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Lauren Ambrose
- Born
- Feb 20, 1978age 48
- height
- 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 1990 – present
Biography
About Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose has spent more than three decades in the entertainment industry, shifting between television, film, and stage with an ease that few performers manage. She first caught widespread attention as Claire Fisher in the HBO drama Six Feet Under (2001–2005), a role that earned her two Primetime Emmy nominations and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. That part made her a familiar face in American homes, but her career has never stayed in one lane. She later appeared in the BBC series Torchwood: Miracle Day, the Apple TV+ horror Servant, and the Showtime thriller Yellowjackets, where she played an adult version of a character originally seen as a teen. Her film work spans comedies like Can't Hardly Wait and dramas like Where the Wild Things Are, and she has also taken on challenging stage roles, including the lead in the 2018 Broadway revival of My Fair Lady.
Ambrose was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and started acting professionally around age 12. That early start gave her a long runway, and she has used it to explore both acting and music. She fronts the ragtime band Lauren Ambrose and the Leisure Class, a side project that shows a different side of her creative life. Her stage work has been recognized with a Tony nomination for My Fair Lady and a Grammy nomination for the accompanying cast album, and she won an Outer Critics Circle Award for that same production. On television, her performances have been consistently praised, culminating in two SAG awards and multiple Emmy nods.
Standing at 5'6" with red hair and blue eyes, Ambrose brings a distinct presence to every role. She is American and Caucasian, and she continues to work steadily across media. Her ability to move between dark dramas, light comedies, and musical theater keeps her projects varied, and her music adds another layer to her public persona. She remains a respected figure in American entertainment, with a career that shows no signs of slowing down.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1990-present (started around 12 years old; 36 years active)
- Birthplace
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Red
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Measurements
- 32–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 30B show conversions - UK: 30B, EU: 65B, AU: 8B, JP: 65B
Frequently asked
What roles is Lauren Ambrose best known for?
Ambrose is best known for playing Claire Fisher in the HBO series Six Feet Under, which earned her two Emmy nominations, and for starring in Servant and Yellowjackets. She also played Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway revival of My Fair Lady, earning Tony and Grammy nominations.
How did Lauren Ambrose get her start in acting?
Ambrose began acting professionally around age 12, which means she has been active since 1990. That early start led to a career spanning more than three decades across television, film, and stage.
Does Lauren Ambrose have a music career?
Yes, in addition to acting, Ambrose is the lead singer of the ragtime band Lauren Ambrose and the Leisure Class. This musical work complements her stage and screen roles.
What Broadway shows has Lauren Ambrose performed in?
Ambrose's stage credits include Buried Child (2004), Awake and Sing! (2006), Exit the King (2009), and My Fair Lady (2018). Her role in My Fair Lady brought her Tony and Grammy nominations and an Outer Critics Circle Award.
Did you know
- Ambrose began acting professionally at age 12, making her career span over 35 years.
- She has been nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album of My Fair Lady, a rare honor for a stage actress.
- Ambrose plays the lead singer in a ragtime band, a genre not commonly associated with mainstream actors.
- Her height of 5'6" and red hair and blue eyes have made her a recognizable presence on screen and stage.
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