Laura Silverman

Laura Jane Silverman (born June 10, 1966) is an American actress and the older sister of actress and comedian Sarah Silverman. She acted in ''Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic'' and ''The Sarah Silverman Program'' portraying a fictionalized version of herself. She also stars as Jane Benson on ''The Comeback'' with Lisa Kudrow and voiced Laura, the sarcastic receptionist on the animated comedy television series ''Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist''. Her dramatic roles include guest appearances in ''House'' and ''Nurse Jackie''.

Silverman was born to Beth Ann O'Hara and Donald Silverman. Her parents divorced and each remarried (to John O'Hara and Janice, respectively). She has three sisters: screenwriter Jodyne Silverman, comedian Sarah Silverman, and Rabbi Susan Silverman. Her brother Jeffrey Michael died when he was 3 months old. Their family is Jewish.

Silverman graduated from Tufts University. Provided by Wikipedia