Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara Flynn Boyle

55 · Born: Mar 24, 1970

Personal Details

BornMar 24, 1970 Davenport, Iowa, USA
Spouse
  • Donald Ray Thomas

    ( Dec 18, 2006 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • John Patrick Dee III

    ( Aug 11, 1996 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Sally Boyle
  • Michael L. Boyle

Biography

Lara Flynn Boyle's life story began on March 24, 1970, in Davenport, Iowa, where she was born to a 21-year-old single mother, Sally Boyle. The financial struggles of Sally, who was only 21 at the time, meant that she had to work three jobs to make ends meet, while also raising young Lara on her own. This challenging situation allowed Sally and Lara to form a strong bond, which has endured to this day. In fact, Sally lived with Lara until recently, and even though they no longer reside together, they are still just 10 minutes apart.

Growing up, Lara faced numerous difficulties, including dyslexia and a learning disability. However, she refused to let these obstacles hold her back, and instead, she focused on developing inner strength. Through sheer determination, she was able to overcome her challenges and eventually graduate. The day after her graduation, Lara and her mother, Sally, embarked on a new journey together, setting off on what would become the "road to fame".

This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Lara's successful acting career, which has spanned both television and film. Her early roles in movies such as Poltergeist III (1988) and Wayne's World (1992) laid the foundation for her future success, and she has since become a prolific actress, appearing in numerous productions on both the big and small screens.

Career

2024
2022
2014
Lucky Dog
Lucky Dog as Ms. Donley
2013
Hansel & Gretel Get Baked
Hansel & Gretel Get Baked as Agnes/The Witch
2011
2009
Baby on Board
Baby on Board as Mary Radcliffe
2006
The House Next Door
The House Next Door as Col Kennedy
Land of the Blind
Land of the Blind as La Première Dame
2005
Las Vegas
Las Vegas as Monica Mancuso
2002
2001
Speaking of Sex
Speaking of Sex as Dr. Emily Paige
2000
1998
Since You've Been Gone
Since You've Been Gone as Grace Williams
Happiness
Happiness as Helen Jordan
Susan's Plan
Susan's Plan as Betty Johnson
1997
Cafe Society
Cafe Society as Pat Ward
Red Meat
Red Meat as Ruth
Afterglow
Afterglow as Marianne Byron
The Practice
The Practice as Helen Gamble
1996
The Big Squeeze
The Big Squeeze as Tanya Mulhill
1994
Jacob
Jacob as Rahel
Past Tense
Past Tense as Tory Bass / Sabrina James
1993
Red Rock West
Red Rock West as Suzanne Brown
The Temp
The Temp as Kris Bolin
1992
Equinox
Equinox as Beverly Franks
1991
Mobsters
Mobsters as Mara Motes
Eye of the Storm
Eye of the Storm as Sandra Gladstone
1990
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks as Donna Hayward
The Rookie
The Rookie as Sarah
May Wine
May Wine as Cammie
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks as Donna Hayward
1989
The Preppie Murder
The Preppie Murder as Jennifer Levin
How I Got Into College
How I Got Into College as Jessica Kailo
Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society as Ginny Danburry
1988
Poltergeist III
Poltergeist III as Donna Gardner
1987
Amerika
Amerika as Jacqueline 'Jessie' Bradford
Sable
Sable as Melanie Waterston