| Joy Lauren | |
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Lauren at the Women’s Image Network Awards, November 2007 |
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| Born | Lauren Joy Jorgensen October 18, 1989 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Joy Lauren (born October 18, 1989)[1][2] is an American actress who is best known for playing Danielle Van de Kamp, on the hit ABC Comedy-drama Desperate Housewives.
Lauren is of Danish descent and was born Lauren Joy Jorgensen in Atlanta, Georgia. She lived in the Vail, Colorado area from age 1 to 4.[3] She attended the Galloway School and appeared in several productions by the Alliance Theatre.[4] At age 11, she moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue an acting career.[5] She graduated from high school at age 14. She is currently a member of the Class of 2012 at Columbia University. [5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | The Assignment | Shelley | |
| 2007 | Private Practice | Darcy | 1 Episode Television |
| Tooth | Amy Johnson | ||
| Sweet Sorrow | Nora Marces | ||
| Shark | Krystie Mays | 1 Episode Television | |
| 2006 | The Closer | Amanda Carter | 2 Episodes Television |
| 2004–present | Desperate Housewives | Danielle Van de Kamp | Supporting Star |
| 2003 | Rogues | Choir | |
| Still Standing | Jenna | 1 Episode Television | |
| 2002 | Lizzie McGuire | Head Cheerleader | 1 Episode Television
Joy Lauren was Actually Born on January 11 1990 |
| The Division | Mary Ellen Smith | 3 Episodes Television |