Laura Dern

Biography

Laura Elizabeth Dern, born on February 10, 1967, is a celebrated American actress and filmmaker recognized for her exceptional talent and diverse roles. Growing up in a family of actors—her parents are Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd—Dern embarked on her acting journey in the 1980s. She gained critical acclaim with standout performances in films like "Mask" (1985) and David Lynch’s "Blue Velvet" (1986) and "Wild at Heart" (1990). Her portrayal of an orphan in "Rambling Rose" (1991) earned her an Academy Award nomination, while her role in Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" (1993) solidified her status as a global star, a role she reprised in "Jurassic Park III" (2001).

Dern’s career continued to flourish as she won two Golden Globe Awards for her roles as Katherine Harris in the television film "Recount" (2008) and as Amy Jellicoe in the series "Enlightened" (2011-2013). She received a second Academy Award nomination for her work in the biopic "Wild" (2014). In 2017, she took on the role of Renata Klein in the acclaimed series "Big Little Lies," winning both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Dern also collaborated with Lynch in "Twin Peaks: The Return." More recently, she appeared in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" (2017), "Marriage Story" (2019), and "Little Women" (2019), receiving an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Marriage Story."