Lauren Holly
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 28, 1963 in Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1981–2026 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 110 credits in database
Biography
Lauren Michael Holly, born October 28, 1963, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States, is an American actress. She has appeared in more than one hundred credited productions. Holly is recognized for portraying Deputy Sheriff Maxine Stewart in the television series Picket Fences, Mary Swanson in the 1994 comedy film Dumb & Dumber, and Special Agent Jenny Shepard on the long‑running series NCIS. Her career spans both film and television, and she is listed under the name Lauren Michael Holly in industry databases. As of the latest data, she is identified as female and has accumulated a substantial body of work across various genres.
Career overview
Lauren Michael Holly was born on October 28, 1963, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States. She is an American actress whose career has spanned several decades and includes work across film and television.
Holly gained early recognition for her portrayal of Deputy Sheriff Maxine Stewart on the television series Picket Fences. She later appeared in the 1994 comedy film Dumb & Dumber, playing the role of Mary Swanson. More recently, she became known to a new generation of viewers as Jenny Shepard, a senior officer on the long‑running series NCIS.
Throughout her career, Holly has accumulated a substantial body of work, with over one hundred credited appearances in film and television productions. Her contributions to acting are reflected in a diverse portfolio that includes both dramatic and comedic roles, underscoring her versatility as a performer.
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Full Filmography
110 titles- Broad Trip (2026) as Jeanie
- Loathe Thy Neighbor (2025) as Wanda Bellerose
- Loathe Thy Neighbor (2025) Executive Producer
- Hot Frosty (2024) as Jane Miller
- Christmas Under the Northern Lights (2024) as Lori
- The Irrational (2023) as Mayor
- The Lake (2022) as Mimsy
- Don't Hang Up (2022) as Tracy
- Country Roads Christmas (2022) as Skye's Mother
- Family Law (2021) as Joanne Kowalski
- Tiny Pretty Things (2020) as Monique
- The Cuban (2020) as Nurse Baker
- Tammy's Always Dying (2019) as Ilana Wiseman
- Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder (2019) as D.A. Paulina D'Orazio
- Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty (2019) as D.A. Paulina D'Orazio
- Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence (2019) as Paulina
- My Perfect Romance (2018) as Adele
- Christmas Catch (2018) as Captain Bennett
- Ultra Low (2018) as Herself
- The Blackcoat's Daughter (2017) as Linda
- Dead Shack (2017) as Neighbor
- Lucifer (2016) as Roxie Pagliani
- Designated Survivor (2016) as Lynn Harper
- My Summer Prince (2016) as Deidre Kelley
- The Stepchild (2016) as Beth
- Good Witch (2015) as Melanie Anderson
- A Country Wedding (2015) as Margaret Feldburg
- How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town (2015) as Mauren Cranston
- Field of Lost Shoes (2015) as Mrs. Clinedinst
- After the Ball (2015) as Elsie
- Marshall's Miracle (2015) as Susan
- Hoovey (2015) as Ruth Elliott
- The Town That Came A-Courtin' (2014) as Abby Houston
- The Town That Came A-Courtin' (2014) Executive Producer
- Motive (2013) as Dr. Betty Rogers
- Do No Harm (2012) as Dr. Thorne
- Layover (2012) as Suzanne Hollingsworth
- Alphas (2011) as Senator Charlotte Burton
- Scream of the Banshee (2011) as Professor Isla Whelan
- Chuck & Friends: Big Air Dare Movie (2011) as Haulie (Voice)
- The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll (2011) as Liza Genson
- Rookie Blue (2010) as Superintendent Elaine Peck
- Lost Girl (2010) as Sadie
- The Adventures of Chuck and Friends (2010)
- Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010) as Lindy Lowe
- You're So Cupid (2010) as Audrey Valentine
- The Final Storm (2010) as Gillian Grady
- Chasing 3000 (2010) as Marilyn
- The Town Christmas Forgot (2010) as Annie Benson
- Crank: High Voltage (2009) as Psychiatrist (uncredited)
- Before You Say 'I Do' (2009) as Mary Brown
- Too Late to Say Goodbye (2009) as Heather
- The Least Among You (2009) as Kate Allison
- Leverage (2008) as Tobey Earnshaw
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Fatwa (2006) as Maggie Davidson
- Fatwa (2006) Executive Producer
- The Pleasure Drivers (2006) as Daphne Widesecker
- Raising Flagg (2006) as Rachel Purdy
- The Chumscrubber (2005) as Boutique Owner
- Down and Derby (2005) as Kim Davis
- The Godfather of Green Bay (2005) as Molly Mahoney
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- In Enemy Hands (2004) as Rachel Travers
- Caught in the Act (2004) as Jodie Colter
- Caught in the Act (2004) Executive Producer
- Just Desserts (2004) as Grace Carpenter
- NCIS (2003) as Jenny Shepard
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Art of 'Spirited Away' (2003) as Herself
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Hayley Wilson
- Living with the Dead (2002) as James' Wife
- King of Texas (2002) as Mrs. Rebecca Lear Highsmith
- Changing Hearts (2002) as Amber Connors
- Santa, Jr. (2002) as Susan Flynn
- Pavement (2002) as Buckley Clarke
- Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot (2001) as Ethel Skakel Kennedy
- What Women Want (2000) as Gigi
- The Last Producer (2000) as Frances Chadway
- Providence (1999) as Darla Rosario
- Any Given Sunday (1999) as Cindy Rooney
- Entropy (1999) as Claire
- Becker (1998) as Laura
- Fantasy Island (1998) as Heather Finn
- No Looking Back (1998) as Claudia
- Money Kings (1998) as Marybeth
- Turbulence (1997) as Teri Halloran
- A Smile Like Yours (1997) as Jennifer Robertson
- Down Periscope (1996) as Lt. Emily Lake
- Beautiful Girls (1996) as Darian Smalls
- Sabrina (1995) as Elizabeth Tyson
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Jeremy Hanlon
- Dumb and Dumber (1994) as Mary Swanson
- Dangerous Heart (1994) as Carol
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) as Linda Lee
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Picket Fences (1992) as Maxine Stewart
- Live Wire (1992) as Suzie Bryant (uncredited)
- Fugitive Among Us (1992) as Suzie Bryant
- The Antagonists (1991) as Kate Ward
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) as Jazz
- Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again (1990) as Betty Cooper
- My Two Dads (1987)
- Seven Minutes in Heaven (1986) as Lisa
- Band of the Hand (1986) as Nikki
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- Love Lives On (1985) as Tracy
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Ruby Road
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lauren Holly best known for?
Lauren Holly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hot Frosty (2024), Christmas Under the Northern Lights (2024), The Irrational (2023), Family Law (2021).
When and where was Lauren Holly born?
Lauren Holly was born on October 28, 1963 in Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Lauren Holly have?
Lauren Holly has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Lauren Holly's background in cinema and television?
Lauren Michael Holly, born October 28, 1963, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States, is an American actress. She has appeared in more than one hundred credited productions. Holly is recognized for portraying Deputy Sheriff Maxine Stewart in the television series Picket Fences, Mary Swanson in the 1994 comedy film Dumb...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lucifer (2016) as Roxie Pagliani — aged about 52
- Good Witch (2015) as Melanie Anderson — aged about 51
- Lost Girl (2010) as Sadie — aged about 46
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Hayley Wilson — aged about 38
- Rookie Blue (2010) as Superintendent Elaine Peck — aged about 46
- Leverage (2008) as Tobey Earnshaw — aged about 44
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