| Lauren Potter | |
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| Born | May 10, 1990 Inland Empire, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Lauren Potter (born May 10, 1990) is an American actress best known for her role as Becky Jackson on the hit show Glee.
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Lauren was born May 10, 1990 in Inland Empire, California. Lauren "graduated from Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California", and "is a student at Irvine Valley College" as of fall 2011.[1] Like her character on Glee, Lauren has Down syndrome.[1]
Potter portrays the character Becky Jackson, a cheerleader with Down syndrome, on the TV show Glee. Cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) takes a special interest in Becky in part because Sue's older sister, Jean, also has Down syndrome.
In November 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Potter to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, where she will advise the White House on issues related to that population.[1]
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
| 2007 | Mr. Blue Sky | Young Andra Little | ||
| Television | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2009–present | Glee | Becky Jackson | Recurring Role, 18 episodes | |