DATE OF BIRTH: DECEMBER 17
PLACE OF BIRTH:  LOS ANGELES, CA
RAISED IN:  TORONTO, CANADA
EDUCATION:  MCGILL UNIVERSITY IN MONTREAL; UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (graduated with honors)
CHARITIES:  CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITIES
EYE COLOR: GREEN
HAIR COLOR: BLONDE
HEIGHT: 5’7”

Was raised in Canada and is a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S.

Won the “Look of the Year” modeling pageant in Toronto as a teenager.

Studied economics at McGill University and then completed her studies at UCLA where she studied theatre and film.

Was awarded the “Natalie Wood Award” for Best Actress upon graduating from UCLA with honors.

Studied the classics at the Webber Douglas Academy in London

Was nominated for a Gemini Award (Canada’s Emmy) for her comedic work in the acclaimed series “Due South”

While performing onstage at the Larry Moss Acing Studio, Laurie was discovered by Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile) , who thought she was perfect for the capra-esque drama, The Majestic, in which she starred opposite Jim Carrey.

In The Majestic, her character is inspired to become a lawyer because of the film, The Life Of Emile Zola, in which her grandmother, Gloria Holden co-starred as Paul Muni’s wife.

Was voted by Variety as one of the “Ten  to Watch” (2001)

Named by Entertainment Weekly as One of the Top 100 Creative People in Entertainment
 

AWARDS:    Variety's 10 To Watch (2001)
                    Entertainment Weekly "IT" Siren (2001)
                    Natalie Wood Acting Award for Best Actress
                    Gemini Award for Best Guest Actress  (nominated)