| Laura Solon Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Month of Birth | April 1979 |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Spouse | Dan Purcy |
Laura Solon is an English comedian, actress, and screenwriter whose work credits include the award-winning one-woman show, Kopfraper’s Syndrome: One Man and His Incredible Mind. She has also co-written Office Christmas Party (2016) starring Jennifer Aniston and the TV series Back to Life (2019-Present). She has more than 50k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Laura Madalene Solon
Nick Name
Laura
Age
Laura was born in April 1979.
Born Place
London, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Laura studied at Downe House School in Berkshire.
She attended Worcester College, Oxford where she won a scholarship to study English. She was a member of the comedy group The Oxford Revue whose famous alumni include Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis, and others.
Occupation
Screenwriter, Comedian, Actress
Family
- Siblings – She has 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Laura Solon has dated –
- Dan Purcy (2008-Present) – Laura is married to her longtime boyfriend Dan Purcy since 2008.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Sharp jawline
Laura Solon Favorite Things
- Comedian – Josie Long
- Comedy Shows – Human Remains, Kath and Kim, We Are Klang
- Comedic Act – Jeremy Lion (by Justin Edwards)
- TV Show – Grand Designs
Source – Edinburghfestival.list.co.uk, The Guardian
Laura Solon Facts
- She gained public attention after winning the 2005 Perrier Comedy Award (now known as Edinburgh Comedy Award) for her one-woman show, Kopfraper’s Syndrome: One Man and His Incredible Mind. Laura was the 2nd female solo performer to receive the prestigious award after Jenny Eclair’s win in 1995.
- Laura worked as a stand-up comedian briefly before finding her niche in character comedy.
- Her short film, Tooty’s Wedding (2010) which she co-wrote and appeared in with Ben Willbond was shown at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
- Laura has appeared in comedy sketches with Harry Enfield, Marek Larwood, Morwenna Banks, and several others.
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