Laurie Zimmer
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 2, 1949
- Active Years
- 1976–2003 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 6 credits in database
Biography
Laurie Zimmer is an American former actress who was born on March 2, 1949. She is also credited under the name Laura Fanning. Zimmer is best known for her role as Leigh, the secretary at the besieged Precinct 9, Division 13, in John Carpenter's 1976 action film Assault on Precinct 13. Her other acting credits include the 1977 production Prime Time and the 1978 project D'un jour à l'autre. In 2003, she was the subject of the French documentary film titled Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer?, which followed director Charlotte Szlovak's search for the actress after they worked together on an uncompleted 1977 project called Slow City, Moving Fast. Zimmer is married to James Bruce Steele and they have two children.
Career overview
Laurie Zimmer is an American former actress who was born on March 2, 1949. She is also credited under the name Laura Fanning. Zimmer is best known for her performance as Leigh, the secretary of the besieged police station, in the 1976 action film Assault on Precinct 13. This film was directed by John Carpenter and is noted for being inspired by the work of Howard Hawks.
Beyond her role in Assault on Precinct 13, Zimmer’s acting credits include appearances in the 1977 production Prime Time and the 1978 project D'un jour à l'autre. In 2003, a French documentary film titled Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer was released. Written and directed by Charlotte Szlovak and produced by David Berdah, the documentary focused on the filmmaker's search for Zimmer, who had previously been cast in an uncompleted 1977 project titled Slow City, Moving Fast.
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Full Filmography
6 titles- Do You Remember Laurie Zimmer? (2003) as Self
- The Survival of Dana (1979) as Clerk
- D'un jour à l'autre (1978) as Angela
- A Dirty Story (1977)
- American Raspberry (1977) as Miracle White Lady
- Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) as Leigh
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Laurie Zimmer best known for?
Laurie Zimmer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yellowjackets (2021), Ladies of the Lake (2017), Assault on Precinct 13 (1976).
When and where was Laurie Zimmer born?
Laurie Zimmer was born on March 2, 1949.
How many credits does Laurie Zimmer have?
Laurie Zimmer has accumulated over 6 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2003.
What is Laurie Zimmer's background in cinema and television?
Laurie Zimmer is an American former actress who was born on March 2, 1949. She is also credited under the name Laura Fanning. Zimmer is best known for her role as Leigh, the secretary at the besieged Precinct 9, Division 13, in John Carpenter's 1976 action film Assault on Precinct 13. Her other acting credits include t...
Laurie Zimmer by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) as Leigh — aged about 27
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