Billie Lourd
American actress; Star Wars franchise

Born
July 17th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress recognized for performances in film and television. Debuted in the film industry with a role in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and reprised the role in subsequent installments of the franchise. Gained further recognition through television roles, particularly in the series 'Scream Queens' and 'American Horror Story'. Lourd is also known for being the daughter of actress Carrie Fisher and talent agent Bryan Lourd.
Played Lieutenant Connix in the Star Wars series
Starred in 'Scream Queens' as Chanel #3
Appeared in 'American Horror Story' anthology series
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