Joy Lauren


Joy Lauren is an American actress. She is known for playing Danielle Van de Kamp on the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives.

Biography

Lauren and was born Lauren Joy Jorgensen in Atlanta, Georgia. Lauren is of Danish descent. She lived in the Vail, Colorado area from age 1 to 4. She attended the Galloway School and appeared in several productions by the Alliance Theatre. At age 11, she moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue an acting career. She graduated from high school at age 14. She graduated from Columbia University in 2012, where she majored in American History.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002The DivisionMary Ellen Smith2 episodes
2002Lizzie McGuireHead CheerleaderEpisode: "Movin' on Up"
2003Still StandingJennaEpisode: "Still Shoplifting"
2004–2011Desperate HousewivesDanielle Van de KampRecurring role; 78 episodes
2006The CloserAngela Carter2 episodes
2007SharkKrystie MaysEpisode: "Starlet Fever"
2007Private PracticeDarcyEpisode: "In Which Cooper Finds a Port in His Storm"