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Actor Bio: Laurel Holloman was born on May 23, 1971 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Laurel said she grew up in a very loving, progressive household where her parents provided a supportive atomosphere where Laurel and her two brothers were raised to follow their dreams. Laurel's parents encouraged her to be whatever she wanted and helped her explore those things. She was in plays as a kid and was also a ballerina. But those artistic endeavors didn't stop Laurel's love of horses and she became such a good rider she rode them in horse shows and became a staple on the horse show circuit.


Laurel attended the University of North Carolina and appeared in numerous productions while in college. After her first year at UNC, she moved to Chicago to work with the Piven Theater Workshop. She transferred to New York University to continue her studies and became an exchange student studying acting in London at the British American Academy.


Laurel also studied with John Lynn in Los Angeles where she was cast in her first film role in David Orr's independent film, Blossom Time. She then moved to New York City in 1994 and enjoyed success on stage in various stage productions. In 1995, Laurel kicked off a successful independent film career with her break out role as the cute, charming, lothario baby butch, Randy Dean, in "The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love" for which she won critical acclaim and became an icon for many lesbians. After her success, Laurel worked steadily in a variety of mostly independent film roles which showcased her range as an actress.
Her work includes:



MORNING (Down Home Entertainment)

Laurel has made guest appearances on various TV shows.








Non-acting careers
:

Top Movies: "Sheryl Lynn" in Boogie Nights

Top TV Shows: Angel, The L Word

Stage:"The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" at Theatre for the New City.

Big break: Being cast as Randy Dean, the cute, charming, devilish young lothario in Maggie Maggenti's "The Incredible Adventures of Two Girls in Love" for which Laurel won critical acclaim and iconic status in the gay world.

Best known for: Randy, the cute, charming, baby butch, in Maggie Maggenti's "The Incredible Adventures of Two Girls in Love"; Justine, the edgy, tough vampire slayer, in Angel; and, as the complex, sensual, studio executive, Tina Kennard on The L Word.

Awards: The International Press Academy Satellite Award in 2005 for her role as Tina Kennard.

Upcoming/other projects:
ABOUT LAUREL HOLLOMAN
as Tina

Laurel Holloman as Tina Kennard

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Date of Birth
:
Laurel Lisa Holloman, born on May 23rd 1971.

Birth Place
: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Eye Color:Brown

Height: 5' 7


Family:
Husband: Paul Macherey (production designer)
Daughter:
Lola Reiko Macherey

Education:

University of North Carolina; NYU; and as an exchange student in London studying at The British American Dramatic Academy in London.

Nicknames: Lu

Hobbies/Interests: Painting, Horses.

Charities/Causes: Doctor's Without Borders; The Nest Foundation for abused children.






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    FUN FACTS

    • Dated actor Billy Crudup in the late '90s when they were both drama students at NYU.
    • Her real life pregnancy was worked into the script of the second season of The L Word
    • She has a tattoo on her left foot, a lotus flower. It doesn't mean anything , she thought it would help her to meditate better but it didn't, a friend who worked at a yoga centre in NY did it for her for free.
    • Her favourite bands are the Pixies, Radiohead, Coldplay.
    • She dedicated her Satellite Award to her daughter " I will be proud to show it to her, and when she grows up I hope there will be more shows like that and she could see all sorts of characters. I’ll be happy for her just to find love. I’m proud to represent an alternative family on TV".

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    klesgo Laurel 0 Oct 6 2011, 1:46 PM EDT by klesgo
    Thread started: Oct 6 2011, 1:46 PM EDT  Watch
    I can't take my eyes off of her...she is awesome and i hope we can watch this amazing show again. I'm from chile and here there are lots of women who love the l word.
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    AnneElizabeth The L Word was great. 4 May 10 2011, 3:20 AM EDT by enna02
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    Wish the show was still on at least in reruns. Yes, I have all the dvd's. The cast is great too. It was sad and distubing that Erin Daniels aka Dana was killed off the show. The shocker of the second season to show that Tine aka Laurel was prego, was great too. Real life does bump up into great story lines for shows as good as this one. Great job everyone in The L Word production.
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    happychickabee Laurel 0 Aug 1 2010, 11:48 AM EDT by happychickabee
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    OMG. She is so awesome! Laurel, WILL YOU MARRY ME?
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