Lori Loughlin

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Lori Loughlin
Lori Loughlin 2014.jpg
Loughlin at LAX, August 2014
Born Lori Anne Loughlin
(1964-07-28) July 28, 1964 (age 53)
Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actress, model and Producer
Years active 1979–present
Spouse(s) Mossimo Giannulli (m. 1997)
Children 2

Lori Anne Loughlin (born July 28, 1964)[1] is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role as Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom Full House, appearing in the series from 1988 to 1995 and its sequel as a recurring character on Fuller House. From 2008 to 2011, she played Debbie Wilson on The CW series 90210 (2008–2011, 2012), a spin-off of Beverly Hills, 90210. She is also known for playing Ava Gregory on The WB series Summerland (2004–2005), which she also co-created and produced.[2]

Early life and education[edit]

While different reference sources list her birthplace as either Queens, New York City,[3] or Hauppauge, New York, on Long Island,[1][4] Loughlin explained, "I grew up in Hauppauge but I was born in Queens," moving with her family when "I was a year old."[5] She is the daughter of Lorellee Loughlin and Joseph Roy Loughlin,[6] a foreman for the New York Telephone Company.[7] She attended Oaks School #3 Elementary School in Oceanside, NY. She would go on to graduate from Hauppauge High School.[7] Loughlin is of Irish descent.[8]

Laughlin at a 1986 shoot for the TV movie Brotherhood of Justice

Career[edit]

After becoming interested in acting as a young child,[2] Loughlin began her career at age 11 as a print model,[3] recalling:

My mom had a friend that was going into Manhattan to meet with an agency for modeling. She was taking her teenage daughters in and she asked my mom if I wanted to go along. My mom reluctantly let me go, but I don't think she ever thought anything would come of it. And I went in and they handed me a contract and said, "We'll take you."[2]

At 15, she was cast in the ABC soap opera The Edge of Night, playing the part of Jody Travis, an aspiring dancer,[3] appearing in the series from 1980 to 1983.[1] From 1983 to 1988, Loughlin appeared in a number of feature films and television guest spots. On July 3, 1983, she starred in the pilot The Tom Swift/Linda Craig Mystery Hour as Linda Craig, an amateur detective. The pilot was based on the Tom Swift and Linda Craig series. The pilot aired to low ratings and the project was abandoned.[citation needed]

From 1988 to 1995, Loughlin was cast as Rebecca Donaldson, Danny Tanner's (Bob Saget) co-host and later Jesse Katsopolis' (John Stamos) wife in the ABC sitcom Full House. Initially set for a six-episode arc, she became a regular for the remainder of the series run.[1] Within months after Full House ended, Loughlin co-starred with Tony Danza in the ABC sitcom Hudson Street (1995–96). The series was canceled after one season.[9]

In 1993, she starred in the television adaptation of Sidney Sheldon's novel A Stranger in the Mirror, which is a roman à clef on Groucho Marx and Erin Fleming,[10] with Loughlin playing Fleming's role. In 1997, she starred alongside Bruce Campbell in the film In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory. In 2000, Loughlin co-starred opposite Treat Williams in the Fred Olen Ray-directed thriller film Critical Mass. She also guest starred in Suddenly Susan, Spin City, Seinfeld, The Drew Carey Show, and as the superhero Black Canary in the Birds of Prey series in 2002.

From 2004 to 2005, Loughlin co-created, produced and starred in The WB drama series Summerland. She played Ava, the aunt who raises three children after their parents die in a car accident. The series was canceled after two seasons due to low ratings on July 11, 2005. In 2007, Loughlin co-starred in the ABC sitcom In Case of Emergency with David Arquette. She appeared in the film Moondance Alexander (2007), co-starring with her former Summerland castmate Kay Panabaker. Loughlin also was in attendance at Comedy Central's The Roast of Bob Saget which was hosted by John Stamos and premiered on August 17, 2008. At her table were Full House co-stars Dave Coulier and Jodie Sweetin. In 2010, Loughlin starred in the television film Meet My Mom, which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Mother's Day.[11]

She co-starred in seasons one through three of the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off 90210 as Debbie Wilson from 2008 to 2011. She reprised her role in the season five premiere episode in 2012.[12]

Loughlin made a brief appearance as Rebecca Donaldson, alongside John Stamos as Jesse Katsopolis, on a July 2013 episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, following a reunion performance by Jesse and The Rippers.[13]

Personal life[edit]

Loughlin was married to investment banker Michael R. Burns from 1989 to 1996.[4] On Thanksgiving 1997, Loughlin eloped with fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, the creator of the Mossimo clothing line, whom she had met in 1995.[3] They have two daughters together, Isabella and Olivia.[1] Olivia has a YouTube channel of beauty tips, Olivia Jade.[14] Loughlin also is a stepmother to Gianni, Giannulli's son from a previous relationship.[15]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1983 Amityville 3-D Susan Baxter
1985 New Kids, TheThe New Kids Abby McWilliams
1985 Secret Admirer Toni Williams
1986 Rad Christian Hollings
1987 Back to the Beach Sandi
1988 Night Before, TheThe Night Before Tara Mitchell
1997 Casper: A Spirited Beginning Sheila Fistergraff Video
2000 Critical Mass Janine
2001 Suckers Donna Deluca
2006 Farce of the Penguins Melvin-Smacking Penguin (voice) Video
2007 Moondance Alexander Gelsey Alexander
2009 Old Dogs Amanda
2013 Crawlspace Susan Gates
2015 Northpole: Open for Christmas Mackenzie Warren

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1971 Family Affair Mary Ann "Buffy's Fair Lady"
1980–83 Edge of Night, TheThe Edge of Night Jody Travis Regular role
1982 Matt Houston Sue Landa "Shark Bait"
1983 Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour, TheThe Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour Linda Craig TV film
1985 North Beach and Rawhide Candy Cassidy TV film
1986 Brotherhood of Justice Christie TV film
1986–87 Equalizer, TheThe Equalizer Jenny Morrow "Prelude", "First Light"
1986–88 CBS Schoolbreak Special Kelly / Sally "Babies Having Babies", "No Means No"
1987 Place to Call Home, AA Place to Call Home Jenny Gavin TV film
1988 CBS Summer Playhouse Tammy "Old Money"
1988 Great Performances Kay Cork "Tales from the Hollywood Hills: The Old Reliable"
1988–95 Full House Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis Regular role
1992 Doing Time on Maple Drive Allison TV film
1993 Empty Cradle Jane Morgan TV film
1993 Stranger in the Mirror, AA Stranger in the Mirror Jill Castle TV film
1994 One of Her Own Toni Stroud TV film
1995 Abandoned and Deceived Gerri Jensen TV film
1995–96 Hudson Street Melanie Clifford Main role
1997 In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory Jill Erickson TV film
1997 Tell Me No Secrets Jess Koster TV film
1997 Larry Sanders Show, TheThe Larry Sanders Show Lori Loughlin "The Prank"
1997 Suddenly Susan Paula "With Friends Like These"
1997 Price of Heaven, TheThe Price of Heaven Leslie TV film
1997 Seinfeld Patty "The Serenity Now"
1997 Medusa's Child Dr. Linda McCoy TV film
2001 Cursed Natalie Keith "... And Then They Tried to Make Some Rules"
2001 Spin City Michelle "Yet Another Stakeout", "Yeah Baby!", "An Office and a Gentleman"
2002 Birds of Prey Caroline Lance / Black Canary "Sins of the Mother"
2002 Drew Carey Show, TheThe Drew Carey Show Robin "Chemistry Schmemistry", "The Dawn Patrol"
2002 Eastwick Sukie Ridgemont TV film
2004 Justice League Unlimited Dr. Tracy Simmons (voice) "The Greatest Story Never Told"
2004–05 Summerland Ava Gregory Lead role
2005 Missing Dr. Joy Gribben "Anything for Baby: Parts 1 & 2"
2006 Jake in Progress Lindsay "The Two Jakes"
2006 Ghost Whisperer Christine Greene "Demon Child"
2007 In Case of Emergency Dr. Joanna Lupone Regular role
2008–12 90210 Debbie Wilson Regular role
2010 Meet My Mom Dana Marshall TV film
2013 Mother's Rage, AA Mother's Rage Rebecca Mayer TV film
2013 Psych Dr. Joan Diamond "Nip and Suck It"
2013 Major Crimes Rebecca Slater "The Deep End"
2013–17 Garage Sale Mystery Jennifer Shannon TV films
2013 Addicts Anonymous Mrs. Goldberg "Choices"
2014 Neighbors, TheThe Neighbors Tina Giannulli "High School Reunion"
2014–present When Calls the Heart Abigail Stanton Main role
2015 Northpole: Open for Christmas Mackenzie Warren TV film
2016 Blue Bloods Grace Edwards "The Greater Good"
2016 Every Christmas Has a Story Kate Harper TV film
2016–present Fuller House Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis Recurring role

Awards and nominations[edit]

  • Daytime Emmy Award
    • 1989: Won, "Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special" – CBS Schoolbreak Special
  • PRISM Awards[16]
    • 2006: Won, "Best Performance in a Drama Series Storyline" – Summerland
  • TV Land Award
    • 2004: Won, "Best Quintessential Non-Traditional Family" – Full House
  • Teen Choice Award
    • 2009: Won, "Choice TV Parental Unit" – 90210
  • Young Artist Award
    • 1983: Won, "Best Young Actress in the Daytime Series" – The Edge of Night
    • 1987: Won, "Michael Landon Award" – CBS Schoolbreak Special

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Lori Loughlin". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015. 
  2. ^ a b c Sclafani, Tony (June 27, 2004). "Lori Loughlin's Designer Role". The Washington Post. p. Y07. Archived from the original on March 2, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2010. 
  3. ^ a b c d "Lori Loughlin". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015. 
  4. ^ a b "Lori Loughlin Biography (1964-)". FilmReference.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015. ...born July 28, 1964, in Queens (some sources say Long Island), NY 
  5. ^ Loughlin in Lovece, Frank (April 19, 2015). "Fast Chat: Lori Loughlin". Newsday. New York City / Long Island. p. 3 of Fanfare section. Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015. 
  6. ^ Amodio, Joseph V. (January 10, 2014). "Lori Loughlin dishes on John Stamos, LI and her new series, 'When Calls the Heart'". Newsday. New York City / Long Island. Retrieved March 2, 2015. 
  7. ^ a b Edelstein, Andy (December 13, 1981). "L.I. Teen-Ager Wins TV fans". The New York Times. 
  8. ^ "Beauty Tips, Make Up Reviews, Interviews with Beauty Gurus, Product Giveaways and Delicious Food". Beauty and the Feast Blog. September 15, 2010. Retrieved April 14, 2012. 
  9. ^ Lowry, Brian (November 10, 1997). "For ABC, Tuesday Is Becoming Loneliest Night". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 24, 2008. 
  10. ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19760416&id=CggqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ISkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4280,3468441&hl=en
  11. ^ "The 'Countdown To Mother's Day' is on as Hallmark Channel in Hd Invites Viewers to 'Meet My Mom' and Asks Them to Do the Same!" (Press release). The Hallmark Channel via TheFutonCritic.com. March 11, 2010. Retrieved May 15, 2010. 
  12. ^ Bierly, Mandi (July 18, 2012). "Lori Loughlin to return for '90210' premiere | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved July 18, 2012. 
  13. ^ "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". Episode 1063. July 19, 2013. NBC.  Missing or empty |series= (help)
  14. ^ Olivia Jade on YouTube.
  15. ^ "Mossimo Giannulli - Fashion Designer". fashionmodeldirectory.com. Retrieved September 6, 2014. 
  16. ^ "Television/Prism Awards". Prism Awards 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2015. 

External links[edit]

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