Greg Lauren
Greg Lauren | |
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![]() Lauren with wife Elizabeth Berkley in 2008 | |
Born | Greg Lauren Dana Smith January 6, 1970 New York City, U.S. |
Education | Princeton University |
Occupation(s) | Actor, painter |
Years active | 1994–2010 |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Ralph Lauren (uncle) David Lauren (cousin) Dylan Lauren (cousin) |
Greg Lauren (né Greg Lauren Dana Smith;[1] born January 6, 1970) is an American actor, painter and fashion designer. He is the nephew of fashion designer Ralph Lauren.
Early life
[edit]Lauren was born in New York City, into a family of Belarusian-Jewish descent, and is the nephew of renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren.
Lauren graduated with a bachelor's degree in art history at Princeton University in 1991.
Career
[edit]Lauren portrayed Brett Nelson on The Young and the Restless and has appeared in such films as Friends & Family, The Wedding Planner, and Boogie Nights. A painter, Lauren has painted nudes commanding up to $15,000 that were bought by such celebrities as Renée Zellweger, Demi Moore, Ben Stiller, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.[citation needed]
He has been cover artist for the DC Comics Vertigo title, Hellblazer issues 215-218 were solicited by the publisher.[2] His artwork is sold at Bespoke Collection.[3]
In 2011, he launched his fashion brand named after himself with a ready-to-wear collection for men and women.[4]
Personal life
[edit]On November 1, 2003, he wed Saved by the Bell actress Elizabeth Berkley in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.[5] They married in a Jewish ceremony.[5] They have a son together, born in July 2012.[6]
Filmography
[edit]- Melrose Place (1994, TV Series) .... Cute Guy
- A Friend of Dorothy (1994, Short) .... Matt
- Silk Stalkings (1994-1995, TV Series) .... Jeffrey Ventnor / Phil Woodruff
- Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995, TV Movie) .... Reporter #7
- Batman Forever (1995) .... Aide
- Sawbones (1995, TV Movie) .... Richard Klein
- Loungers (1995) .... Conrad
- Twelve (1996, Short) .... Uncle Mick
- The Little Death .... Neighbor
- A Time to Kill (1996) .... Taylor
- Batman & Robin (1997) .... Motorcycle Gang Member #2
- Boogie Nights (1997) .... Young Stud
- Working (1997, TV Series) .... Greg
- The Practice (1997, TV Series) .... Myra's Husband
- Between Brothers (1997, TV Series) .... Billings
- Diagnosis: Murder (1998, TV Series) .... Freddie
- The Young and the Restless (1998-1999, TV Series) .... Brett Nelson / Brett
- The Learning Curve (1999) .... Todd
- The Disciples (1999, TV Movie) .... Mick Partridge
- What Angels Fear (1999) .... Kevin Bochelli
- The Prophet's Game (2000) .... Detective James
- The Wedding Planner (2001) .... Keith
- The Elevator (2001, TV Movie) .... Charles
- V.I.P. (2001, TV Series) .... Kyle Stamper
- Friends & Family (2001) .... Stephen Torcelli
- Pasadena (2001, TV Series) .... Steve
- Time of Fear (2002) .... Det. Steve Benton
- Hitters (2002)
- Women in Trouble (2009) .... Fireman
References
[edit]- ^ "Greg Lauren Biography ((?)-)". www.filmreference.com. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ "DC Comics". DC Comics. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ^ Schneider, Sara (February 2012). "Northern California Weekend" (PDF). Sunset: 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ Lo, Danica (2011-01-05). "Greg Lauren, Nephew of Ralph, Launches a Hand-Sewn Collection". Racked. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- ^ a b "Greg Lauren and Elizabeth Berkley Wedding". Archived from the original on 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2016-04-11.. Lovetripper.com.
- ^ "Elizabeth Berkley and Greg Lauren Welcome Son Sky Cole". People. July 30, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2020.