Laura Silverman
Born
Laura Jane Silverman

(1966-06-10) June 10, 1966
Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1987–present
RelativesSusan Silverman (sister)
Sarah Silverman (sister)

Laura Jane Silverman (born June 10, 1966) is an American actress and the older sister of actress and comedian Sarah Silverman.[1][2][3][4] She acted in Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic and The Sarah Silverman Program portraying a fictionalized version of herself. She also stars as Jane Benson on The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow and voiced Laura, the sarcastic receptionist on the animated comedy television series Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. Her dramatic roles include guest appearances in House and Nurse Jackie.

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: screenwriter Jodyne, comedian Sarah Silverman, and Rabbi Susan Silverman.[7][8] Her brother Jeffrey Michael died when he was 3 months old.[9] Their family is Jewish.

Silverman graduated from Tufts University.

Selected acting roles

Year Title Role
1995–2002Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistLaura (voice)
1997Who's the Caboose?"At Every Audition" Girl
1998Half BakedJan
1999–2004Home MoviesLinda Small, Loni, others (voice)
2002Curb Your EnthusiasmSaleswoman
2005–2006The King of QueensDawn
2005, 2014The ComebackJane Benson
2005Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is MagicFictionalized version of herself
2006MetalocalypseRebecca Nightrod, Valerie Vransinn (voice)
2007–2010The Sarah Silverman ProgramFictionalized version of herself
2008House ("Don't Ever Change")Roz
2009All American OrgyTina
2011Adventure Time with Finn & JakeEthel Rainicorn (voice)
2012Nurse JackieLaura
2011–presentBob's BurgersAndy Pesto (voice)
2015Masters of SexStephanie
2018Big Hero 6: The SeriesJudy (Krei's Assistant) (voice)
2020I Know This Much Is TrueKristin
2022Bob's Burgers: The MovieAndy Pesto (voice)

References

  1. ↑ 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. ISSN 0458-3035. OCLC 3638237. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Laura Silverman". BuddyTV. Seattle, Washington: David Niu, Andy Liu. July 16, 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
  3. ↑ Podell, Corey (February 21, 2007). "Interview with Laura Silverman – LAist". LAist. Gothamist. Archived from the original on May 10, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
  4. ↑ 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. OCLC 53451249. Archived from the original on August 14, 2004. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Beth Ann O'Hara Obituary on Legacy.com". Legacy.com. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Beth Ann O'Hara Obituary (1941 - 2015) The Sault News". Legacy.com. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  7. 1 2 Silverman, Susan (November 15, 2007). "My sister Sarah". JewishJournal.com.
  8. ↑ bu (November 10, 2011). "Sister Act". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  9. ↑ Silverman, Sarah. "Sarah Silverman: Turning Ignorance Into Comedy". NPR.org. NPR. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
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