Lisa Darr
Biography
Lisa Darr, born Lisa Darr Grabemann on April 21, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American actress. Her parents are actress Mollie and lawyer Karl Grabemann. She attended Stanford University, graduating in 1985 with a degree in biology, and later earned an MFA in acting from UCLA. Known for her work in television, Darr played Annie Whitman on the ABC series Life As We Know It and portrayed Jane McPherson on the WB teenage drama Popular. She also appeared as Gail Koner in the 1996 Fox series Profit and played Laurie Manning, the girlfriend of the title character, in the fifth season of the show Ellen.
Career overview
Lisa Darr is an American actress born on April 21, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother was an actress and her father was a lawyer. She attended Stanford University, graduating in 1985 with a degree in biology, and subsequently earned an Master of Fine Arts in acting from UCLA.
Darr has built a television career with appearances across various networks and series. She played Jane McPherson in the teenage drama series Popular on The WB and portrayed Gail Koner in the 1996 Fox series Profit. In the fifth season of the television show Ellen, she appeared as Laurie Manning, the girlfriend of the title character. Her television credits also include playing Annie Whitman on the ABC series Life As We Know It.
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Full Filmography
68 titles- Constantine (2014) as Liv's Mother
- This Is 40 (2012) as Clair
- Parenthood (2010) as Sarah's Doctor
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Martha Miller
- FlashForward (2009) as Principal Byrne
- Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) as Mother on the Pier
- The Twenty (2009) as Katherine
- The Mentalist (2008) as Hazel Haibach
- Alma: The Master's Muse (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- Her Best Move (2007) as Julia Davis
- Bagboy (2007) as Laurie
- Dexter (2006) as Benny's Lawyer
- The Unit (2006) as Beverly
- The Office (2005) as Barbara Allen
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Amanda Garnett
- Weeds (2005) as Ann Carilli
- House (2004) as Emily
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Tammy Brennan
- CSI: NY (2004) as Andrea Warren
- Life As We Know It (2004) as Annie Whitman
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Darlene Lowell
- The Lyon's Den (2003)
- The Big Time (2002)
- The Guardian (2001) as Dr. Patricia Driscoll
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Nicole Jones
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Woman in Perfume Store
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Susan Jackson
- The Weber Show (2000) as Angela Nichalos
- The West Wing (1999) as Becca - Women's Alliance for Choice
- Judging Amy (1999) as Mrs. Kreiner
- Popular (1999) as Jane McPherson
- Ladies Man (1999) as Dr. Mandell
- Charmed (1998) as Paige's Mom
- Gods and Monsters (1998) as Dana Boone
- Land of the Free (1998) as Annie Jennings
- Plan B (1997) as Clare Sadler
- Casualties (1997) as Beth
- The Sleepwalker Killing (1997) as D.A. Mary Ellen Matulus
- Morella (1997) as Jenny Lynden
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Martha
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Shelly
- Early Edition (1996) as Allison Fletcher
- 7th Heaven (1996) as T-Bone's Mother
- Men Behaving Badly (1996) as Alice
- EZ Streets (1996)
- Profit (1996) as Gail Koner
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Debbie
- Marker (1995)
- The Office (1995) as Natalie Stanton
- Murderous Intent (1995) as Pamela
- ER (1994) as Nadine Wilkes
- Ellen (1994) as Laurie Manning
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- Betrayal of Trust (1994) as Lorna Lucas
- The X-Files (1993) as Attorney Jana Fain
- Frasier (1993) as Laura Paris
- Complex of Fear (1993) as Penny Evans
- Renegade (1992) as Dr. Helen
- The Commish (1991)
- Flesh 'n' Blood (1991) as Rachel Brennan
- Defenseless (1991) as Board Member in Law Firm
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Ann McGrath
- Wings (1990) as Gwen
- The Flash (1990) as Terri Kronenberg
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Ginny Will
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Kelly Michaels
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Carrie Benton
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Rhonda Brock
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lisa Darr best known for?
Lisa Darr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Constantine (2014), This Is 40 (2012), Parenthood (2010), Drop Dead Diva (2009).
When and where was Lisa Darr born?
Lisa Darr was born on April 21, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Lisa Darr have?
Lisa Darr has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2014.
What is Lisa Darr's background in cinema and television?
Lisa Darr, born Lisa Darr Grabemann on April 21, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American actress. Her parents are actress Mollie and lawyer Karl Grabemann. She attended Stanford University, graduating in 1985 with a degree in biology, and later earned an MFA in acting from UCLA. Known for her work in television, Dar...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lyon's Den (2003) — aged about 40
- The Office (2005) as Barbara Allen — aged about 42
- House (2004) as Emily — aged about 41
- The Mentalist (2008) as Hazel Haibach — aged about 45
- The X-Files (1993) as Attorney Jana Fain — aged about 30
- The West Wing (1999) as Becca - Women's Alliance for Choice — aged about 36
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