Laura Bell Bundy Biography
Laura Bell Bundy is an American singer and actress. She originated the roles of Amber Von Tussle in the musical version of Hairspray, and Elle Woods in the musical version of Legally Blonde.
Laura Bell Bundy Age
Ashley Bell Bundy was born on 10 April 1981 in Euclid, Ohio, U.S. She is [agecalc birthdate=1981-04-10]
Laura Bell Bundy Parents, Siblings
Bell Bundy’s father, Don, is a geologist, and her mother, Lorna Bundy-Jones, is a singer and dancer. Bundy-Jones was also one of the first Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Laura has two siblings. She has an older sister named Liza Bundy-Halperin and a younger brother named Hunter Bundy.
Liza Bundy-Halperin is a producer and director known for her work on the television series “Mozart in the Jungle.” Hunter Bundy is a filmmaker who has worked on several short films and music videos.
Bell Bundy comes from a family of performers and has been involved in the entertainment industry since a young age.
Laura Bell Bundy Husband
Bell Bundy is married to her longtime partner, Thom Hinkle. They got engaged in December 2015 and tied the knot on June 3, 2017, in an intimate ceremony held in Santa Barbara, California. Thom Hinkle is a TBS executive and the couple has been together for many years.
Laura Bell Bundy Pregnant
Bundy announced on February 25, 2019 that she was pregnant with her first child.
Laura Bell Bundy Broadway
Bundy took dance lessons at Town and Village School of Dance in Paris, Kentucky. She appeared in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City when she was 9. She is a niece to Marcia Malone Bell, Miss Kentucky 1978 and 1979 Top Ten Miss America semifinalist.
Bundy also appeared in the film Jumanji, playing the younger version of Bonnie Hunt’s character, Sarah Whittle. She was diagnosed with celiac disease when she was about 18 years old.
Laura Bell Bundy Ruthless
One of her notable roles was in the musical “Ruthless!” where she played the lead character, Tina Denmark.
“Ruthless!” is a dark comedic musical about a talented and ambitious young girl named Tina Denmark who is willing to do anything to land the lead role in her school play, even if it means eliminating the competition. Bell Bundy originated the role of Tina in the off-Broadway production of “Ruthless!” in 1992 and received critical acclaim for her performance.
Laura Bell Bundy Legally Blonde | Elle Woods
Bell starred on Broadway in Legally Blonde: The Musical from 2007 to July 2008. In the Musical, she originated the lead role of Elle Woods, receiving her first Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.
She also reprised the role of Elle Woods in the U.S. national tour of Legally Blonde: The Musical as a temporary replacement for the injured Becky Gulsvig. Bell began her brief run on January 13, 2009, and ended on February 22, 2009.
Laura Bundy Hart Of Dixie
Bell played the character of Shelby on the television show “Hart of Dixie.” Shelby is a former beauty queen who comes to Bluebell and becomes involved with one of the main characters, Brick Breeland. Bundy appeared in 10 episodes of the show between 2012 and 2015.
Laura Bell Hairspray
Bell made her Broadway debut at the age of 21, in 2002, in the musical Hairspray, originating the role of Amber Von Tussle.
Laura Bell Bundy Jumanji
Bundy played the younger version of Sarah Whittle in the original Jumanji film.
Laura Bell Bundy Giddy On Up
Bundy’s first single, “Giddy On Up,” debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number 60 for the chart week of February 20, 2010 and peaked at number 31 in May.
The single was then made into a music video, which was directed by Shane Drake. Bell also performed the song on the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards, where it was done in the style of the music video.
Laura Bell Bundy Two Step
Bundy signed with Big Machine Records in mid 2013 and released the single “Two Step”, a duet with Colt Ford. The single peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Laura Bell Bundy How I Met Your Mother | Himym
On the sixth season of CBS’ How I Met Your Mother, Bundy had a recurring role as Becky, Robin’s co-anchor.
Laura Bell Bundy Movies & Tv
Here are some of her notable movies and TV appearances:
Movies:
- Jumanji (1995) as Young Sarah Whittle
- Life with Mikey (1993) as Girl in audition
- Dreamgirls (2006) as Sweetheart
TV Shows:
- Guiding Light (1999-2001) as Marah Lewis
- Veronica Mars (2006) as Meg Manning
- How I Met Your Mother (2007-2009) as Becky
- Anger Management (2013-2014) as Dr. Jordan Denby
- Scream Queens (2015-2016) as Dr. Brock Holt’s Hand
- Perfect Harmony (2019-2020) as Ginny
- Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (2021) as Shelby
In addition to her acting work, Bundy has also appeared on Broadway in a number of musicals, including Hairspray, Legally Blonde: The Musical, and Wicked.
Laura Bundy Net Worth
Bundy’s net worth is not yet known.
