Lauren Holly
Career
Active 1983 – present
Biography
About Lauren Holly
Lauren Holly is an American actress whose career spans more than four decades, beginning in 1983. Born on October 28, 1963, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, she grew up in Geneva, New York, where she graduated from Geneva High School in 1981. Her early work included a stint as Julie Chandler on the soap opera All My Children from 1986 to 1989, and she played Betty in the 1990 TV movie Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again. She is perhaps best known for her role as Deputy Sheriff Maxine Stewart in the series Picket Fences, and for playing Mary Swanson in the 1994 comedy Dumb & Dumber.
Beyond those highlights, Holly's filmography includes the role of Linda Lee Cadwell in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, a doctor in the 1995 remake of Sabrina, and Lieutenant Emily Lake in Down Periscope. She also appeared in Any Given Sunday. On television, she joined NCIS in 2005 as Director Jenny Shepard, a role she played until 2008, reuniting with her former Chicago Hope co-star Mark Harmon. Holly is 62 years old, stands 5'5", and has a slim build with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her measurements are 34–23–33, and she wears a 34D bra cup, though her bust is enhanced. She has no tattoos or piercings. Her acting work includes solo content involving topless nudity. With 107k followers on Instagram, she maintains an active presence. Holly's parents, Grant Holly and Michael Ann, both worked in academia, and her mother was an art historian.
Holly is also remembered for her relationship with actor Jim Carrey. In 2016, she appeared in the music video for Dixie Chicks' "Goodbye Earl," alongside several other actors. She has remained a familiar face in both film and television for over 43 years, starting her career at age 19 and continuing to work into the present. Her versatility is evident in roles ranging from comedy to drama. She brings a distinctive presence to each project, supported by her early training and experience in soap operas and prime-time drama. Fans appreciate her long-standing contributions to the entertainment industry. She is an American actress of Caucasian ethnicity. Her career, marked by memorable characters, has left a lasting impression on audiences. Her work in television and film demonstrates her range as a performer.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1983-present (started around 19 years old; 43 years active)
- Birthplace
- Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–23–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.70
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34D show conversions - UK: 34D, EU: 75D, AU: 12D, JP: 75D
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 107k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Lauren Holly best known for?
She is known for playing Deputy Sheriff Maxine Stewart in Picket Fences, Mary Swanson in Dumb & Dumber, and Director Jenny Shepard on NCIS.
Did Lauren Holly appear in any music videos?
Yes, she appeared in the Dixie Chicks' music video for "Goodbye Earl" alongside Jane Krakowski, Dennis Franz, Adrian Pasdar, and others.
Did Lauren Holly work with Jim Carrey?
Yes, she played his love interest in Dumb & Dumber, and she was also in a relationship with him.
Did you know
- Her parents were both professors; her father taught literature and was a screenwriter, and her mother was an art historian.
- She played the wife of Bruce Lee in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, and later played a character named Jenny Shepard on NCIS, a show about military law enforcement.
- She was a cheerleader in high school before becoming an actress.
- Lauren Holly wore a 34D bra cup, and her bust is enhanced.
- Her measurements are 34-23-33, which gives her a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.70.
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