Laura Prepon is an American actress and television director who gained widespread recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born in March 1980, she rose to prominence with her breakout role as Donna Pinciotti in the popular Fox sitcom That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 to 2006. This foundational role established her presence in American television and paved the way for a diverse career in both comedy and drama.
Following her early success on network television, Prepon transitioned into film and independent cinema. She made her feature film debut in the 2001 independent drama Southlander. Over the next two decades, she appeared in a variety of cinematic projects, including the romantic drama Come Early Morning in 2006, the comedy Lay the Favorite in 2012, the thriller The Girl on the Train in 2016, and the drama The Hero in 2017.
In addition to her film career, Prepon achieved renewed critical acclaim and widespread popularity for her work on streaming television. From 2013 to 2019, she portrayed the character Alex Vause in the hit Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black. Beyond her prominent acting roles, Prepon has also expanded her creative portfolio to work behind the camera, establishing herself as a television director.
