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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Height
179 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Ben Harper (2005-2013)
Partners
Jeff Goldblum, Renny Harlin, Billy Bob Thornton, Nicolas Cage, Kyle MacLachlan
Children
2 children: Ellery Harper, Jaya Harper
Parents
Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
The Buckley School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (אֱלִישֶׁבַע)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 13
Notable
First credit at age 13 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Career
Career spanning 45 years (1980-2025)
Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Filmography (46)
AWARDS (19)
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2020
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BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2020
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2020
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2020
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Biography
Laura Elizabeth Dern (born February 10, 1967) is an American actress and filmmaker. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and five Golden Globe Awards. Born to actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, Dern embarked on an acting career in the 1980s and rose to some prominence for her performances in Mask (1985) and David Lynch's Blue Velvet (1986) and Wild at Heart (1990). She received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of the titular orphan in the drama film Rambling Rose (1991) and achieved international recognition for her role in Steven Spielberg's adventure film Jurassic Park (1993), a role that she reprised in the 2001 sequel Jurassic Park III.
After winning two Golden Globe Awards for her performances as Katherine Harris in the television film Recount (2008) and Amy Jellicoe in the comedy-drama series Enlightened (2011–2013), Dern garnered her second Academy Award nomination for her work in the biopic Wild (2014). In 2017, she began starring as Renata Klein in the drama series Big Little Lies, winning a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award, and reunited with David Lynch for Twin Peaks: The Return. She has since played supporting roles in the films Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Marriage Story (2019), and Little Women (2019). Her performance in Marriage Story won her an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award, both for Best Supporting Actress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Laura Dern?
Laura Dern is 59 years old, born on .
Where was Laura Dern born?
Laura Dern was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Laura Dern been in?
Laura Dern has 46 credits in our database. Notable titles include Jay Kelly (2025), Palm Royale (2024), Jurassic World Dominion (2022), Grizzly II: The Predator (2020), Little Women (2019).
What is Laura Dern known for?
Laura Dern is primarily known as an actor. Laura Elizabeth Dern (born February 10, 1967) is an American actress and filmmaker. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a…
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