Lauren London
Lauren London | |
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| Born | Lauren Nicole London |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2002-present |
Lauren Nicole London (born December 4, 1984)[1] is an American film and television actress, model, and occasional music video actress. Beginning her career in music videos and later transistioning into film and television, London earned recognition for her performances in the film ATL as well as the television shows 90210 and Entourage. Along with her acting career, London is also a spokesmodel for the Sean John women's collection.
Life and career
London was born in Los Angeles, California to an African American mother and a caucasian Jewish father.[2] London's love for acting began to develop while she was still in junior high, though she was homeschooled from her sophomore to senior years in high school.[3] London began her career making appearances in music videos by artists such as Ludacris, Pharrell, and Snoop Dogg.[1] Her breakout year came in 2006, where she made her television debut in the "Everybody Hates Funerals" episode of the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.[1] That same year, London landed her first film role as well, playing hip hop artist T.I.'s romantic lead in the film ATL. For her work, London was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the year's Black Movie Awards.[4] In 2007, London landed a role on the HBO comedy series Entourage, playing the character Turtle's (Jerry Ferrara) love interest.[5] Later, based on her performance in ATL, London was given her role in 2007's This Christmas without having to audition.[1] London, along with pop/R&B singers Cassie and Asia Nitollano, became one of the spokesmodels for the Sean John women's collection in 2007 as well.[6] In 2008, London landed the role of the character Christina in the first season of the show 90210.[7] Originally thought to be a possible romantic interest of Tristan Wilds' character Dixon Wilson, London's character turned out to be a bisexual, when it was revealed in the episode "Hello, Goodbye, Amen" that she had a girlfriend.[8] London's next film role was the character Ivy in the 2009 release Next Day Air.[9][10] The same year, she played the character Cammy Kotts in the Chris Columbus-helmed film I Love You, Beth Cooper.[11]
London has appeared on the cover of such magazines as Jewel and King as well.[12][13]
London is also set to star as the title character in the film Caramel, which is currently in production.[14]
Personal life
London has called Woody Allen and Barbra Streisand two of her major inspirations.[1] In 2009, it was reported that London and hip hop artist Lil Wayne, whom London had been rumored to be dating and are having their first child together.[15] On August 18, 2009 Lil Wayne confirmed on Big Boy's Neighborhood Morning Show that London is pregnant with his child.
Filmography
Film
Template:Filmography table head !Year !width="200"|Film !width="150"|Role !Other notes |- |2006 |ATL |Erin "New New" Garnett | |- |2007 |This Christmas |Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield | |- |rowspan="3"|2009 |Next Day Air |Ivy | |-and mark johnson |I Love You, Beth Cooper |Cammy Alcott | |- |Blokhedz Mission G |Essence | |- |Caramel |Caramel |In production |}
Television appearances
In her acting career, London has performed in relatively small roles in episodes for a number of television shows. This list includes appearances in various episodes of fictional shows, while excluding appearances as herself on talk shows, interview shows, ceremonies, and the like.
Template:Filmography table head !Year !Title !Role !Other notes |- |2006 |Everybody Hates Chris |Monay |One episode |- |2007 |Entourage |Kelly |Two episodes |- |2008–2009 |90210 |Christina Worthy |Three episodes |}
Music videos
Template:Filmography table head !Year !Song !Artist |- |rowspan="3"|2002 |"From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" |Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell |- |"Grinding" |Pharrell |- |"Signs of Makin' Love" |Tyrese |- |rowspan="2"|2003 |"Stand Up" |Ludacris feat. Shawnna |- |"Frontin'" |Pharrell feat. Jay-Z |- |2004 |"Drop It Like It's Hot" |Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell |- |rowspan="2"|2006 |"That Girl" |Pharrell feat. Charlie Wilson and Snoop Dogg |- |"What You Know" |T.I. |- |2007 |"Drivin' Me Wild" |Common feat. Lily Allen |- |2008 |"Miss Independent" |Ne-Yo |}
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award[16] | Film | Result |
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| 2006 | Black Movie Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | ATL | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Lauren London - Biography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ Scott, Damien (2009). "Lauren London". Complex Magazine. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Lauren London - Interview". AALBC.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "IMDb: Black Movie Awards: 2006". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "September 2006 : blackfilm : LAUREN LONDON news". BlackFilm.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ ">> LAUREN LONDON & CASSIE FOR SEAN JOHN // 'CONCRETELOOP.COM' - QUALITY NOT QUANTITY". ConcreteLoop.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "YBF Exclusive: Lauren London Heads To "90210"". The Young, Black, and Fabulous. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Exclusive: Who's Gay on 90210 - Today's News: Our Take : TVGuide.com". TV Guide. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "See 'Next Day Air' Trailer With Donald Faison And Lauren London - Black Voices Blogs". BlackVoices.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Lauren London". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Brown Sista >> Lauren London Jewel Magazine Photo Shoot". BrownSista.com. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ "Lauren London covers King mag". ConcreteLoop.com. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ "April 2008 : blackfilm.com : CARAMEL casting news". BlackFilm.com. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Lil Wayne and Lauren London Engaged? // Gossip On This! // Gossiponthis.com". GossipOnThis.com. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ "Lauren London - Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
