Greg Lauren

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

(1970-01-06) January 6, 1970 (age 54)
New York City, U.S.
EducationPrinceton University
Occupation(s)Actor, painter
Years active1994–2010
Spouse
(m. 2003)
Children1
RelativesRalph Lauren (uncle)
David Lauren (cousin)
Dylan Lauren (cousin)

Greg Lauren ( 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.

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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 has painted nudes commanding up to $15,000 that were bought by such celebrities as Renée Zellweger, Demi Moore, Ben Stiller, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.[citation needed]

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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  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. ^ a b "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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