“If I had different parents who were in it for the money, I might have a different perspective. But they really are artists; they intelligently approach each character and prepare in every sense of the word. I grew up in a world that had great discipline.”

American actress

Laura Elizabeth Dern is an American actress. She has worked across film and television and has received major awards for her performances, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and five Golden Globes. Her career is marked by wide recognition from major awarding bodies, reflecting a body of work that spans both screen acting and television roles. The available facts point to an artist known chiefly for her performances and for sustained critical acclaim.