Tammy Lauren
Encyclopedia
Tammy Lauren is an American
actress who has appeared in film
and television
. She starred in Wishmaster
, portraying Alexandra Amberson, a young woman who accidentally awakens the Djinn, a powerful spirit more commonly known as a genie
.
in Disney's The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
. She has also appeared in Mad City
with Dustin Hoffman
and John Travolta
, among several other theatrical releases.
Among television fans, Lauren is best known for her role as Ginger Szabo on Homefront, a series set in post-World War II
Ohio
. She also played the character Elizabeth Stark, the daughter of a deranged man in 1982 on Little House on the Prairie
in the episode entitled "Rage". She has co-starred in many other television productions, including the movies Tattle: When To Tell On a Friend, Crime of Innocence and the 1988 remake I Saw What You Did
. (The latter two paired her with Shawnee Smith
; the two remain good friends to this day.) Lauren has also enjoyed recurring roles on Home Improvement and Wanda at Large
(as Wanda's sister in-law). She also appeared in 2 episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger
, "99th Ranger" and "A Father's Image", and appeared in an episode of MacGyver
entitled "Nightmares" .
Lauren's acting debut was in the role of Melissa Turner on the short-lived 1978 TV series Who's Watching the Kids?, in which she co-starred with Scott Baio
. She had a recurring role on the CBS
daytime drama The Young and the Restless
, where she portrayed Maggie Sullivan. She was also on the 1970s TV comedy Angie
. Also, as a child, she had a guest role in the TV series; Fantasy Island
as "Tracy" alongside Eva Gabor
.
Recently she appeared on Two and a Half Men
as Shannon in episode "Aunt Myra Doesn't Pee a Lot" (2007).
. Her mother is Suzanne Bledsoe, a talent manager. Her stepfather was director Charles Jarrott
. Lauren is married to actor Guri Weinberg, son of the Israeli wrestling
coach Moshe Weinberg
.
United States
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actress who has appeared in film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
. She starred in Wishmaster
Wishmaster (film)
Wishmaster is a 1997 American horror film directed by Robert Kurtzman, and is the second film directed by Kurtzman. It was executive produced by Wes Craven—the only film of the Wishmaster series with his name attached....
, portraying Alexandra Amberson, a young woman who accidentally awakens the Djinn, a powerful spirit more commonly known as a genie
Genie
Jinn or genies are supernatural creatures in Arab folklore and Islamic teachings that occupy a parallel world to that of mankind. Together, jinn, humans and angels make up the three sentient creations of Allah. Religious sources say barely anything about them; however, the Qur'an mentions that...
.
Career
To date, Wishmaster is the only feature film in which Lauren has played a starring role. As a child, she co-starred with Elliot Gould and a young Rick SchroderRick Schroder
Richard Bartlett "Rick" Schroder, Jr. is an American actor and film director.He debuted in the 1979 hit film The Champ, going on to become a child star on the sitcom Silver Spoons...
in Disney's The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
The Last Flight Of Noah's Ark is a Disney film released by Buena Vista Distribution on June 25, 1980. The film stars Elliott Gould, Geneviève Bujold and Ricky Schroder.-Plot:...
. She has also appeared in Mad City
Mad City (film)
Mad City is a 1997 drama film and thriller film written by Tom Matthews and Eric Williams, directed by Costa-Gavras, and starring Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Mia Kirshner, Alan Alda, Blythe Danner, Ted Levine, Raymond J. Barry, and Larry King.-Plot:...
with Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Lee Hoffman is an American actor with a career in film, television, and theatre since 1960. He has been known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and vulnerable characters....
and John Travolta
John Travolta
John Joseph Travolta is an American actor, dancer and singer. Travolta first became known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series Welcome Back, Kotter and starring in the box office successes Saturday Night Fever and Grease...
, among several other theatrical releases.
Among television fans, Lauren is best known for her role as Ginger Szabo on Homefront, a series set in post-World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. She also played the character Elizabeth Stark, the daughter of a deranged man in 1982 on Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie (TV series)
Little House on the Prairie is an American Western drama television series, starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert, about a family living on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s. The show was an adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's best-selling series of Little House books...
in the episode entitled "Rage". She has co-starred in many other television productions, including the movies Tattle: When To Tell On a Friend, Crime of Innocence and the 1988 remake I Saw What You Did
I Saw What You Did (1988 film)
I Saw What You Did is a 1988 television film directed by Fred Walton. The film is a remake of the 1965 movie of the same name, starring Joan Crawford. It received generally negative reviews, with only a few exceptions...
. (The latter two paired her with Shawnee Smith
Shawnee Smith
Shawnee Smith is an American film and television actress and singer. Smith is best known for her roles as Amanda Young in the Saw films and Linda in the CBS sitcom Becker....
; the two remain good friends to this day.) Lauren has also enjoyed recurring roles on Home Improvement and Wanda at Large
Wanda at Large
Wanda at Large is an American sitcom that ran for two seasons on the Fox network in 2003. The series was created by and stars comedian Wanda Sykes.-Synopsis:...
(as Wanda's sister in-law). She also appeared in 2 episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger is an American television action crime drama series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis, and starring Chuck Norris as a member of the Texas Ranger Division. The show aired on CBS in the spring of 1993, with the first season consisting of three pilot episodes. Eight full...
, "99th Ranger" and "A Father's Image", and appeared in an episode of MacGyver
MacGyver
MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series created by Lee David Zlotoff. Henry Winkler and John Rich were the executive producers. The show ran for seven seasons on ABC in the United States and various other networks abroad from 1985 to 1992. The series was filmed in Los Angeles...
entitled "Nightmares" .
Lauren's acting debut was in the role of Melissa Turner on the short-lived 1978 TV series Who's Watching the Kids?, in which she co-starred with Scott Baio
Scott Baio
Scott Vincent James Baio is an American actor and television director, best known for his roles as Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days and its spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi, and as the title character on the sitcom Charles in Charge....
. She had a recurring role on the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
daytime drama The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
, where she portrayed Maggie Sullivan. She was also on the 1970s TV comedy Angie
Angie (TV series)
Angie is an American television sitcom that was originally broadcast by the ABC network from February 1979 until October 1980.-Premise:Philadelphia coffee shop waitress Angie Falco starts a romance with customer Bradley Benson...
. Also, as a child, she had a guest role in the TV series; Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island is the title of two separate but related American fantasy television series, both originally airing on the ABC television network.-Original series:...
as "Tracy" alongside Eva Gabor
Eva Gabor
Eva Gabor was a Hungarian-born socialite and actress. She was widely known for her role on Green Acres as Lisa Douglas, the wife of Eddie Albert's character, Oliver Wendell Douglas, Duchess in the 1970 Disney film The Aristocats, and Miss Bianca in Disney's The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under...
.
Recently she appeared on Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake...
as Shannon in episode "Aunt Myra Doesn't Pee a Lot" (2007).
Personal life
Lauren was born Tammy Lauren Vasquez in San Diego, CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Her mother is Suzanne Bledsoe, a talent manager. Her stepfather was director Charles Jarrott
Charles Jarrott
Charles Jarrott was a British film and television director. He was best known for costume dramas he directed for producer Hal B...
. Lauren is married to actor Guri Weinberg, son of the Israeli wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
coach Moshe Weinberg
Moshe Weinberg
Moshe Weinberg was the coach of the Israeli international wrestling team as well as being the coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv. He was the Israeli youth champion in wrestling and also the adult champion for a period of 8 years. He began his career in Hapoel Haifa, later becoming a certified coach at...
.