Joy Lauren

Joy Lauren

Lauren at the Women’s Image Network Awards, November 2007
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 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 graduated from Columbia University in 2012, where she majored in American History.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2012 House of Dust Blythe
2007 Private Practice Darcy 1 episode
2007 Tooth Amy Johnson
2007 Sweet Sorrow Nora Marces
2007 Shark Krystie Mays 1 episode
2006 The Closer Amanda Carter 2 episodes
2004–2011 Desperate Housewives Danielle Van de Kamp 65 episodes
2003 Still Standing Jenna 1 episode
2002 Lizzie McGuire Head Cheerleader 1 episode
2002 The Division Mary Ellen Smith 3 episodes

References

  1. "Joy Lauren - Desperate Housewives". ctv.ca. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  2. Aimee Deeken (2007-11-23). "Inside Desperate Housewives: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen". TV Guide. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  3. Caramie Schnell (2007-03-03). "Snowboard instructor to the stars". Vail Daily. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  4. Rodney Ho (2006-11-26). "Comic Richards unlikely to get ATL gig anytime soon". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Joy Lauren: Official Biography". joylauren.com. Retrieved 2008-12-22.

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