Laura Jane Silverman(born June 10, 1966) is an American actress and the older sister of actress and comedianSarah Silverman.[1][2][3][4]She acted inSarah Silverman: Jesus Is MagicandThe Sarah Silverman Programportraying a fictionalized version of herself. She also stars as Jane Benson onThe ComebackwithLisa Kudrowand voiced Laura, the sarcastic receptionist on the animated comedy television seriesDr. Katz, Professional Therapist.Her dramatic roles include guest appearances inHouseandNurse Jackie.
Laura Silverman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Laura Jane Silverman June 10, 1966 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Relatives | Susan Silverman(sister) Sarah Silverman(sister) |
Silverman was born to Beth Ann O'Hara[5][6]and Donald Silverman. Her parents divorced and each remarried (to John O'Hara and Janice, respectively).[7]She has three sisters: screenwriterJodyne Silverman,comedianSarah Silverman,and RabbiSusan Silverman.[7][8]Her brother Jeffrey Michael died when he was 3 months old.[9]Their family isJewish.
Silverman graduated fromTufts University.[citation needed]
Career
editIn 2022, Silverman replaced her sister Sarah as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz from the 2012 Disney film Wreck-It Ralph inDisney Dreamlight Valley,two years later, she reprised her role as Vanellope inDisney Speedstorm.
Selected acting roles
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995–2002 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Laura (voice) |
| 1997 | Who's the Caboose? | "At Every Audition" Girl |
| 1998 | Half Baked | Jan |
| 1999–2004 | Home Movies | Linda Small, Loni, others (voice) |
| 2002 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Saleswoman |
| 2005–2006 | The King of Queens | Dawn |
| 2005, 2014 | The Comeback | Jane Benson |
| 2005 | Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic | Fictionalized version of herself |
| 2006 | Metalocalypse | Rebecca Nightrod, Valerie Vransinn (voice) |
| 2007–2010 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Fictionalized version of herself |
| 2008 | House( "Don't Ever Change") | Roz |
| 2009 | All American Orgy | Tina |
| 2011 | Adventure Time with Finn & Jake | Ethel Rainicorn (voice) |
| 2012 | Nurse Jackie | Laura |
| 2011–present | Bob's Burgers | Andy Pesto (voice) |
| 2015 | Masters of Sex | Stephanie |
| 2018 | Big Hero 6: The Series | Judy (Krei's Assistant) (voice) |
| 2020 | I Know This Much Is True | Kristin |
| 2022 | Bob's Burgers: The Movie | Andy Pesto (voice) |
| 2023 | Disney Dreamlight Valley | Vanellope von Schweetz(voice) |
| 2024 | Disney Speedstorm |
References
edit- ^ Smith, Lynn (February 4, 2007)."Two for the show. Laura Silverman shores up her sister but doesn't shy from the limelight".Los Angeles Times.Los Angeles, California.ISSN0458-3035.OCLC3638237.RetrievedFebruary 13,2011.
- ^ "Laura Silverman".BuddyTV.Seattle, Washington:David Niu, Andy Liu. July 16, 2007.RetrievedFebruary 13,2011.
- ^ Podell, Corey (February 21, 2007)."Interview with Laura Silverman – LAist".LAist.Gothamist.Archived fromthe originalon May 10, 2011.RetrievedFebruary 13,2011.
- ^ Diaz, Amy (December 5, 2002)."Queen City comedy is killing 'em. A look past the punchlines at the city's famous-and not so famous-comedians".Hippo Press.Manchester, New Hampshire:HippoPress LLC.OCLC53451249.Archived fromthe originalon August 14, 2004.RetrievedFebruary 13,2011.
- ^"Beth Ann O'Hara Obituary on Legacy.com".Legacy.com.August 20, 2015.RetrievedDecember 14,2021.
- ^"Beth Ann O'Hara Obituary (1941 - 2015) The Sault News".Legacy.com.RetrievedDecember 14,2021.
- ^abSilverman, Susan (November 15, 2007)."My sister Sarah".JewishJournal.com.
- ^bu (November 10, 2011)."Sister Act".YouTube.Archivedfrom the original on December 13, 2021.RetrievedMay 29,2012.
- ^Silverman, Sarah."Sarah Silverman: Turning Ignorance Into Comedy".NPR.org.NPR.RetrievedApril 29,2014.