Lori Loughlin
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Born | Lori Anne Loughlin July 28, 1964 Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Years active | 1979–present |
Spouse(s) | Michael R. Burns (m. 1989; div. 1996) Mossimo Giannulli (m. 1997) |
Children | 2 |
Lori Anne Loughlin (born July 28, 1964)[1] is an American actress and model. She is 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. Loughlin has also had cast roles in The CW series 90210 (2008–2011, 2012) and When Calls the Heart (2014–present). Loughlin was a co-creator, producer and actor through the two seasons of The WB series Summerland (2004–2005).[2]
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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]

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.
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 Rose, and Olivia Jade.[1] Olivia has a YouTube channel of beauty tips.[14] Loughlin also is a stepmother to Gianni, Giannulli's son from a previous relationship.[15]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Amityville 3-D | Susan Baxter | |
1985 | New Kids, TheThe New Kids | Abby McWilliams | |
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 |
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1971 | Family Affair | Mary Ann | Episode: "Buffy's Fair Lady" |
1980–1983 | Edge of Night, TheThe Edge of Night | Jody Travis | Regular role |
1982 | Matt Houston | Sue Landa | Episode: "Shark Bait" |
1983 | Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour, TheThe Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour | Linda Craig | Television film |
1985 | North Beach and Rawhide | Candy Cassidy | Television film (CBS) |
1986 | Brotherhood of Justice | Christie | Television film (ABC) |
1986–1987 | Equalizer, TheThe Equalizer | Jenny Morrow | Episodes: "Prelude", "First Light" |
1986, 1988 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Kelly / Sally | 2 episodes |
1987 | Place to Call Home, AA Place to Call Home | Jenny Gavin | Television film (CBS) |
1988 | CBS Summer Playhouse | Tammy | Episode: "Old Money" |
Great Performances | Kay Cork | 2 episodes | |
1988–1995 | Full House | Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis | Regular role (152 episodes) |
1992 | Doing Time on Maple Drive | Allison | Television film (Fox) |
1993 | Empty Cradle | Jane Morgan | Television film (ABC) |
Stranger in the Mirror, AA Stranger in the Mirror | Jill Castle | Television film (ABC) | |
1994 | One of Her Own | Toni Stroud | Television film (ABC) |
1995 | Abandoned and Deceived | Gerri Jensen | Television film (ABC) |
1995–1996 | Hudson Street | Melanie Clifford | Main role (22 episodes) |
1997 | In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory | Jill Erickson | Television film (NBC) |
Tell Me No Secrets | Jess Koster | Television film (ABC) | |
Larry Sanders Show, TheThe Larry Sanders Show | Lori Loughlin | Episode: "The Prank" | |
Suddenly Susan | Paula | Episode: "With Friends Like These" | |
Price of Heaven, TheThe Price of Heaven | Leslie | Television film | |
Seinfeld | Patty | Episode: "The Serenity Now" | |
Medusa's Child | Dr. Linda McCoy | Television film (ABC) | |
2001 | Cursed | Natalie Keith | Episode: "...And Then They Tried to Make Some Rules" |
Spin City | Michelle | 3 episodes | |
2002 | Birds of Prey | Caroline Lance / Black Canary | Episode: "Sins of the Mother" |
Drew Carey Show, TheThe Drew Carey Show | Robin | 2 episodes | |
Eastwick | Sukie Ridgemont | Television film (Fox) | |
2004 | Justice League Unlimited | Dr. Tracy Simmons (voice) | Episode: "The Greatest Story Never Told" |
2004–2005 | Summerland | Ava Gregory | Lead role (26 episodes) |
2005 | Missing | Dr. Joy Gribben | Episode: "Anything for Baby: Parts 1 & 2" |
2006 | Jake in Progress | Lindsay | Episode: "The Two Jakes" |
Ghost Whisperer | Christine Greene | Episode: "Demon Child" | |
2007 | In Case of Emergency | Dr. Joanna Lupone | Regular role (13 episodes) |
2008–2012 | 90210 | Debbie Wilson | Regular role (69 episodes) |
2010 | Meet My Mom | Dana Marshall | Television film (Hallmark) |
2013 | Mother's Rage, AA Mother's Rage | Rebecca Mayer | Television film (Lifetime Movies) |
Psych | Dr. Joan Diamond | Episode: "Nip and Suck It" | |
Major Crimes | Rebecca Slater | Episode: "The Deep End" | |
Addicts Anonymous | Mrs. Goldberg | Episode: "Choices" | |
Garage Sale Mystery | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
2014 | Neighbors, TheThe Neighbors | Tina Giannulli | Episode: "High School Reunion" |
Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
2014–present | When Calls the Heart | Abigail Stanton | Main role (46 episodes) |
2015 | Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) |
Garage Sale Mystery: The Wedding Dress | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
Northpole: Open for Christmas | Mackenzie Warren | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
2016 | Blue Bloods | Grace Edwards | Episode: "The Greater Good" |
Every Christmas Has a Story | Kate Harper | Television film (Hallmark) | |
Garage Sale Mystery: Guilty Until Proven Innocent | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
Garage Sale Mystery: The Novel Murders | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
2016–present | Fuller House | Rebecca Katsopolis | Recurring role |
2017 | Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) |
Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
Garage Sale Mystery: Murder by Text | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
Garage Sale Mystery: Murder Most Medieval | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) | |
Garage Sale Mystery: A Case of Murder | Jennifer Shannon | Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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1982 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actress in a Daytime Series | The Edge of Night | Won |
1987 | Michael Landon Award[16] | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Won | |
1989 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Nominated |
2004 | TV Land Awards | Best Quintessential Non-Traditional Family | Full House (shared with cast) | Nominated |
2006 | PRISM Awards | Best Performance in a Drama Series Storyline[17] | Summerland | Won |
2009 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Parental Unit | 90210 | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Lori Loughlin". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d "Lori Loughlin". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Edelstein, Andy (December 13, 1981). "L.I. Teen-Ager Wins TV fans". The New York Times.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (November 10, 1997). "For ABC, Tuesday Is Becoming Loneliest Night". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 24, 2008.
- ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19760416&id=CggqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ISkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4280,3468441&hl=en[permanent dead link]
- ^ "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.
- ^ Bierly, Mandi (July 18, 2012). "Lori Loughlin to return for '90210' premiere | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". Episode 1063. July 19, 2013. NBC. Missing or empty
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(help) - ^ Olivia Jade on YouTube.
- ^ "Mossimo Giannulli - Fashion Designer". fashionmodeldirectory.com. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
- ^ List of Michael Landon Award Winners; Famous Fix; retrieved February 2018
- ^ "Television/Prism Awards". Prism Awards 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
External links[edit]
- Lori Loughlin on IMDb
- Lori Loughlin on Twitter
- "Lori Loughlin". People. August 23, 2004. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- 1964 births
- 20th-century American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- Actresses from New York (state)
- American child actresses
- American child models
- American film actresses
- American people of Irish descent
- American soap opera actresses
- American television actresses
- American television producers
- American voice actresses
- Living people
- People from Hauppauge, New York
- People from Oceanside, New York
- People from Queens, New York