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laura silverman biography

Perhaps best known as Laura, the receptionist on Comedy Central's cult hit DR. KATZ, PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST, Laura Silverman most recently completed work as a series regular the UNTITLED KATZ/SNYDER animated sitcom pilot for Fox co-starring with Lisa Kudrow. She can soon can be seen in a hilarious guest starring role on one of the Trio Network's first original series, entitled PILOT SEASON.

Last year, Laura guest starred on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, Which garnered Emmy consideration for Best Female Guest Star in a Comedy.

Televsion series she has appeared on include, the ABC series, THE NORM SHOW, THE UPN animated series FAMILY GUY, the CBS pilot FROM WHERE I SIT, and the Comedy Central original film, WINDY CITY HEAT.

As a comedic performer, she has appeared regularly over the last few years in popular Hollywood shows such as JEFF GARLIN'S COMBO PLATTER, and the ImprovOlympic's ARMANDO SHOW. As a stand-up, Laura has been invited to perform at both the Aspen and Montreal comedy fesitvals, has worked regularly at the Impov, and taped the NBC stand-up show, LATE FRIDAY.

Silverman has also appeared in films, such as the Universal Feature, cult hit HALF BAKED, opposite Jim Brewer and Dave Chappelle. She also co-starred in David Mamet's STATE AND MAIN, with William H Macy and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

Laura has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University, and has studied acting for seven years with reknowned teacher Tony Greco.

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