Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Voice actor, Writer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Children
2 children: Hannah Einbinder
Education
California Institute of the Arts, Beverly Hills High School, The Groundlings
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier A -- 60,732 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 47 years (1978-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1952 -- US detonates first hydrogen bomb; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Filmography (28)
Dog Man
Scientist (voice)
The Sisters Grimm
Relda (voice)
Despicable Me 4
Melora / Additional Voices (voice)
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
Mrs. Grecht (voice)
Migration
Additional Voices (voice)
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz
Wicked Witch of the West (voice)
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Nana (voice)
Sing
Meena's Grandmother / Additional Voices (voice)
Kulipari: An Army of Frogs
Additional Voices (voice)
Dawn of the Croods
Gran (voice)
Biography
Laraine Newman is an American actress, voice actress, comedian and writer, who was part of the original cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live and played the main villain Lawanda Dumore in the 1991 film Problem Child 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Laraine Newman?
Laraine Newman is 74 years old, born on .
Where was Laraine Newman born?
Laraine Newman was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Laraine Newman been in?
Laraine Newman has 28 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dog Man (2025), The Sisters Grimm (2025), Despicable Me 4 (2024), The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024), Migration (2023).
What is Laraine Newman known for?
Laraine Newman is primarily known as an actor. Laraine Newman is an American actress, voice actress, comedian and writer, who was part of the original cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live and played…
Where can I find more information about Laraine Newman?
You can find more about Laraine Newman on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
