Lauri Hendler Biography: Husband, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Children, Age

Lauri Rachel Hendler is an American actress who became widely known in the early 1980s for her portrayal of Julie Kanisky, the middle child in the sitcom Gimme a Break! Her recurring role on that show established her as a familiar face in television.

Over time she also worked as a voice actor, appeared in guest roles on many series, and lent her voice to video games, adding depth and range to a career that began while she was still in school.

Profile

• Full name: Lauri Rachel Hendler
• Date of birth: April 22, 1965
• Age: 60 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
• State of origin: Virginia
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, voice performer
• Height: 5 ft 2 in (approx. 1.57 m)
• Parents: Mother – physical therapist
• Siblings: Two siblings
• Spouse: Steven Reizes
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married to Steven Reizes since December 16, 1990
• Religion: Jewish
• Net worth: USD500,000

Early Life and Education

Lauri Hendler is now 60 years old. She was born on April 22, 1965, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Her mother worked as a physical therapist.

She grew up with two siblings. She attended Beverly Hills High School, during which time she was a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

After high school she enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles. While she was a student she was already working professionally in television and voice acting.

Personal Life

Lauri Hendler married Steven Reizes, a real estate agent, on December 16, 1990. There is no reliable public information confirming whether they have children.

Career

Lauri Hendler began acting in television in the late 1970s, with guest appearances on shows such as CHiPs, Lou Grant, and Three’s Company. Early in her career she also appeared in TV movies and specials, and worked in commercials and modeling.

In 1981 she won a regular role on Gimme a Break! playing Julie Kanisky, a role she held through the show’s run until about 1986.

During that same period she also voiced Little Lulu in Little Lulu specials. In subsequent decades she has appeared in numerous guest roles on television series including Magnum, P.I., Mr. Belvedere, Charmed, The West Wing, ER, Veep, among others.

She also has done voice work for animation and video games, including Wing Commander Academy and as Jane Valderama in the Saints Row video game series.

Awards and Nominations

• Young Artist Award nomination — Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series (1984) for Gimme a Break!
• Young Artist Award nomination — Best Young Actress in a Television Comedy Series (1985) for Gimme a Break!
• Young Artist Award nomination — Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Long-Running Series, Comedy or Drama (1987) for Gimme a Break!

Net Worth

Lauri Hendler’s net worth is placed at $500,000, accrued from her decades-long career in television, voice acting, occasional modeling and commercials.

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Filmography

• The Child Stealer (1979)
• Portrait of an Escort (1980)
• The Promise of Love (1980)
• Why Us? (1981)
• High School U.S.A. (1983)
• The Flamingo Kid (1989)
• FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
• Inclusion Criteria (2018)
• Voices (2020)