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My Take
Louise Lasser will always be Mary Hartman to me, and that's a compliment to how completely she inhabited one of the strangest, smartest satires American television ever attempted. Earning an Emmy nomination for playing that deadpan housewife took real precision, the kind that hides how hard it is. I also note she started on Broadway in 1962 and later turned to teaching the craft, which tells me her interest in performance ran past her own fame. She's never been an A-list name, but for anyone who values offbeat, intelligent comedy, she's an essential one.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Louise Lasser
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイーズ・ラサー
- Reading
- るいーず・らさー
- Born
- April 11, 1939 (age 87)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Brandeis University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Louise Lasser born?
Born April 11, 1939 (age 87).
Where is Louise Lasser from?
Louise Lasser is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Louise Lasser do?
Louise Lasser works as actor, screenwriter, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.