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Laura Prepon

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Laura Prepon
Now it's 1995, Leia Forman is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place, WI, kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red.
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That '90s Show (2023– )
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Laura Helene Prepon was born on March 7, 1980, in Watchung, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Marjorie (Coll) and Michael Prepon. Her father died in 1993, when she was 13 years old. Laura is the youngest of five children--she has a brother named Brad and three sisters: Danielle, Jocelyn, and Stephanie. She attended Watchung Hills Regional High School. She studied at the Total Theater Lab in New York City, where she appeared in a number of theatrical productions.

Before acting became her profession, Laura was a model, working in Paris, Milan, and elsewhere in Europe. She began acting at the young age of 15 as well as dancing--ballet, jazz, and modern. She also played soccer and other sports. Laura loves vintage clothes. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, horseback riding, playing piano, and dancing. Her favorite book is 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien. Laura resides in New York when not filming in Los Angeles.
BornMarch 7, 1980
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BornMarch 7, 1980
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,00038
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    • 3 wins & 7 nominations

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Kurtwood Smith, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Wilmer Valderrama, Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Debra Jo Rupp, and Don Stark in E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
Wilmer Valderrama and Laura Prepon in That '90s Show (2023)
Mila Kunis, Jamie Farr, Laura Prepon, and Debra Jo Rupp in That '70s Show (1998)
Jenna Fischer, Topher Grace, and Laura Prepon in That '70s Show (1998)
Kurtwood Smith, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Wilmer Valderrama, Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Debra Jo Rupp, and Don Stark in That '70s Show (1998)
Laura Prepon in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Natasha Lyonne, Laura Prepon, and Yael Stone in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Laura Prepon in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Sam Elliott and Laura Prepon in The Hero (2017)
Lea DeLaria, Laura Prepon, and Taylor Schilling in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Sam Elliott and Laura Prepon in The Hero (2017)
Sam Elliott and Laura Prepon in The Hero (2017)

Known for

Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Laura Prepon, Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Dascha Polanco, and Danielle Brooks in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Orange Is the New Black
8.1
TV Series
  • Alex Vause
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Wilmer Valderrama, Topher Grace, and Laura Prepon in That '70s Show (1998)
That '70s Show
8.1
TV Series
  • Donna Pinciotti
Sam Elliott in The Hero (2017)
The Hero
6.5
  • Charlotte Dylan
  • 2017
Emily Blunt in The Girl on the Train (2016)
The Girl on the Train
6.5
  • Cathy
  • 2016

Credits

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Actress

  • Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Sam Morelos, Mace Coronel, Ashley Aufderheide, Callie Haverda, Maxwell Acee Donovan, and Reyn Doi in That '90s Show (2023)
    That '90s Show
    • Donna Pinciotti
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Laura Prepon, Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Dascha Polanco, and Danielle Brooks in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
    Orange Is the New Black
    • Alex Vause
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2019
  • Sam Elliott in The Hero (2017)
    The Hero
    • Charlotte Dylan
    • 2017
  • Emily Blunt in The Girl on the Train (2016)
    The Girl on the Train
    • Cathy
    • 2016
  • The Kitchen (2012)
    The Kitchen
    • Jennifer
    • 2012
  • Danny Masterson, Adam Busch, James Lesure, and Michael Cassidy in Men at Work (2012)
    Men at Work
    • Hannah
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • Laura Prepon in Are You There, Chelsea? (2012)
    Are You There, Chelsea?
    • Chelsea Newman
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joshua Jackson, and Rebecca Hall in Lay the Favorite (2012)
    Lay the Favorite
    • Holly
    • 2012
  • Neighbros
    • L Boogie
    • TV Movie
    • 2011
  • The Killing Game (2011)
    The Killing Game
    • Eve Duncan
    • TV Movie
    • 2011
  • Becki Newton in Love Bites (2011)
    Love Bites
    • Alex
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic in Castle (2009)
    Castle
    • Natalie Rhodes
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
    How I Met Your Mother
    • Karen
    • TV Series
    • 2009–2010
  • Hugh Laurie in House (2004)
    House
    • Frankie
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • Patricia Arquette in Medium (2005)
    Medium
    • Kira Hudack
    • TV Series
    • 2010

Director

  • Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Sam Morelos, Mace Coronel, Ashley Aufderheide, Callie Haverda, Maxwell Acee Donovan, and Reyn Doi in That '90s Show (2023)
    That '90s Show
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Laura Prepon, Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Dascha Polanco, and Danielle Brooks in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
    Orange Is the New Black
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2019
  • Neighbros
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2011

Producer

  • E! Hollywood Hold'em
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2005
  • Bret Harrison and Laura Prepon in Lightning Bug (2004)
    Lightning Bug
    • executive producer
    • 2004

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October Road: Season One
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October Road: Season One
October Road: Season One
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October Road: Season One
'The Hero' Was Made for Hollywood Icons
Interview 5:05
'The Hero' Was Made for Hollywood Icons
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:12
Official Trailer
Trailer #1
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Trailer #1
Trailer #2
Trailer 2:28
Trailer #2
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:31
Official Trailer
U.S. Version #1
Trailer 1:52
U.S. Version #1
That '70s Show: Season Six
Trailer 1:15
That '70s Show: Season Six
Lightning Bug
Trailer 2:36
Lightning Bug
That '70s Show: Season Two
Trailer 0:55
That '70s Show: Season Two
That '70s Show: Season One
Trailer 0:59
That '70s Show: Season One

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Luara Prepon
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • March 7, 1980
    • Watchung, New Jersey, USA
  • Spouse
    • Ben FosterJune 3, 2018 - present (2 children)
  • Children
    • Ella Foster
  • Parents
      Marjorie Prepon (Coll)
  • Relatives
      Brad Prepon(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Briefly appears in the music video "Secret Smile" by Semisonic (1999).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 6 Articles
    • 6 Pictorials
    • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Is a natural redhead despite common misconception. Prepon stated in an interview that she dyed her hair black, for the role of "Alex Vause" in Orange Is the New Black (2013), to give her character the 'rockabilly look', but she is, in fact, naturally redheaded.
  • Quotes
    I'm not a sun person.
  • Trademark
      Deep, husky voice
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