Laura Spencer Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents, Career

Laura Spencer Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents, Career

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Laura Spencer is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as The Big Bang Theory and Bones, as well as the acclaimed web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries.

Her versatility across comedic and dramatic roles has established her as a notable talent in the entertainment industry.

Profile

  • Full Name: Laura Spencer
  • Stage Name: None
  • Born: May 8, 1986
  • Age: 39 years old
  • Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: American Actress, Writer, and Producer
  • Height: 5 feet 6
  • Parents: Tom Spencer, and Mrs Spencer
  • Siblings: One brother (deceased, c. 2015, name undisclosed)
  • Spouse: Michael Jack Greenwald (married January 5, 2019)
  • Children: None
  • Relationship: Married
  • Net Worth: $1 million to $10 million

Early Life and Education

Laura Spencer was born on May 8, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. Her father, Tom Spencer, and her mother (name undisclosed) supported her early interest in the performing arts, particularly ballet, which she pursued before transitioning to acting.

She grew up with a brother who passed away around 2015, an event she has referenced sparingly on social media. Laura attended Santa Fe High School in Edmond, graduating in 2004.

She then enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre in 2008. Her theater roots in local productions and training in ballet laid the foundation for her acting career, which she pursued after moving to Los Angeles.

Career

Laura Spencer began her professional acting career in 2009 with her feature film debut as Wendy in Barking Water, an independent film directed by Sterlin Harjo, which won Best Drama at the 2009 American Indian Film Festival. In 2010, she appeared in films like Dylan Dog: Dead of Night and In the Land of Fireworks, as well as short films.

She gained early television exposure with guest roles in The Girl in the Blue Mask (2011) and 2 Broke Girls (2011). Her breakthrough came in 2012 as Jane Bennet in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, a web series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, which won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media in 2013.

From 2013 to 2016, she played a recurring role as Vanessa in The Mindy Project. She landed significant recurring roles as Emily Sweeney, Raj Koothrappali’s girlfriend, in The Big Bang Theory (2014–2017, 17 episodes) and as Jessica Warren, an intern, in Bones (2014–2017).

Other notable roles include Hollis M. Daly in Character (2012–2013), Julie in Coffee Shop Squatters (2013), and a guest appearance in Reservation Dogs (2021). She has also done voice work for animated series and video games, showcasing her versatility. Laura’s stage work includes theater productions, and she has explored writing, including poetry and short stories, as well as producing.

Awards and Nominations

  • Primetime Emmy Award (2013): • Won for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Original Interactive Program for The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (shared with the production team).

Social Media

  • Instagram Handle: @lauraspencer
  • Twitter Handle: @itslauraspencer

Personal Life

Laura resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Michael Jack Greenwald, a producer, whom she married on January 5, 2019, after getting engaged in 2018. Their bachelorette party was held in Texas on October 14, 2018, and they share a pet named Merely.

The couple has no children, and Laura keeps her personal life relatively private, though she occasionally posts about her husband and their dog on Instagram. Of American descent and Christian faith, she is passionate about animal rights, supporting related charities, and enjoys hobbies like reading, cooking, yoga, and traveling.

She advocates for mental health, using her platform to encourage open conversations. Laura has faced personal challenges, including the loss of her brother around 2015, which she has mentioned on social media. No controversies are associated with her, and fans on X admire her warmth and versatility.

Filmography

  • Barking Water (2009) – Wendy
  • Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2010) – Zoe
  • In the Land of Fireworks (2010) – Supporting role
  • A Kiss for Christmas (2011) – Supporting role
  • Time Expired (2011) – Supporting role
  • Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) – Minor role
  • The Mindy Project (2013–2016) – Vanessa (recurring)
  • The Big Bang Theory (2014–2017) – Emily Sweeney (17 episodes)
  • Bones (2014–2017) – Jessica Warren (recurring)
  • Character (2012–2013) – Hollis M. Daly
  • The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (2012–2013) – Jane Bennet
  • The Lydia Bennet!! (2012) – Jane Bennet
  • Coffee Shop Squatters (2013) – Julie
  • Reservation Dogs (2021) – Guest role
  • The Young and the Restless – Guest role
  • Superstore – Guest role

Discography: None. Laura has no music releases, though she has done voice work for animated series and video games.

Net Worth

Laura Spencer’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $10 million. Her income comes from acting roles in television (The Big Bang Theory, Bones), films, web series (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), and voice work.


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