Monica Lacy is a versatile actress who effortlessly transitions between comedy and drama, bringing a unique blend of off-beat humor and warmth to her performances. Her extensive range has led her to play a wide variety of characters, from brainy intellectuals to sassy bombshells, often hiding surprises beneath her All-American looks.
Currently, Monica can be seen in Amazon's The Kicks, where she portrays quirky and idealistic soccer mom Sharon Burke. Her recent TV appearances include guest-starring roles on CBS' Hawaii Five-O as an MIT computer scientist and ABC's Agents of SHIELD as a suffering wife.
Born and raised on an 'urban farm' in Orange County, California, Monica grew up with a strong sense of persuasion, winning annual awards for her dairy goats at the Orange County Fair. Her acting career began in high school when an agent discovered her and her identical triplet sisters, Leanna and Joy. The trio went on to star in several Disney projects, including Parent Trap III and Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon, as well as roles on Growing Pains and Beverly Hills 90210.
While her sisters eventually stepped away from the spotlight, Monica continued to pursue her passion for acting, landing roles in iconic television shows such as Married with Children, Seinfeld, and Party of Five. On film, she has appeared in Freeway, Possums, and The Cell, and has starred in five hour-long pilots for CBS, MTV, and NBC.
Monica has honed her craft through studies with renowned acting coaches Larry Moss and Howard Fine, as well as improv training with The Groundlings. She has also made a name for herself in the world of commercial acting, starring in nearly 200 television commercials.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Monica has earned a BA in English Literature from UCLA and completed the university's Professional Screenwriting Program. She is a dedicated philanthropist, volunteering with PhotoPiece, a non-profit organization that helps inner city youth learn photography, and supporting Phase One, which raises money for cancer research.
Monica's personal life is just as unique as her acting career. She is a proud mother of two brainiac kids and cherishes her role as a quirky, idealistic soccer mom. In her free time, she collects contemporary photography, grows her own herbs and vegetables, and enjoys the simple pleasures in life.
