Lauren Graham
Biography
Lauren Graham is an American actress born on March 16, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. She is known for her acting credits in various films and television series. Graham has appeared in notable films such as Sweet November, Bad Santa, The Pacifier, Because I Said So, Evan Almighty, and Max. She has also portrayed notable characters in television series including Lorelai Gilmore in Gilmore Girls and Sarah Braverman in Parenthood. Graham has a total of 79 acting credits. She has been active in the entertainment industry for several years, with a content score of 100.
Career overview
Lauren Graham is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She is best recognized for her portrayal of Lorelai Gilmore in the series Gilmore Girls. Graham's performance in this role earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. She also played the character of Sarah Braverman in the NBC drama series Parenthood, which aired from 2010 to 2015.
In addition to her television work, Graham has appeared in several films, including Sweet November, Bad Santa, The Pacifier, Because I Said So, Evan Almighty, and Max. Her film career showcases her versatility as an actress, taking on a wide range of roles in different genres.
Lauren Graham's acting credits span multiple platforms, with a total of 79 known credits. Her work in television and film has made her a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry.
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- Reminders of Him (2026) as Grace Landry
- Twinless (2025) as Lisa
- The Z-Suite (2025) as Monica Frazier
- The Z-Suite (2025) Executive Producer
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) as Narrator / Adult Beth Bradley (voice)
- Password (2022) as Self - Celebrity Guest
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021) as Alex Morrow
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021) Co-Executive Producer
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021) Director
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020) as Joan Bennett
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- It Takes a Lunatic (2019) as Self
- Busy Tonight (2018) as Self - Guest
- Vampirina (2017) as Oxana Hauntley (voice)
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016) as Lorelai Gilmore
- Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016) as Jules Khatchadorian
- Joshy (2016) as Katee
- The Odd Couple (2015) as Gaby
- Max (2015) as Pamela
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014) as Luann Mitchler
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- Go On (2012) as Amy
- Web Therapy (2011) as Grace Tiverton
- Parenthood (2010) as Sarah Braverman
- The Marriage Ref (2010) as Self - Panelist
- It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) as Lynn Gilner
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) as Self
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) as Fran Lockwood (voice)
- The Answer Man (2009) as Elizabeth
- The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008) as Self
- Web Therapy (2008) as Grace Tiverton
- Flash of Genius (2008) as Phyllis Kearns
- Birds of America (2008) as Betty Tanager
- Evan Almighty (2007) as Joan Baxter
- Because I Said So (2007) as Maggie
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) as Self
- The Amateurs (2006) as Peggy
- Black Diamonds: Mountaintop Removal & the Fight for Coalfield Justice (2006) as Narrator
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self - Guest
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- The Pacifier (2005) as Claire Fletcher
- The Life Coach (2005) as Dr. Sue Pegasus
- Gnome (2005) as Amanda
- Lucky 13 (2005) as Abbey
- Project Runway (2004) as Self - Guest Judge
- Seeing Other People (2004) as Claire
- TV Revolution (2004)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Bad Santa (2003) as Sue
- The Third Wheel (2002) as Woman at the Party (uncredited)
- Sweet November (2001) as Angelica
- Chasing Destiny (2001) as Jessy James
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Lorelai Gilmore
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Bridget
- M.Y.O.B. (2000) as Opal Brown
- Family Guy (1999) as Mother Maggie (voice)
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self - Guest
- Dill Scallion (1999) as Kristie Sue
- One True Thing (1998) as Jules
- Conrad Bloom (1998) as Molly Davenport
- Confessions of a Sexist Pig (1998) as Tracy
- The View (1997) as Self
- Nightwatch (1997) as Marie
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Laurie Harris
- Townies (1996) as Denise Garibaldi Callahan
- Good Company (1996) as Liz Gibson
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Shelly
- NewsRadio (1995) as Andrea
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Guest
- Until the End of the World (1991) as Heidi
- Law & Order (1990) as Lisa Lundquist
- Seinfeld (1989) as Valerie
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
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