Greg Lauren

Greg Lauren (né Greg Lauren Dana Smith;[1] born (1970-01-06)January 6, 1970) is an American actor, painter and fashion designer. He is the nephew of fashion designer Ralph Lauren.

Greg Lauren
Lauren with wife Elizabeth Berkley in 2008
Born
Greg Lauren Dana Smith

(1970-01-06) January 6, 1970
New York City, U.S.
EducationPrinceton University
Occupation(s)Actor, painter
Years active1994–2010
Spouse
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(m. 2003)​
Children1
RelativesRalph Lauren (uncle)
David Lauren (cousin)
Dylan Lauren (cousin)

Early life

Lauren was born in New York City, into a family of Belarusian-Jewish descent, and is the nephew of renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren.

Lauren graduated with a bachelor's degree in art history at Princeton University in 1991.

Career

Lauren portrayed Brett Nelson on The Young and the Restless and has appeared in such films as Friends & Family, The Wedding Planner, and Boogie Nights. A painter, Lauren's nudes command up to $15,000 and have been bought by such celebrities as Renée Zellweger, Demi Moore, Ben Stiller, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

He has been cover artist for the DC Comics Vertigo title, Hellblazer issues 215-218 were solicited by the publisher.[2] His artwork is sold at Bespoke Collection.[3]

In 2011, he launched his fashion brand named after himself with a ready-to-wear collection for men and women.[4]

Personal life

On November 1, 2003, he wed Saved By The Bell actress Elizabeth Berkley in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.[5] They married in a Jewish ceremony.[5] They have a son together, born in July 2012.[6]

Filmography

References
  1. "Greg Lauren Biography ((?)-)". www.filmreference.com. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  2. "DC Comics". DC Comics. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  3. Schneider, Sara (February 2012). "Northern California Weekend" (PDF). Sunset: 20. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  4. Lo, Danica (2011-01-05). "Greg Lauren, Nephew of Ralph, Launches a Hand-Sewn Collection". Racked. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
  5. "Greg Lauren and Elizabeth Berkley Wedding". Archived from the original on 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2016-04-11.. Lovetripper.com.
  6. "Elizabeth Berkley and Greg Lauren Welcome Son Sky Cole". People. July 30, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
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