Laura Jane Silverman (born June 10, 1966) is an American actress. She is the older sister of comedian and actress Sarah Silverman. She acted in Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic and The Sarah Silverman Program portraying a fictionalized version of herself. She also stars as Jane Benson on The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow and voiced Laura, the sarcastic receptionist on the animated comedy television series Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. Her dramatic roles include guest appearances in House and Nurse Jackie.
Early life Silverman was born to Beth Ann (née Halpin) and Donald Silverman. Her parents divorced and each remarried (to John O'Hara and Janice, respectively). She has three sisters: screenwriter Jodyne Silverman, comedian Sarah Silverman, and Rabbi Susan Silverman. Her brother Jeffrey Michael died when he was 3 months old. Their family is Jewish.
Silverman graduated from Tufts University.
Career In 2022, Silverman replaced her sister Sarah as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz from the 2012 Disney film Wreck-It Ralph in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Two years later, she reprised the role in Disney Speedstorm.
Selected acting roles Year Title Role Notes1995–2002Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistLaura (voice)1997Who's the Caboose?"At Every Audition" Girl1998Half BakedJan1999–2004Home MoviesLinda Small, Loni, others (voice)2002Curb Your EnthusiasmSaleswoman2005–2006The King of QueensDawn2005, 2014,2026The ComebackJane BensonMain role; 29 episodes2005Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is MagicFictionalized version of herself2006MetalocalypseRebecca Nightrod, Valerie Vransinn (voice)2007–2010The Sarah Silverman ProgramFictionalized version of herself2008HouseRozEpisode: "Don't Ever Change"2009All American OrgyTina2011Adventure TimeEthel Rainicorn (voice)2012Nurse JackieLaura2011–presentBob's BurgersAndy Pesto (voice)2015Masters of SexStephanie 2018Big Hero 6: The SeriesJudy (Krei's Assistant) (voice)2020I Know This Much Is TrueKristin2022The Bob's Burgers MovieAndy Pesto (voice)2023Disney Dreamlight ValleyVanellope von Schweetz (voice)2024Disney Speedstorm
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