Laurie Holden
Actress in 'The Walking Dead'
Born
December 17th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1969, this American actress and model gained prominence through her roles in television and film. A notable performance occurred as Andrea in the series 'The Walking Dead', which aired from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, played the role of Marita Covarrubias in 'The X-Files' and appeared in films such as 'The Majestic' and 'Silent Hill'. In the realm of modeling, engaged in various campaigns and fashion work, contributing to her early career before focusing on acting.
Portrayed Andrea in 'The Walking Dead'
Played Marita Covarrubias in 'The X-Files'
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