**Laura Dern** (Los Angeles, February 10, 1967) is an American actress, known for her versatile film career and her collaborations with visionary directors.

She emerged in the 1980s with iconic roles in David Lynch films, such as *Blue Velvet* (1986) and *Wild at Heart* (1990). She achieved worldwide fame with the role of Dr. Ellie Sattler in *Jurassic Park* (1993).

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a wide acting range, distinguishing herself in films such as *The Tree of Life* (2011). In 2020, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for *Marriage Story* (2019). Her recent works also include *Little Women* (2019) and the *Star Wars* saga. Dern is renowned for her ability to portray complex, resilient, and often eccentric female characters, with profound nuance.