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BIRTHDAY

March 07, 1980

Watchung, NJ

RECENT CREDITS

Come Early Morning (FILM) Nov. 10, 2006

Karla (FILM) Jan. 20, 2006

Southlander: Diary of a Desperate M... (FILM) Sep. 26, 2003

Lightning Bug (FILM) Jan. 1, 2003

Slackers (FILM) Feb. 1, 2002

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BIOGRAPHY

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With her laid-back but quick-witted personality and striking copper mane, spunky Laura Prepon quickly built a loyal television viewer fan base for her portrayal of easygoing Donna Pinciotti on the popular FOX sitcom That '70s Show. As with her portrayal of Donna, Prepon carries little pretension, and with her natural and tomboyish personality in close keeping with her small-screen persona (not to mention a fondness for vintage clothes), she seems on much the same wavelength as her prime-time alter ego. Born on March 7, 1980, in Watchung, NJ, Prepon is the youngest of five siblings (including three sisters and a brother), whose father passed away in 1994. Attending Watchung Regional High School and studying ballet, dance, and acting at New York City's Total Theater Lab from age 15, the aspiring actress convinced her mother to drive her into the city for frequent weekend auditions and soon began landing modeling jobs both stateside and abroad. With little acting experience under her belt before auditioning for her role on That '70s Show, it seemed unlikely that she would land the role, though the producers were quick to note that Prepon's natural disposition was in nearly pitch-perfect tune with the demands of the role. Frequently confused with both Alicia Witt and Claire Danes, Prepon was also cast in They Go On, the first series broadcast over the Internet. It wasn't long before Prepon decided to attempt a transition to features, and with roles in Pornographer: A Love Story (2000), Southlander (2001), and Slackers (2002), she seemed to be on her way.

~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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Headlines

Laura Prepon Goes From the '70s to Serious With 'October Road'

Mar. 20, 2007

Former That ‘70s Show sweetheart Laura Prepon goes from making audiences laugh over lava lamp jokes to flexing her dramatic muscles as Hannah, the high school sweetheart that was left behind and single mother of a 9-year-old son. The concept of October Road is not foreign to Prepon, who grew up in a small town in New Jersey and left home at a young age to pursue acting. Hollywo...

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News Roundup, Oct. 25: Apologies Demanded for "Barbershop"

Posted: Oct. 25, 2002

By the Numbers: Feb. 1

Posted: Jan. 31, 2002

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