Lauren Elizabeth Holt (born March 12, 1991) is an American actress, comedian, and singer. Holt began her career with the Upright Citizens Brigade, an improv and sketch comedy troupe in Los Angeles, and was a featured player on Saturday Night Live in its forty-sixth season.
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Born | Lauren Elizabeth Holt (1991-03-12) March 12, 1991 (age 31) |
Alma mater | UNC Greensboro |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Holt is from Charlotte, North Carolina and is the daughter of Lyn Holt and Harris Holt, an artist and business owner.[1][2] Holt graduated from Myers Park High School in 2009.[3] She attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in studio art in 2013.[4]
Holt began her career after joining the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles.[5] With the UCB, Holt was a founding member of a musical improv troupe The Pickup.[1] In 2015, she appeared in the music video for the song "Til It Happens to You" by Lady Gaga.[6]
In 2018, Holt starred in the short film Parent Teacher Conference, for which she was nominated for Best Actress at the Atlanta Comedy Film Festival.[7]
On December 1, 2020, Holt was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30.[8]
In 2020, Holt was cast as a featured player on Saturday Night Live in its forty-sixth season.[7][6][9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Til It Happens to You[6] | Lauren | Music video |
2017 | Open Houses | Engagement Party Guest | Episode: "The Happy Couple" |
2017 | Los Paradise: Tell You How I Feel | Prospector's Wife | Short film |
2017 | Keep Calm and Tampon | Todd / Gina / Taint | Short film |
2018 | Parent Teacher Conference[7] | Mrs. Brooks | Short film |
2018 | Strange Beverly | Teacher | Short film |
2018 | Hunky-Dory Soda Pop! | Lauren | Short film |
2019 | The Filth | Lydia | 3 episodes |
2019 | Hypocrite | Vivian | Television film |
2020 | It Listens from the Radio | Sandy | Episode: "Father's Office" |
2020–2021 | Saturday Night Live[7] | Various characters | Featured cast member |