Laura Benanti

Actress and singer in musical theatre

Laura Benanti - Actress and singer in musical theatre
Born

July 15th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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This actress and singer gained prominence in musical theatre and television. Breakout roles included 'Jane' in the Broadway production of 'Swing!' and 'Elsa' in 'The Sound of Music' on Broadway. In television, notable appearances included playing 'Nina' in 'Supergirl' and 'Melanie' in 'The Good Wife'. Benanti has also contributed to various charitable causes through performances.

Won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for 'Gypsy'

Appeared as 'Melania Trump' on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

Starred in the Broadway revival of 'She Loves Me'

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