Laura Campbell is a multi-talented individual, boasting a plethora of accomplishments as a director, writer, and actor. Her directorial debut, Play Date, garnered widespread recognition, premiering at the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF 2024) where it won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for Best Short.
As an actor, Laura has made a name for herself in both television and film. She has landed recurring roles on ABC's Quantico, as well as numerous guest star roles on prominent television shows such as Law & Order, The Good Wife, and Blue Bloods. On the big screen, she has shared the spotlight with Vince Vaughn in Benedict Andrews' Seberg, starring Kristen Stewart and Margaret Qualley, and has also appeared in the Netflix feature film Doomsdays, playing the role of Reyna, a wild drifter.
In addition to her work in film and television, Laura has a rich background in theatre. She has worked locally and regionally in theatres across the country, including the Clurman Theatre in New York City, where she performed in a solo off-Broadway production. She has also had multiple turns at the Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre in Houston.
Laura's educational background is equally impressive. Born in Northern Ireland, she relocated to the United States at the age of 10 and went on to attend Tulane University in New Orleans, where she earned a degree in Theatre Studies, International Relations, and Conflict Resolution. She later pursued her Master's degree in Acting from Columbia University, studying under esteemed instructors such as Kristin Linklater, Andrei Serban, and Anne Bogart.
For her thesis performance at Columbia, Laura collaborated with Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus to adapt and stage a production of James Baldwin's Another Country. This experience not only showcased her talent but also her ability to work with esteemed professionals in the industry.
Laura is also the co-founder of Dynamo Studio, a female-driven production company that creates theatre and film to spark conversations around social issues. Furthermore, she is a proud board member of Film Fatales, a non-profit organization that advocates for marginalized genders in the film industry.
