Laura Johnson is an American actress whose film career developed primarily in the 1980s, excelling in supporting roles. She often portrayed sophisticated, intelligent, and sometimes vulnerable female characters, contributing to celebrated adult dramas.

Her most significant films include "American Gigolo" (1980), alongside Richard Gere, where she played a key role. She also had a significant part in "Four Friends" (1981), a dramatic comedy directed by Arthur Penn, and in the celebrated thriller "Fatal Attraction" (1987). Johnson distinguished herself through her ability to lend depth and dignity to often secondary but memorable characters, with a screen presence characterized by elegance and subtle intensity.