Lauren Graham
Biography
Lauren Helen Graham, born on March 16, 1967, is an accomplished American actress and author. She gained widespread acclaim for her iconic role as Lorelai Gilmore in the beloved WB series *Gilmore Girls*, a performance that earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama. Additionally, she showcased her talent in the NBC drama *Parenthood*, where she portrayed Sarah Braverman from 2010 to 2015.
Graham's film career includes notable appearances in a variety of movies such as *Sweet November* (2001), *Bad Santa* (2003), *The Pacifier* (2005), *Because I Said So* (2007), *Evan Almighty* (2007), and *Max* (2015).
In 2013, she ventured into writing, releasing her debut novel, *Someday, Someday, Maybe*, through Ballantine Books. Three years later, she returned to her roots in *Gilmore Girls*, reprising her role in the Netflix revival miniseries *A Year in the Life*. Alongside this, she published a memoir titled *Talking as Fast as I Can*, sharing insights into her life and career. With her multifaceted talent and engaging personality, Lauren Graham continues to captivate audiences across various platforms.
Filmography
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The Amateurs
2006 • Peggy
A Merry Friggin' Christmas
2014 • Luann Mitchler
Flash of Genius
2008 • Phyllis Kearns
MAX (2015)
2015 • Pamela
Birds of America
2008 • Betty Tanager
Lucky 13
2005 • Abbey
Twinless
2025 • Lisa
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
2024 • Narrator / Adult Beth Bradley (voice)
Seeing Other People
2004 • Claire
Bad Santa
2003 • Sue
The Pacifier
2005 • Claire Fletcher
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
2016 • Jules Khatchadorian
One True Thing
1998 • Jules
Joshy
2016 • Katee
It Takes a Lunatic
2019
Evan Almighty
2007 • Joan Baxter
Nightwatch (1997)
1997 • Marie
Sweet November (2001)
2001 • Angelica
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009
Because I Said So
2007 • Maggie
It's Kind of a Funny Story
2010 • Lynn Gilner
The Answer Man
2009 • Elizabeth