Laura Ramsey (born November 14, 1982) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her roles in films such as She's the Man and The Covenant (both 2006), The Ruins (2008), Middle Men (2009), Kill the Irishman (2011), and Are You Here (2013).
Early life and education Ramsey was born on November 14, 1982, in Brandon, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jill and Mark Ramsey. She graduated from Laconia High School in Rosendale, Wisconsin.
Career Ramsey was approached while working in a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard and received an audition the next day, for a role she won—The Real Cancun, a documentary that revolves around the exploits of several American youths in Mexico. She then began a role in ABC's television series, The Days before making her feature-film acting debut with Catherine Hardwicke's Lords of Dogtown. She returned to television and made an appearance in an episode ("The Jet Set") of the AMC series Mad Men. In 2015, Ramsey starred as Becca Brady on the VH1 scripted series Hindsight. In 2023, after taking an eight-year hiatus from acting, Ramsey starred in Lifetime's television film A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story that is loosely based on the book of the same name.
Personal life Ramsey has a daughter and a son with Greg Chait, a designer with the Elder Statesmen.
Other ventures In 2022, Ramsey launched her own organic herbal company called Nia's Arc, after completing an apprenticeship in plant medicine.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2003 The Real Cancun Herself 2005 Cruel World Jenny 2005 Venom Rachel 2005 Lords of Dogtown Gabrielle 2006 She's the Man Olivia Lennox 2006 The Covenant Sarah Wenham 2007 Whatever Lola Wants Lola 2008 The Ruins Stacy 2009 Middle Men Audrey Dawn 2009 Shrink Kiera2010 Somewhere Naked Blonde with Sailor Cap 2011 1 Out of 7 Lexi2011 Kill the Irishman Ellie O'Hara 2011 Where the Road Meets the Sun Sandra 2011 Hirokin Maren 2012 No One Lives Betty 2013 Pulling Strings / Amor a primera visa Rachel 2013 Are You Here Angela 2013 Awful Nice Lauren
Television Year Title Role Notes 2004 The Days Natalie Day Six Episodes 2008 Mad Men Joy One episode 2010 My Generation Sophie Two episodes2013The Sixth GunBecky MontcriefPilot 2014 White Collar Amy One episode 2015 Hindsight Rebecca "Becca" Brady Main role 2023 A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story Cindy Television film
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