American actress and producer (born 1967)
Factsheet
Born Laura Elizabeth Dern
(1967-02-10) February 10, 1967 (age 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
(1967-02-10) February 10, 1967 (age 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations Actress
producer
producer
Years active 1973–present
Born Laura Elizabeth Dern
(1967-02-10) February 10, 1967 (age 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
(1967-02-10) February 10, 1967 (age 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations Actress
producer
producer
Years active 1973–present
Wikipedia
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Laura Dern - Wikipedia
2 days ago - Laura Elizabeth Dern was born on February 10, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. The daughter of actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, and great-granddaughter of former Utah governor and Secretary of War George Dern. Laura was conceived while her parents were filming The Wild Angels.
IMDb
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Laura Dern | Actress, Producer, Writer
3 weeks ago - Actress: Jurassic Park. Laura Dern was born on February 10, 1967 in Los Angeles, the daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. Dern was exposed to movie sets and the movie industry from infancy, and obtained several bit parts as a child.
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Laura Dern Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes
November 3, 2025 - From the surreal world of David Lynch to the blockbuster prehistoric adventures of Steven Spielberg, Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern created one of the most interesting and unusual careers of any actress in Hollywood.
Videos
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1M Followers, 638 Following, 1,714 Posts - Laura Dern (@lauradern) on Instagram: "@jaywalkerpictures"
The Movie Database
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Laura Dern — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
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Laura Dern | Movies, Age, & Awards | Britannica
1 week ago - Laura Dern (born February 10, 1967, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American actress who is known for her wide range of characterizations and the subtlety and naturalness of her performances.
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May 7, 2020 - Laura Dern Shares Bittersweet Tribute to Her Late Mom and 'Hero' Diane Ladd on What Would Have Been Her 90th Birthday
Netflix Tudum
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Jay Kelly: Laura Dern Interview - Netflix Tudum
Dern discusses working with Jay Kelly director Noah Baumbach again, and sharing the screen with George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Greta Gerwig, and more.
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Laura Dern - Biography - IMDb
Actress: Jurassic Park. Laura Dern was born on February 10, 1967 in Los Angeles, the daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. Dern was exposed to movie sets and the movie industry from infancy, and obtained several bit parts as a child.
Reddit
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r/movies on Reddit: Laura Dern was wasted/underused in "Jurassic Park". The writers didn't seem to know what to do with her character halfway into the film
June 5, 2025 -
I've often wondered if Ellie Sattler was in the book or in the original script because the impression I got was it was more about Alan Grant and his bond with the kids. Ellie got sidelined after the 1st act and one had to wait until the final act for her to come back and do anything.
I wasn't even disappointed when Alan and Ellie came back for Jurassic Park III and he was the lead and Ellie settled with a glorified cameo.
I do wonder if her limited role in JP was a way for the age difference to not be obvious because Dern was 25 and Neil was 46 and I didn't notice at first, though the more I see JP, the more noticeable it gets.
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As she wasn't the main character, her presence in the film was one of a supporting role, which she was excellent at. The main characters were the dinosaurs, duh.
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The movie is really well paced and executed with solid themes throughout and solid performances. I’m not sure what else you’d want from her character that doesn’t also elongate the movie or muddle other themes. I mean, you could say the same about Ian Malcom - after being rescued in the t-Rex chase he doesn’t contribute that much. Laura Dern has an excellent sequence with Muldoon and the raptors while getting the park back up and running. She has an excellent takedown of John Hammond calling out his hubris, appropriately. She’s prominent in the final with the raptors. I’ll agree Alan is the lead protagonist with her as a secondary character but she still has a solid through line questioning and ultimately condemning Hammond’s vision. I just struggle to think what additional sequences or themes you’d add to the movie that doesn’t detract elsewhere.
The New Yorker
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Laura Dern Has the Spirit of Seventies Cinema | The New Yorker
November 9, 2025 - Michael Schulman interviews the actor Laura Dern, who stars in the upcoming films “Jay Kelly” and “Is This Thing On?”
Hollywood Reporter
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Laura Dern Shares in a Statement the News of Her Mother Diane Ladd’s Passing
November 3, 2025 - Laura Dern Shares the News of Her Mother Diane Ladd's Passing
Television Academy
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Laura Dern | Television Academy
Laura Dern is an American actress.
TV Guide
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Laura Dern List of Movies and TV Shows - TV Guide
See Laura Dern full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Find where to watch Laura Dern's latest movies and tv shows
NYTimes
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Stream These Diane Ladd-Laura Dern Collaborations - The New York Times
November 4, 2025 - Ladd, who died on Monday, had several memorable screen roles alongside her daughter, Dern. Below are highlights. ... Diane Ladd, left, with Laura Dern in “Rambling Rose.” Both were nominated for Oscars for their performances.Credit...New Line Cinema/Everett Collection
Golden Globes
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Laura Dern - Golden Globes
October 25, 2023 - Laura Elizabeth Dern (born in Los Angeles, California, February 10, 1967) daughter of actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, starred in Rambling Rose (1991) by Martha Coolidge, Citizen Ruth (1996) by Alexander Payne, she acted with Nicolas Cage in ...
Little Women Wiki
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Laura Dern | Little Women Wiki | Fandom
1 week ago - 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.
E! Online
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Laura Dern responded to theories that her cameo in Taylor Swift's "Bejeweled" music video contained easter eggs for the singer's new album 'The Life of a Showgirl' in an exclusive E!
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Laura Dern attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.