Laurel Kornfeld has been an actress since the tender age of childhood, commencing her illustrious in career local and community theater, with the majority of her performances being in vibrant, energetic musicals. As the 1990s dawned, she transitioned into the realm of horror films, earning the coveted title of "scream queen" for her numerous appearances in the genre, a distinction she continues to uphold to this very day. In recent years, she has taken on the role of villainous characters in films such as "Psycho-Therapy," which premiered at the 2019 Northeast Horror Film Festival, "Relentless," and "Desolate Soul and the Lingering Ghost."
Born and raised in the Garden State of New Jersey, Laurel attended prestigious institutions of higher learning, including Rutgers and Harvard Universities. In addition to her acting pursuits, she is also a talented writer and dedicated progressive political activist. Her academic endeavors have yielded a Graduate Certificate of Science in astronomy from Swinburne University, and she has leveraged this expertise to write freelance articles on astronomy-related topics for the renowned British magazine "Astronomy Now." Notably, she has also become a fervent advocate for Pluto's planet status, a crusade that has earned her the nickname "Plutogirl" and a trademark.
A free-spirited redhead with an ageless quality, Laurel is a true original, known for her quirky, offbeat, comedic, and outspoken nature. She typically portrays eccentric characters on screen, and is currently working on a book titled "The Little Planet That Would Not Die: Pluto's Story," a testament to her enduring passion for the celestial body and her commitment to sharing its fascinating tale with the world.