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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Jules Tasca to Sam Trammell
Lauren Tom Biography (1961?-)
Born August 4, 1961 (some sources cite 1959), in Highland Park (near Chicago), IL; daughter of Chan (in frozen food business) and Nancy (maiden name, Dare) Tom; married Glenn Lau-Kee, October 23, 1982 (marriage ended); married CurtKaplan (an actor), October, 1999; children: (second marriage) one son. Addresses: Agent: Leslie Siebert, Gersh Agency, 232 North Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210.; Manager: Imperium 7, 9911 West Pico Blvd., Suite 1290, Los Angeles, CA 90035.; Publicist: Karynne Tencer, Tencer and Associates PublicRelations, 429 La Marina Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress, voice artist, singer, comedienne
- Birth Details
- August 4, 1961?
- Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Ching "Honey" Huan, Doonesbury: A Broadway Musical (also known asDoonesbury: A Musical Comedy and Doonesbury: A New Musical), 1983
- Eloy, Nothing Lasts Forever, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1984
- Broker, Wall Street, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987
- Redhead, Magic Sticks, Westdeutscher Rundfunk/Maran Film/Atlas Trio Filmkunst/Tale Film, 1987
- Audry, Rooftops, New Visions, 1989
- Mitzie, See No Evil, Hear No Evil, TriStar, 1989
- Helen, Cadillac Man, Orion, 1990
- Reporter, Blue Steel, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists/Vestron,1990
- Adele Bliss, Man Trouble, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1992
- Amanda Chang, Mr. Jones, TriStar, 1993
- Lena St. Clair, The Joy Luck Club, Buena Vista, 1993
- Amy, When a Man Loves a Woman (also known as Significant Other and To Have and To Hold), Buena Vista, 1994
- Mrs. Ho, North, Columbia, 1994
- Voice of Mariko, Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (also known as Subzero), 1998
- Ann Lee, Y2K (also known as Countdown to Chaos and Y2K:The Movie), 1999
- Voice of Dana Tan, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (animated; also known as Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker and Return of the Joker), Warner Bros., 2000
- Mai, Catfish in Black Bean Sauce, Ironhill Pictures, 2000
- Angel, Jack the Dog, Jung N Restless Productions, 2001
- Bambi, Manhood, Showtime Networks, 2003
- Voice of Yoshiko, Kim Possible: The Secret Files (animated), WaltDisney Home Entertainment, 2003
- Lois, Bad Santa (longer version released as Badder Santa),Dimension Films, 2003
- Voice of Younghee, Teacher's Pet (animated; also known as Disney's "Teacher's Pet"), Buena Vista, 2004
- Voice of Su, Mulan II (animated), Buena Vista Home Entertainment,2004
- Obstetrician, In Good Company, Universal, 2004
- Sylvia, God's Waiting List, God's Waiting List LLC/Hungry Yak Productions, 2005
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Film Work
- Additional voices, The Wild Thornberrys Movie (animated), Paramount, 2002
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Julie, a recurring role, Friends, NBC, 1995-96
- Voice of Angela Chen, Superman (animated; also known as Superman: The Animated Series), The WB, beginning 1996
- Voices of Minh Souphanousinphone and Kahn "Connie" Souphanousinphone, Jr., recurring roles, King of the Hill (animated), Fox, beginning 1997
- Dot, Grace Under Fire, ABC, 1997-98
- Voice of Jordan, The Kids from Room 402 (animated; also known as La classe en delire), 1999
- Voices of Trish and Sherry, Rocket Power (animated), 1999
- Voices of Amy Wong, Inez Wong, and other characters, Futurama (animated), Fox, between 1999 and 2003
- Voice of Dana Tan, Batman Beyond (animated; also known as Batman of the Future), The WB, 1999-2000
- Laura, Max Steel, The WB, 2000
- Voices of Younghee and other characters, Teacher's Pet (animated),ABC, 2000
- Voice of Ginger Chin, DAG, NBC, 2000
- Voice of Agent Lee, The Zeta Project (animated), The WB, 2001-2002
- Nora Chen, a recurring role, The Division, Lifetime, 2002
- Voice of Karen Tehama, Fillmore! (animated; also known as Disney's "Fillmore!"), ABC, 2002
- Voices of Kuki Sangan and other characters, Codename: Kids Next Door (animated), Cartoon Network, 2002
- Voice of Shun, Clifford's Puppy Days (animated), PBS, 2003
- Voices of Gizmo, Jinx, and other characters, Teen Titans (animated), Cartoon Network, between 2003 and 2005
- Voice of Darcy Chang, The Infinite Darcy (animated), 2004
- Voices of Jake's mother and other characters, American Dragon: Jake Long (animated), The Disney Channel, 2005
- Voice of Grandma Yan Lin, W.I.T.C.H. (animated), ABC Family Channel, 2005
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Movies
- Julie, Angel of Death, CBS, 1990
- Claudia Ford, "Escape to Witch Mountain," The ABC Family Movie (also known as Disney Family Films), ABC, 1995
- Lily Yee, In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped (also known as In theLine of Duty: Taxman), NBC, 1995
- Voice of Angela Chen, Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (animated), 1996
- Marge Farland (some sources cite Marge Fong), Murder Live! (also known as Murder: Live), NBC, 1997
- Connie Ching, Tell Me No Secrets, ABC, 1997
- Dr. Haft, The Devil's Child, ABC, 1997
- Voice of Angela Chen, The Batman/Superman Movie (animated; also known as Batman/Superman Adventures: World's Finest), 1998
- Ann Lee, Y2K, 1999
- Yolanda Chin, With Friends Like These... (also known as Mom's on the Roof), Starz!, 1999
- Carol, Susan's Plan (also known as Dying to Get Rich), Cinemax, 1999
- Voice of Dana Tan, Batman Beyond: The Movie (animated), 1999
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Thirty Days Until I'm Famous, VH1, 2004
- Dr. Myra Chen, In From the Night, CBS, 2005
- Voice of Yoshiko, Kim Possible: So the Drama (animated), The Disney Channel, 2005
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Specials
- Sarah, "Mom's on Strike," ABC Afterschool Specials, 1984
- Kim, "Foreign Exchange" (also known as "The Exchange Student"), CBS Afterschool Break, 1984
- Voice of Little Miss Muffet, Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (animated), HBO, 1997
- Voice of Numbah Three, The Kids Next Door (animated), Cartoon Network, 2000
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Episodic
- Miko Wakamutzu, "The Americanization of Miko," The Facts of Life,NBC, 1982
- Miko Wakamutzu, "Runaway," The Facts of Life, NBC, 1982
- "Liang and the Magic Paintbrush," Reading Rainbow, 1983
- Mrs. Tom, "China Rain," The Equalizer, CBS, 1985
- "Children of a Tempest Storm," Spenser: For Hire, 1985
- Gail, "The Distance," thirtysomething, 1990
- "Eye of Newt," Palace Guard, CBS, 1991
- "First Lady Sings the Blues," Anything but Love, ABC, 1991
- Emma Zoole, "A Model Citizen," Homicide: Life on the Street (alsoknown as H: LOTS and Homicide), NBC, 1994
- Emma Zoole, "Happy to Be Here," Homicide: Life on the Street (alsoknown as H: LOTS and Homicide), NBC, 1994
- Margaret, "Triskaidekaphobia," 704 Hauser, 1994
- Nurse Juliette Yao, "You Gotta Have Heart," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1994
- Nurse Juliette Yao, "Love and Hope," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1995
- Kim, "The Chatterbox," The Nanny, CBS, 1995
- Voice of Ice Lady, "Cold Comfort," Batman: Gotham Knights (animated), 1997
- Voice of Angela Chen, "World's Finest," Batman: Gotham Knights (animated), 1997
- Voice of Angela Chen, "Brave New Metropolis," The New Batman/SupermanAdventures (animated), 1997
- Voice of Angela Chen, "Action Figures," The New Batman/Superman Adventures (animated), 1997
- Voice, "Fallout," Extreme Ghostbusters (animated), 1997
- Voice, "Eyes of a Dragon," Extreme Ghostbusters (animated), 1997
- Voice of Mrs. Fun, "Piano Movin' Blues," The Blues Brothers Animated Series, 1997
- Voice of Soon-He, "Can't Buy Me Love," The Blues Brothers Animated Series, 1997
- Voice of Soon-He, "Dancing in the Dark," The Blues Brothers Animated Series, 1997
- Weng, "Race Relations," Tracey Takes On ..., 1997
- Samantha, "Dishonorable Discharge," Vengeance Unlimited, 1998
- Amy Hunter, "Play It Again Sammo," Early Edition, CBS, 1999
- Voice of Candace, "Real Fake," The Weekenders, ABC, 2000
- Voice of Green Lantern, "The Call: Parts 1 & 2," Batman Beyond(animated), The WB, 2000
- Voice of Agent Lee, "Countdown," Batman Beyond (animated), The WB,2000
- Voice of Nancy Chang, "There's No Creature like Snow Creature," What'sNew, Scooby-Doo? (animated), The WB, 2002
- Voice of Heather Lane, "3-D Struction," What's New, Scooby-Doo? (animated), The WB, 2002
- Voice of Mandy Dinwiddie, "It's Mean, It's Green, It's the Mystery Machine," What's New, Scooby-Doo? (animated), The WB, 2002
- Voice of first backup singer, "Riva Ras Regas," What's New, Scooby-Doo? (animated), The WB, 2002
- Hostess, "Table for Too Many: Parts 1 & 2," My Wife and Kids,ABC, 2002
- Voice of lady dragon, "Game Girls," Totally Spies! (animated), ABCFamily Channel, 2002
- Voice of Yoshiko, "Crush," Kim Possible (animated), The Disney Channel, 2002
- Voice of Keiko, "Man or Machine," Totally Spies! (animated), ABC Family Channel, 2002
- Korean jury member, "This Land Is Your Land," Line of Fire, ABC, 2003
- Voice of Bean, "Interview with a Campfire: Parts 1 & 2," All GrownUp (animated), CBS, 2003
- Voice of Sunny, "Here Comes the Sun," Totally Spies! (animated), Cartoon Network, 2003
- Mrs. Ling, "Mr. Monk and the 12th Man," Monk, USA Network, 2003
- Voice of Dr. Yoshimi, "Duck Deception/The Spy Who Didn't Love Me," Duck Dodgers (animated), Cartoon Network, 2003
- Voice of Chung, "Eclipsed: Part 1," Justice League (animated), Cartoon Network, 2003
- Voice of Yoshiko, "A Very Possible Christmas," Kim Possible (animated), The Disney Channel, 2003
- Judge, Pet Star, Animal Planet, 2004
- Annie Hoo, "Restaurant Wars," My Wife and Kids, ABC, 2004
- Voices of Dana Tan, Dr. Light II, and Tibetan Green Lantern, "Epilogue,"Justice League (animated), Cartoon Network, 2005
- Dana, "Whose Pussy Is That?," Barbershop, Showtime, 2005
- Dana, "A Black Man Invented the Stop Light," Barbershop, Showtime,2005
- Dana, "Family Bussiness," Barbershop, Showtime, 2005
- Dana, "Crimes of the Heart," Barbershop, Showtime, 2005
- Janet Tam, "The Order," Threshold, CBS, 2005
- Appeared as Julie's mom in "Family Matters," an episode of The PuzzlePlace; Dr. Nikki Moy, City of Angels, CBS; voice for Clerks(animated); appeared in The Cosby Show; voice for Disney's "Lloydin Space," ABC.
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Pilots
- Ka Ron, Cherry Street, South of Main, ABC, 1994
- Jean, The Chang Family Saves the World, ABC, 2002
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Television Work
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Series
- Provided additional voices for Samurai Jack (animated), Cartoon Network.
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Stage Appearances
- Jenny, Family Devotions, New York Shakespeare Festival, Estelle R.Newman Theatre, Public Theatre, New York City, 1981
- Member of ensemble, Non Pasquale, New York Shakespeare Festival, Delacorte Theatre, Public Theatre, New York City, 1983
- Honey, Doonesbury (musical), Biltmore Theatre, New York City, 1983-84
- Understudy for the role of Donna, Hurlyburly, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, 1984-85
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Ajax, Terrace Theater, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, 1986-87
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The Bob Hope War Zone Special, Terrace Theater, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 1986-87
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The Tempest, Virginia Stage Company, Norfolk, VA, 1986-87
- Pauline, American Notes, New York Shakespeare Festival, Susan Stein Shiva Theatre, Public Theatre, New York City, 1988
- Alice, Noiresque: The Fallen Angel, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, Playhouse 46, Theatre at St. Clement's Church (also known as St. Clement's Theatre), New York City, 1989
- Mustang Sally, In a Pig's Valise, Second Stage, McGinn-Cazale Theatre Company, New York City, 1989
- Annabella, 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL,1989-90
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25 Psychics (solo show), U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Aspen, CO, later Santa Monica, CA, 1996
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Ikebana, East West Players, Los Angeles, 1996-97
- Appeared as Aki Sakata, The Music Lessons, New York Shakespeare Festival, Public Theatre, New York City; and Connie Wong, A Chorus Line,Shubert Theatre, New York City; also appeared in productions of Tiger onthe Right and Volpone.
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Major Tours
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Peony Pavilion (opera), Vienna Festival, Vienna, Austria, later Barbican Center, Paris, then Berkeley, CA, later New York City, between 1998 and 1999
- Appeared as Connie Wong, A Chorus Line, international touring company.
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RECORDINGS
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Video Games
- Voices of Angela Chen and Mercy Graves, Superman: Shadow of Apokolips, Warner Bros., 2002
- Voice, Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour, EA Games, 2003
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WRITINGS
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Stage
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25 Psychics (solo show), U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Aspen, CO, later Santa Monica, CA, 1996
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Periodicals
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In Style, May, 2001, pp. 381-382
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Variety, December 16, 1996, p. 94
Electronic
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Lauren Tom Official Site, http://www.laurentom.com, December 14, 2005
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