Laura Harrier
Biography
Laura Ruth Harrier is an American actress and model born on March 28, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois. She began modeling at age 17 after being discovered by a location scout and later moved to New York City. She was represented by agencies including IMG Models and Wilhelmina Models, appeared in campaigns for brands such as Macy's, Urban Outfitters, and Steve Madden, and served as the face of Garnier. After working in commercials and student films, Harrier studied acting at the William Esper Studio. She gained initial recognition for playing Destiny Evans in the 2013 single-season reboot of the American soap opera One Life to Live.
Career overview
Laura Ruth Harrier was born on March 28, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois. She began her career as a model at age 17 after being discovered by a location scout. Moving to New York City, she continued modeling with representation from agencies including IMG Models and Wilhelmina Models. During her modeling career, she appeared in various mainstream magazines, featured in campaigns for Urban Outfitters, Macy's, and Steve Madden, and served as the face of Garnier.
Transitioning from modeling, Harrier appeared in several commercials and student films before pursuing formal acting training at the William Esper Studio. She gained her first recognition for playing the role of Destiny Evans in the 2013 one-season reboot of the American soap opera One Life to Live.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- Lords of War (2027)
- Michael (2026) as Suzanne de Passe
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) as Vivian Montgomery
- White Men Can't Jump (2023) as Tatiana
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Mike (2022) as Robin Givens
- Entergalactic (2022) as Carmen Atkins (voice)
- Calls (2021) as Layla (voice)
- The Starling (2021) as Sherri
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Hollywood (2020) as Camille Washington
- Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 (2020) as Self - Model
- Balance, Not Symmetry (2019) as Caitlin Walker
- BlacKkKlansman (2018) as Patrice Dumas
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as Liz
- A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) as Self
- 4th Man Out (2015) as Dorothy Cuda
- The Last Five Years (2014) as Manuscript Woman
- Galyntine (2014) as Wylie
- Unforgettable (2011) as Amber
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- The Technique
- Strobe as Niki
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Laura Harrier best known for?
Laura Harrier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Michael (2026), Doctor Odyssey (2024), White Men Can't Jump (2023), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022).
When and where was Laura Harrier born?
Laura Harrier was born on March 28, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Laura Harrier have?
Laura Harrier has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2027.
What is Laura Harrier's background in cinema and television?
Laura Ruth Harrier is an American actress and model born on March 28, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois. She began modeling at age 17 after being discovered by a location scout and later moved to New York City. She was represented by agencies including IMG Models and Wilhelmina Models, appeared in campaigns for brands such as...