Claire Lautier is a talented actress who has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry through her versatility and dedication to her craft. With a career spanning theatre, television, and film, she has consistently impressed audiences with her nuanced performances.
In film, Claire has appeared in a range of projects, including the critically acclaimed "House of D" (2004),directed by David Duchovny and starring Robin Williams. She also played the role of Charlotte Dennon, a television news reporter, in the holiday comedy "Elf" (2003),alongside Will Ferrell. Her other notable film credits include "Homecoming" with John Heard and Betty Buckley, as well as "By Courier" (2000),directed by Peter Riegert, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001.
In television, Claire has made memorable appearances in several acclaimed dramas, including "Law & Order" (1990),"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999),and she has had numerous guest roles on popular soap operas such as "All My Children" (1970) and "Guiding Light" (1952).
Claire's extensive theatre background is equally impressive, with a wide range of productions that showcase her versatility and skill. On Broadway and Off-Broadway, she has played roles in productions such as "Hedda Gabler" (understudied Mrs. Elvsted) and "Sarah" in John Guare's "Chaucer in Rome" (Lincoln Centre Theatre),which she also understudied and performed. Her regional theatre credits are equally impressive, with numerous productions under her belt.
Claire's academic background is equally impressive, having attended Gulf Breeze High School in the Pensacola Bay Area, where she was mentored by Margie Timmons. She then went on to attend Duke University, where she double majored in French and Drama and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. She later attended the prestigious Juilliard Drama Division, where she honed her craft and established connections in the industry.
Throughout her career, Claire has received numerous awards and accolades, including the John Houseman Award for classical theatre, the Michel and Suria St. Denis Award, a Maxwell and Muriel Gluck Fellowship, and a 1998 Fox Foundation Grant.
