Lauren Michael Holly is an accomplished American-Canadian actress known for her versatile and critically acclaimed performances in film and television.
She has played a variety of roles throughout her career, demonstrating her talent and versatility as an actor.
On television, she is known for her roles as Deputy Maxine Stewart on the critically acclaimed series Fences, as NCIS Director Jenny Shepherd on the long-running crime drama NCIS, and in Crime She is widely recognized for her role as Dr. Betty Rogers in the TV series Motivation.
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- Full name: Lauren Michael Hawley
- Stage name: Lauren Holly
- Date of birth: October 28, 1963
- Age: 60 years old
- Birthplace: Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American-Canadian actress
- Height: 1.65m
- Parents: Grant Hawley and Michael Ann Hawley
- Siblings: Nick Hawley and Alexander Innes Hawley
- Spouse: Danny Quinn (m. 1991-1993),
- Jim Carrey (b. 1996-1997),
- Frances Greco (m. 2001-2014)
- Children: Henry Holly Greco, George Holly Greco and Alexander Holly-Greco
- Relationship: unknown
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Lauren Michael Holly was born on October 28, 1963 in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States. She was raised by her parents, Grant Hawley and Michael Ann Hawley.
Her mother, Michael Ann Holly, is an art historian and the Starr Director of Research and Scholarship Programs at the Sterling and Francine Clark School of Art.
Her father, Grant Hawley, was a screenwriter and professor of literature at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Lauren Hawley has two younger brothers: Nick Hawley and Alexander Innes Hawley. Unfortunately, her brother Alexander died in a fire in 1992 at the age of 14.
Holly attended Sarah Lawrence College in New York and earned her bachelor’s degree from this liberal arts college, known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and emphasis on the arts.
Lauren Holly is of mixed European ancestry, including Belgian, Dutch, English, Finnish, Flemish, French Canadian, German, Irish, Norwegian, Scottish , Swiss, Walloon and Welsh. She believes in Christianity.
Profession
Holly’s acting career began at the age of 20 when she played Carla Walicki in two episodes of the hit police drama Hill Street Blues.
Three years later, at age 23, she joined the cast of ABC’s long-running television soap opera All My Children. Holly played Julie Rand Chandler on the show from 1986 to 1989.
Her early work on Hill Street Blues and her years on the critically acclaimed soap opera All My Children established Holly as a rising star in the industry. These notable television credits showcased her versatility as an actress and paved the way for further opportunities in her blossoming career.
She first gained recognition in the 1980s with appearances on hit television shows such as “Hill Street Blues” and “All My Children.”
Holly had her breakthrough film roles in the 1990s, with memorable performances in the comedy “Dumb and Dumber” and the biographical drama “Dragon: The Legend of Bruce Lee.”
Her acting skills were further showcased in the critically acclaimed television series Fences, where she played Deputy Sheriff Maxine Stewart from 1992 to 1996.
In the 2000s, Holly played NCIS Director Jenny Shepherd on the hit crime drama NCIS from 2005 to 2009. She also starred in the romantic comedy What Women Want with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt.
Most recently, Holly played Dr. Betty Rogers on the Canadian crime drama series Motivation from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a producer on projects such as the 2005 political thriller Fatwa.
Awards and nominations
Lauren Holly has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including:
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Twice nominated for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series for “Fences” (1994, 1995).
- Quality Television Audience Award: Won Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Series for her role in Fences (1994) and was nominated for the same award twice (1993, 1995).
- Canadian Screen Award: Winner for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series for her performance in Motivation (2014).
- Satellite Awards: Nominated for Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series or Television Movie (2018).
social media
- Instagram account: @laurenholly
- Facebook: Lauren Holly
- Twitter account: @LaurenHolly
personal life
Holly was married three times. Her first marriage was to actor Danny Quinn in 1991, but they divorced two years later in 1993. In 1994, Holly met Jim Carrey during an audition for “Pet Detective.”
Although she did not get the role, they developed a relationship and married in 1996. However, the marriage lasted less than a year and was divorced in 1997.
In 2001, Holly married Canadian-born investment banker Frances Greco. During their marriage, the couple adopted three sons—Henry, George, and Alexander Holly-Greco.
In 2008, Holly became a Canadian citizen while still married to Greco. However, the couple divorced in 2014. There has been no public information about Holly’s current marital status since her divorce from Frances Greco in 2014.
film chronology
Movie
- Dumb and Dumber(1994)
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
- Dragon and Phoenix (1995)
- Periscope(1996)
- Beautiful Girl(1996)
- Beautiful Girl(1996)
- What Women Want (2000)
- Any Sunday (1999)
- Turbulence(1997)
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
television
- Picket Fence (1992-1996)
- NCIS (2006-2009)
- Motivation (2013-2016)
- Designated Survivor(2017)
- Hayley Dean Mysteries (2021-2022)
net worth
Lauren Holly’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She owes her wealth to her successful career as an accomplished actress, starring in a variety of popular movies and television shows.
Her most notable roles include appearances in the comedy film “Dumb and Dumber” and performances in the critically acclaimed TV series “Fences” and “NCIS.”
