Biography for
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Date of Birth

28 July 1964, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Birth Name

Lori Anne Loughlin

Height

5' 5" (1.65 m)

Mini Biography

Lori Loughlin is an American actress who was born on July 28, 1964 in Queens, New York, USA. She was a junior lifeguard before becoming an actress. Lori began her career at the age of 12 as a print model. During her early teen years she appeared in television commercials and was frequently seen in national print advertisements. At the age of 15, Loughlin was cast in the ABC soap opera, "The Edge of Night" (1956), playing the part of Jody Travis, an aspiring dancer, appearing in the series from June 1980 to 1983. She is best known for her role as Rebecca Donalson-Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom "Full House" (1987), appearing in the series from 1988 to 1995. She portrayed the role of Ava Gregory on The WB series "Summerland" (2004) (2004-2005), which she also co-created and produced. Lori Loughlin portrayed Gelsey Alexnader in the 2007 feature film, Moondance Alexander (2007), along with actors, Don Johnson, Kay Panabaker, James Best, Sasha Cohen, and Whitney Sloan.

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Spouse

Mossimo Giannulli	(25 November 1997 - present) 2 children
Michael Burns	(1989 - 1996) (divorced)

Trivia

Had lead role as Emmeline in The Blue Lagoon (1980), but turned it down. The lead went to Brooke Shields.

Gave birth to her first child at age 34, daughter Isabella Rose Giannulli, born on September 16, 1998. Child's father is her boyfriend [now second husband], Mossimo Giannelli.

Gave birth to her second child at age 35, daughter Olivia Jade Giannelli, born on September 28, 1999. Child's father is her second husband, Mossimo Giannelli.

Her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, is the creator of the popular "Mossimo" clothing line.

Grew up in Hauppauge, Long Island.

Became a print model at the age of 11.

Daughters: Isabella Rose and Olivia Jade.

Like others on the show, remains close with her "Full House" (1987) cast mates, appearing in cameo roles in Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen's movies.

Was originally only contracted for six episodes of "Full House" (1987) but after positive audience reaction, she was given a full-time role. The initial storyline for her was to be just Danny's co-host and go on one date with him, realizing they would never work out in a dating relationship and have their relationship remain just professional. However, when she became a full-time character, they created a storyline where she would fall in love with Jesse and eventually marry him.

Her last name is pronounced "Locklin".

Is of Irish Descent.

Personal Quotes

[on taking her first leading role in "Summerland" (2004) since the 1995 end of "Full House" (1987)] When you don't work for awhile, immediately you get a little black mark next to your name. You have to make difficult choices in your life, and you just have to be happy with them.

Where Are They Now

(August 2004) Just finished shooting the 2nd season of "Summerland" (2004), which was partly filmed in Hermosa Beach, California.

(November 2006) Happily married and raising her children. Currently shooting a new ABC series called "In Case of Emergency" (2007), with David Arquette. It is a half-hour comedy to air in mid-season, possibly January or March.