservational comedy, self-deprecation
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Career

Personal life

Her marriage to Seattle writer Michael Neff ended in 2003.[4] She subsequently moved to Santa Monica, California and gave birth to a son, Leo, in 2010 with her longtime boyfriend, director Jeff Weatherford,[5] whom she married in 2012 and divorced the next year.[6]

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 The Ex Alice
2008 The Kitty Landers Show Laurette T. Hinch Short
2009 Imagine That Rose
2010 Date Night Wendy
2011 50 Greatest Herself Short
2011 The Five-Year Engagement Chef Sally
2014 The Gambler Banker
2014 Silent Shadows Val Short
2014 Every Beautiful Thing Magdalene Short
2016 Joshy Isadora
2016 Rainbow Time Nina
2017 The Little Hours Francesca
2017 Wilson Cat Lady
2018 The Honor List Hannah
2020 Horse Girl Cheryl
2022 Spin Me Round Liz Bence
2024 Little Death Lynette
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Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
1997–1999Almost Live!Various
2000–2007I Love the New MillenniumHerself
2001–2002Best Week EverHerself
2001–2002The Daily Show with Jon StewartHerself
2004Reno 911!Hysterical Woman
2004A2ZHerself
2004CMT: 20 Merriest Christmas VideosHerself
2004Pryor OffensesJenineTV movie
2005World Cup ComedyHerself
2005I Love the 90s: Part DeuxHerself
2005I Love the 80s 3-DHerself
2005I Love the HolidaysHerself
2005I Love ToysHerself
2006Talkshow with Spike FerestenLauren / Medical Correspondent
2007Curb Your EnthusiasmNurse
2009United States of TaraHeidi Sawyer
2009–2010HungHorny Patty
2010Our ShowTV movie
2010True BloodLa Donna
2011Childrens HospitalAngry Mother
2012New GirlMysteria
2013–2019Arrested DevelopmentTwink / Joni Beard
2013Masters of SexQuadruplets' Mother
2013DadsHR Lady
20142 Broke GirlsShayne
2014–2015LookingDorisSeries regular, 16 episodes
2015Kittens in a CageLois
2016Looking: The MovieDorisTV movie
2017Playing HouseCookie
2017DiceTarot Card Reader
2017TarantulaBess (voice)
2017GravesBonnie Clegg[7]
2018Will & GraceCheryl
2018LA to VegasLayla
2018I'm Dying Up HereAunt Janice
2018SuperMansionPlantessa (voice)
2018The Kominsky MethodDirector
2018–2020Single ParentsFranny
2019Santa Clarita DietAmanda
2019This ClosePastor
2019MomAngela
2019–2020BriarpatchBarbara Jean Littleton
2020Tales from the LoopKate
2021EuphoriaDr. Mardy Nichols"Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob"
2021Cinema ToastAnnie the Housekeeper (voice)
2021SpecialTonya
2021–2026HacksMayor Jo PezzimentiRecurring cast
2022–2024Abbott ElementaryKristin Marie
2022Mr. MayorFern
2022Kevin Can F**k HimselfLorraineRecurring cast (Season 2)
2023Captain FallAdditional voices
2025SirensPatriceRecurring character
2025Nobody Wants ThisLoisEpisode: "Crossroads"
2025St. Denis MedicalNurse PamEpisode: "A Strong Cup of Coffee"
2026Wonder ManKathy FriedmanEpisode: "Kathy Friedman"
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Theater

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YearProductionLocationNotes
1996Pants on FireThe Empty Space Theatre, Seattle, WANA
1998Texarkana WaltzThe Empty Space Theatre, Seattle, WANA
1997–2002HomecomingOn the Boards, Seattle; Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle; Off-Broadway Westside Theatre, NY, NY; HBO's U.S.C.A., Aspen, CO; Westbeth Theatre, NY, NYSolo show
1998Yea, Tho I Walk/HuuACT Theatre, Seattle, WA; Annex Theatre, Seattle, WASolo show
1999If Ornaments Had LipsUCB Theatre, NY, NY; On The Boards, Seattle, WAMusic by James Palmer
2000Amsterdam the MusicalThe Empty Space Theatre, Seattle, WA; Krane Theatre, NY, NYSolo show
2001They Got His Mouth RightUCB Theatre, NY, NY; P73 New Work Festival, NY, NYSolo show
2002Slow Boat to ChinaBloomington Playwrights Project, Bloomington, INNA
2003RashThe Empty Space Theatre, Seattle, WA; Hudson Theatre, LA, CASolo show
2004Move Your Meet, Strange Encounters in Public SpacesLos AngelesPerformed with Company of Strangers
2007BustThe Empty Space Theatre, Seattle, WASolo show
2008WreckageTheatre Babylon, Seattle, WA; Bumbershoot Festival, Seattle, WA; REDCAT New Works Festival, LA, CA; Highways Performance, Santa Monica, CA; Tricklock Theatre Festival, Albuquerque, NM; Ars Nova, NY, NY; KEF Productions Solo Festival, Studio Theatre, NY, NYSolo show
2009No You Shut UpPassage Theatre, NY, NYSolo show
2013, 2015People's Republic of PortlandPortland Center Stage, Portland, ORSolo show
2014I Think You're BeautifulDrexel University, Philadelphia, PASolo show
2014Blame It On BoiseBoise Contemporary Theater, Boise, IDSolo show
2014It's Not You It's MeTalbott Street Theater, Indianapolis, INExample
2014Good For YouTricklock Theater Company, Albuquerque, NMSolo show
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Honors / awards

Bibliography

  • Miss Fortune: Fresh Perspectives on Having it All From Someone Who Is Not Okay (2016), Plume publishing
  • A Woman Trapped in a Woman's Body: Tales from a Life of Cringe (2007), Sasquatch publishing

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