Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham is an American actress. She was born on March 16, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Graham's most recent roles include Flash Of Genius and Birds of America.

As of March 2009, Lauren Graham was performing alongside Oliver Platt in a broadway revival of Guys and Dolls.Entertainment Weekly: Guys and Dolls (February 22, 2009)

Life Before Acting

Graham was raised by her father, Lawrence Graham. She traveled a lot as a child. She became interested in acting while attending elementary school. Upon graduation, she attended Barnard College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She continued her education at Southern Methodist University where she studied acting. Buddy TV: Lauren Graham Speaks About Her Evolution in Gilmore Girls (April 24, 2007)

Acting Career

Graham began her career in television commercials. Her early works included roles on the sitcoms Townies and Lush Life. From there, she appeared in the shows Third Rock from the Sun, Caroline in the City, and Gilmore Girls, where she played the role of Lorelai Gilmore from 2000-2007. Her more recent works include Sweet November, Bad Santa, Seeing Other People, Lucky 13, The Moguls, The Pacifier, Because I Said So, Evan Almighty, Flash Of Genius and Birds of America.