Lara Flynn Boyle
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Born | Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | March 24, 1970
Occupation | Actress |
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Relatives | Charles A. Boyle (grandfather) |
Lara Flynn Boyle (born March 24, 1970) is an American actress. She is known for playing
Early life
Boyle was born in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Sally Flynn, a clerical worker, assistant, and manager, and Michael L. Boyle.[1][2] Her paternal grandfather was U.S. Representative Charles A. Boyle.[3] She has Irish, German, and Italian ancestry.[4] She is named after a character in Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago. Her father left when she was six, causing her and her mother to move to smaller quarters. Around this time, she was diagnosed with dyslexia.[5] She was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and Wisconsin, and graduated from The Chicago Academy for the Arts.[6]
Career
In 1986, Boyle landed a small part in John Hughes's teen comedy film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which earned her a SAG card, though her scenes were deleted from the final cut of the film. Subsequently, Boyle had a supporting role as Jackie Bradford in the television miniseries Amerika (1987), followed by guest appearances on episodes of the series Jack and Mike (1987) and Sable (1987).
After a string of supporting roles, Boyle landed a lead role in the Gary Sherman horror film Poltergeist III (1988), which was distributed by the media company MGM. Although she was cast as Ginny Danburry in Peter Weir's drama film Dead Poets Society (1989), her scenes were ultimately deleted from the final cut.[7]
Twin Peaks gave me everything I have as an actor. It put me where I am now because it was so beautifully soulful, and I think it just brought out the best of the actors. There was no acting going on – we were living on Twin Peaks. It gave me my career.
—Boyle discussing the impact Twin Peaks had on her career.[8]
In 1989, Boyle rose to international prominence when
The series premiered April 8, 1990, on
When discussing Lynch's direction, Boyle stated, "I remember, in
In October 1990, while promoting Twin Peaks, Boyle was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine along with her co-stars Mädchen Amick and Sherilyn Fenn. While starring on Twin Peaks, Boyle portrayed Sarah in Clint Eastwood's action film The Rookie (1990), Rosarita in Adam Rifkin's satirical comedy film The Dark Backward (1991), Mara Motes in Michael Karbelnikoff's crime film Mobsters (1991), and Sandra Gladstone in the romantic thriller Eye of the Storm (1991).
Boyle also appeared in the television films Terror on Highway 91 (1989), The Preppie Murder (1989), as well as episodes of The Hidden Room and May Wine.
Shortly after the cancellation of Twin Peaks, plans were being made for a feature film adaptation. Boyle was asked by Lynch to reprise her role as
In 1994, Boyle was cast as Alex in the comedy
She starred on The Practice until 2003, when, in a dramatic attempt to revamp the show and cut costs, she was dismissed along with most of the cast.
In 2002, Boyle played a lead role in the blockbuster feature film Men in Black II, as the villainous shapeshifting alien Serleena. She also guest-starred on one of the last episodes of Ally McBeal, this time as Tally Cupp, and had a recurring role on several episodes of Huff.[17]
In 2005, Boyle joined the cast of
In 2009, Boyle portrayed Mary in Baby on Board. The same year, Boyle was cast as Betty McBain in the independent film Life Is Hot in Cracktown.[19] In 2010, she starred as Kathy in Cougar Hunting. In 2013, Boyle portrayed Witch Agnes in the horror comedy film Hansel & Gretel Get Baked. In 2015, she portrayed Ms. Donley in the film Lucky Dog.
In 2020, after a five-year break, she returned to acting to star as Grace in the film Death in Texas alongside Stephen Lang.[20]
Personal life
Boyle was in a relationship with Twin Peaks co-star
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Heather | (scenes deleted) |
1988 | Poltergeist III | Donna Gardner | |
1989 | How I Got into College | Jessica Kailo | |
Dead Poets Society | Ginny Danburry | (scenes deleted) | |
1990 | The Rookie | Sarah Ackerman | |
1991 | The Dark Backward | Rosarita | |
Mobsters | Mara Motes | ||
Eye of the Storm | Sandra Gladstone | ||
1992 | Where the Day Takes You | Heather | |
Wayne's World | Stacy | ||
Equinox | Beverly Franks | Nominated—Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female | |
1993 | The Temp | Kris Bolin | |
Red Rock West | Ann McCord / Suzanne Brown | ||
1994 | Threesome | Alex | |
Baby's Day Out | Laraine Cotwell | ||
The Road to Wellville | Ida Muntz | ||
1995 | Cafe Society | Pat Ward | |
1996 | The Big Squeeze | Tanya Mulhill | |
1997 | Farmer & Chase | Hillary | |
Red Meat | Ruth | ||
Afterglow | Marianne Byron | ||
Cannes Man | Herself | ||
1998 | Happiness | Helen Jordan | |
Susan's Plan | Betty Johnson | ||
2000 | Chain of Fools | Karen | |
2001 | Speaking of Sex | Emily Paige | |
2002 | Men in Black II | Serleena | Nominated—Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress |
2006 | Land of the Blind | First Lady |
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Fwiends.com | Yuppie girl | Short film | |
2007 | Have Dreams, Will Travel | Ben's Mother | |
2009 | Baby on Board | Mary Radcliffe | |
Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Betty McBain | ||
2010 | Cougar Hunting | Kathy | |
2013 | Hansel & Gretel Get Baked | Witch Agnes | Also associate producer |
2015 | Lucky Dog | Ms. Donley | |
2020 | Death in Texas | Grace | |
2023 | Mother, Couch | Linda |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Jack and Mike | Leslie | Episode: "Quality of Mercy" |
Amerika | Jackie Bradford | 5 episodes | |
Sable | Melanie Waterston | Episode: "Toy Gun" | |
1989 | Terror on Highway 91 | Laura Taggart | Television film |
The Preppie Murder | Jennifer Levin | Television film | |
1990–1991 | Twin Peaks | Donna Hayward | 30 episodes |
1991 | The Hidden Room |
Nicole | Episode: "Splinters of Privacy" |
May Wine | Cammie | Television film | |
1994 | Past Tense | Tory Bass / Sabrina James | Television film |
Jacob | Rachel | Television film | |
1995 | Legend | Theresa Dunleavy | Episode: "Skeletons in the Closet" |
1997–2003 | The Practice | Helen Gamble | 116 episodes Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (1999–2001) |
1998 | Ally McBeal | Helen Gamble | Episode: "Making Spirits Bright" |
Since You've Been Gone | Grace Williams | Television film | |
2002 | Ally McBeal | Tally Cupp | Episode: "Tom Dooley" |
2004–2005 | Huff | Melody Coatar | 5 episodes |
2005–2006 | Las Vegas | Monica Mancuso | 8 episodes |
2006 | The House Next Door | Col Kennedy | Television film |
Shades of Black: The Conrad Black Story | Barbara Amiel | Television film | |
2008 | Law & Order | Dawn Talley | Episode: "Submission" |
References
- ^ "Lara Flynn Boyle Biography (1970–)". www.filmreference.com.
- ^ "Marriage Announcement 4 -- No Title". Chicago Tribune. March 23, 1969.
- ^ Kilian, Michael (October 5, 1997). "Thanks, Ma Lara Flynn Boyle Remains Grounded By Her Chicago Roots". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "Lara Flynn Boyle Online – TWOH Interview – Page 3 of 6". Archived from the original on August 5, 2002.
- ^ Diamond, Jamie (July 27, 2002). "Tough Cookie, Snug Retreat: At Home with Lara Flynn Boyle". The New York Times. p. F6.
- ^ Hart, Hugh (September 10, 1992). "RUNAWAY SUCCESS". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Donelan, Loretta (June 9, 2014). "'Dead Poets Society' Turns 25 & Here's 9 Little Known Facts About the Film". Bustle. New York City. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ a b Anthony, Andrew (March 20, 2010). "Twin Peaks: How Laura Palmer's death marked the rebirth of TV drama". The Guardian. London, England.
- ISSN 1841-964X.
- S2CID 148453761.
- S2CID 147908744.
- ^ Crouch, Ian (October 7, 2014). "Some Thoughts on the Planned Return of Twin Peaks". The New Yorker. New York City. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (March 25, 1994). "MOVIE REVIEW : 'Red Rock West': An Honest, Stylishly Likable Film Noir". Los Angeles Times. New York City. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (October 9, 1998). "FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW; Faulty Families: Music Is Easy Listening and Dessert Is Hard to Take". The New York Times. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (May 19, 2003). "'Practice' cast off the docket". Variety. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ Pierce, Scott D. (December 18, 1998). "'The Practice' and 'Ally' are still crossing paths". Deseret News. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "Boyle in a 'Huff' for Showtime". Chicago Tribune. May 3, 2004. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Details of "Submission", 2008 episode of Law & Order at the IMDb
- Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California.)
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- The Orlando Sentinel. December 20, 2006. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ Ahsan, Sadaf (August 27, 2015). "How David Spade lost girlfriend Lara Flynn Boyle to Jack Nicholson". National Post. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ Silverman, Stephen M.; Ingrassia, Lisa (December 20, 2006). "Lara Flynn Boyle Weds". People. New York City. Archived from the original on December 26, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- The New York Post. October 4, 2010. Archived from the originalon October 6, 2010.
External links
- Lara Flynn Boyle at IMDb
- Lara Flynn Boyle at AllMovie