Laurie Holden was born on December 17, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, but was raised in Canada, holding dual citizenship in both the United States and Canada. She comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. Her father, Glen Corbett, and her mother, Adrienne Ellis, were both actors. After her parents divorced, her mother married director Michael Anderson. Holden has a younger brother and a half-sister.
Holden's entry into acting began at a young age. Her first role came unexpectedly during a visit to the set of the miniseries The Martian Chronicles, where she was cast because the scheduled child actor was unavailable. Her background in modeling as a teenager, including winning a modeling contest, led to her first credited film role as a babysitter in the 1986 film Separate Vacations.
She completed her secondary education at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto. She later pursued political science and economics at McGill University, before transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned a degree in film and theater in 1993. During her time at UCLA, she was a member of the National Honor Society and received the Natalie Wood Award for her acting achievements. Holden furthered her education with a master’s degree in human rights from Columbia University, reflecting her growing interest in social justice and advocacy.
Holden's professional acting career began to gain momentum with her co-starring role alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1989 film Physical Evidence. She later appeared in the TV movie Young Catherine (1991) and had a role in TekWar in 1994. In 1996, she was cast in the TV film Pathfinder and began appearing in guest roles on various television series.
Her prominent recurring role in The X-Files spanned seasons 4 through 9, from 1996 to 2002. She also portrayed a supporting character in the series The Magnificent Seven from 1998 to 2000. Among her notable film credits are supporting roles in The Majestic (2001), Fantastic Four (2005), The Mist (2007), and Silent Hill (2006).
Holden achieved widespread recognition for her portrayal of Andrea in AMC's acclaimed series The Walking Dead, appearing from 2010 to 2013. In 2014, she joined the cast of the crime drama Major Crimes during its third season and also appeared in the comedy film Dumb and Dumber To. In 2015, she had a guest role in season three of Chicago Fire. In addition to screen work, she has made notable stage appearances in productions such as The Winter’s Tale and Time & The Conways.
Laurie Holden is not only known for her acting but also for her commitment to human rights. She is a founding member of the Somaly Mam Foundation, an organization that works to combat human trafficking. Additionally, she supports Home from Home, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Holden maintains an active presence on social media, engaging with her fanbase—of which she has over 336,000 followers on Twitter—and frequently sharing personal and professional updates on Instagram. Despite her public career, she keeps her personal life private, and as of the most recent reports, there is no confirmed information about her marital or dating status.
Laurie Holden has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million, a reflection of her sustained work in both television and film. Her enduring popularity is reinforced by her versatile acting skills and commitment to meaningful causes, securing her position as a respected figure in both entertainment and activism.
| Birth Date: | 17 Dec, 1969 |
| Age: | 50 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Canada United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American and Canadian actress |
| Twitter Id: | Laurie_Holden |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
