Lauren Potter Biography

Lauren Potter was born Lauren Elizabeth Potter is an American actress, best known for her role as Becky Jackson in the television show Glee. She serves as an advocate for those with disabilities through organizations including AbilityPath, Best Buddies International, the Down Syndrome Association, the American Association of People with Disabilities, and Special Olympics.

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10 Quick Facts About Lauren Potter

1. Name: Lauren Elizabeth Potter
2. Age: 32 years
3. Birthday: 10 May
4. Zodiac Sign: Taurus
5. Height: 4 feet 9 inches(1.45 m)
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Actress
8. Marital Status: Engaged
9. Salary: Under Review
10. Net worth: $1 million and $5 million dollars

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Lauren Potter Age

Lauren is 32 years old as of 2022, she was born on 10 May 1990, in Inland Empire, California United States. She celebrates her birthday on 10 May every year and her birth sign is Taurus.

Lauren Potter Height

Potter stands at a height of 4 feet 9 inches(1.45 m).

Lauren Potter Weight

Lauren has a weight of 62 kg.

Lauren Potter Education

Potter enrolled at Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California, and graduated from Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California, in of Fall of 2011.

Lauren Potter Family

Lauren was born and raised by her parents in Inland Empire, California United States. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Lauren’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Lauren Potter Husband

According to multiple news sites, on August 3, 2016, Lauren’s childhood friend-turned-boyfriend Timothy Speare proposed to her with a promise ring on July 31. Having been born with Down Syndrome, their families had known each other since they were babies. However, it was announced on February 22, 2017, that their engagement had ended over the holidays.

Lauren Potter’s Net Worth

Lauren’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through his various sources of income, Lauren has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Lauren Potter Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Potter.

Lauren Potter Wiki

• Full Names: Lauren Elizabeth Potter
• Popular As: Lauren Potter
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion: Not Available
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Lauren Potter Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 32 years
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Date of Birth: 10 May 1990
• Place of Birth: Inland Empire, California United States
• Birthday: 10 May

Lauren Potter Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 4 feet 9 inches(1.45 m)
• Weight: 62 kg
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Lauren Potter Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Available
• Mother: Not Available
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
• Marital Status: Engaged
• Husband/Spouse: Not Available
• Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Engaged

Lauren Potter’s Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million dollar
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Her career as an Actress

Lauren Potter Career

Potter obtained her first acting role, at the age of 16, starring in the film, Mr. Blue Sky.

From 2009 to 2015, she played the recurring role of Becky Jackson, a cheerleader with Down syndrome, in all six seasons of the TV show Glee. In the show, cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, the part played by Jane Lynch, takes a special interest in Becky in part because Sue’s older sister, Jean, also has Down syndrome. She was nominated in 2012, for a SAG award in the Ensemble in a Comedy Series category for her work in Glee. Lauren also received the SAG/AFTRA Harold Russell Award at the 2012 Media Access Awards.

Lauren Porter Barack Obama

Former President of United State, Barack Obama appointed Potter, in November 2011, to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, where she would advise the White House on issues related to that population. There are twenty-one members in the committee along with 13 U.S. federal government staff.

The committee would discuss a variety of different issues affecting those with disabilities including items such as education and workplace integration issues, during periodic meetings throughout the year. In 2015, Potter was cast as Jenny in the short film Guest Room, which premiered at SXSW. She portrayed the character of a young woman with Down syndrome, who dealt with the difficulties of an unplanned pregnancy.

Lauren Potter Chicago Med

She made a guest appearance in the film, Chicago med in 2019 as Barbara Duncan on the Episode “The Thing We Do”.

Lauren Potter And Jane Lynch

The hit TV show is over, but we can’t get enough of Jane Lynch and Lauren Potter, who dish about the show and their relationship in our Spring issue. Enjoy a sneak peek of our Spring edition of Down Syndrome World™, the award-winning magazine of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

Spring is often compared to renewal. With this third edition of Down Syndrome World™, I hope you will feel like part of a renewed commitment to action. That you will be delighted and perhaps even amazed by the work being carried out by and for individuals with Down syndrome.

Lauren Potter Interview

Adapted From: popsugar.com

POPSUGAR: Growing up, how did you handle people telling you that you wouldn’t be able to have the dream career you wanted?

Lauren Potter: I did have people that told me that I couldn’t do certain things, so, as I always say, I only listened to those who told me I could. My parents told me I could do anything as long as I tried hard. My mom did tell me that acting would be hard, but also that I could do it!

PS: Did you always know you wanted to be an actress? How did you go about making your dreams come true?

LP: Yes, absolutely. I performed all the Disney movies for my family and friends, and I also knew all the Disney songs and dances. I don’t sing well, but I love to sing a lot! I just knew I wanted to act. I started dance classes when I was 3 and just loved performing. I knew then that acting was a career for me.

PS: What’s one obstacle you’ve overcome in your career that you’re really proud of?

LP: I’m really proud that I have Down syndrome and have been able to grow as an actor and show the world that Down syndrome doesn’t stop me and that I think I’ve become a really good actor. And I think I have some part in opening the doors for other actors with disabilities.

PS: What’s something you still struggle with?

LP: I sometimes struggle to overcome life’s challenges to become who I want to be. I just want to be accepted for who I am, and to be like everyone else. I want people to know who I really am and who I will truly be. I’m working hard on becoming the best I can be. Right now, I struggle with getting back to work and having someone recognize what I’ve accomplished and give me another chance in a great role.

PS: Was there ever a moment you thought you couldn’t do it? If so, how did you push through that?

LP: I guess so, but I have a lot of people around me who tell me to get off my butt and try harder. I think I used to feel that way when I was younger, but I’ve grown up a lot and have learned to push through. I sometimes get discouraged when I have an audition and I don’t get the part, but I know I just have to keep trying!

PS: What advice do you have for someone else with a disability who wants to have a career and follow their dreams?

LP: Well, don’t ever give up your dreams, no matter how hard it is or how impossible it seems! I want all people with or without disabilities to follow their hearts, follow their paths, and never give up their dreams. I hope I am proof that it can happen!

PS: What advice would you give to your younger self who was just starting out in her career?

LP: I would tell myself not to be afraid or scared or nervous around others, and to always be my very best self. I think I was a little difficult when I was younger, and I wouldn’t be like that again.

PS: What do you want employers to know about people with Down syndrome applying for jobs?

LP: Employers should know that they will not go wrong hiring a person with Down syndrome. Not only will they be helping someone reach their goal of working, but they and other employees will learn so much about acceptance and love. Everyone I know with DS works hard and gives 100 percent of themselves. We’re all more alike than different!

PS: What are some misconceptions about people with disabilities in any type of workforce?

LP: I don’t really know, but I guess maybe they think we can’t do the job, or that it will take too much time to help us learn, but that just isn’t true. When I was on Glee, I always knew my lines and everyone else’s, too! I never held up filming because I wasn’t ready. I worked very hard and was always on time.

PS: What’s your favorite part about your job?

LP: I love being part of a cast and crew on set. I love acting, and even learning my lines. And of course, craft service isn’t too bad either!

PS: What’s your dream acting role?

LP: I love any kind of acting role. I’m really good at comedy, but I would also really like to do a dramatic role, but really I love everything. My dream role would be one that wasn’t just for someone with Down syndrome, but a really good, strong role for a young woman who is just a good actor.

PS: What’s the best career advice you’ve ever gotten?

LP: Jane Lynch who played Sue Sylvester on Glee once told me in the very beginning of filming when I was still scared: “I know you’re new to this, but everything is OK. I’ll be here if you want me to help you go over your lines, or just be your friend. You will be awesome.” She was always there for me and helped me grow as an actor.

PS: You’ve had some really awesome roles in your career so far! What’s been your favorite and why?

LP: Of Course, I would have to say Becky on Glee. That was so fun and in the six years I was on the show, they let me do some really fun things. There were some scary and dramatic things, too, like when Becky brought a gun to school. But also some really fun ones, like “The Rocky Horror Glee Show” episode, being Lady Gaga and Max the dog from Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, the secret service for Sue, and of course, Helen Mirren doing my voice over (are you kidding me!!!). It was so much fun, and I loved the cast and crew and Ryan, Ian, Brad, and Dante. I didn’t want it to ever end!

PS: Who is your favorite actor/actress you’ve ever worked with? Why?

LP: I love, love, love Jane Lynch. She’s so awesome and was always there for me. One of my favorite actors is John Stamos because he’s so cute and hot and I LOVED him on Full House and Fuller House. When we worked together on Glee, they called me “Mrs. Stamos” on set because I had a huge crush on him, which was so funny.

PS: What’s your advice for how directors/producers/casting directors can make the entertainment industry more diverse and inclusive?

LP: I always say, think outside of the box (my mom taught me that) and give us a chance. You will not be disappointed. I want to be seen as an actress first, then as a really good actress who happens to have Down syndrome. But just because you have DS or some other different ability, that doesn’t make you a good actor, you have to work hard and prove you can do it. I just want to be seen as the best actor for the role because I’ve shown I have what it takes.

PS: Have you seen any changes over the years in how inclusive the entertainment industry has become for people with disabilities?

LP: That’s a hard question for me, but I think shows like Glee have made a difference. I still think we need to have more chances, though, and there is still a lot of work to do.

PS: What do you feel is a common misconception people may have about people with disabilities? What do you want to say to people with those misconceptions?

LP: I think people think that we are different with different feelings, but we are WAY more alike than different. I want what everyone wants: to be accepted for me, to have friends, to love someone, and have someone love me, to live independently, to work at my career, to have family and friends around me, and to enjoy living my life.

PS: Who are your biggest role models? Why?

LP: My biggest role model is my mom because she’s my number one fan. She’s been an awesome and amazing mom, and she’s my true friend and my true inspiration.

PS: What projects are you working on now?

LP: I’ve had a couple of auditions, which sadly I didn’t get the roles, but right now I’m waiting for more work. I’m still speaking around the country to tell my story and fight against bullying. I’m waiting for that next great role, and I hope it’s coming soon, because I’m SO ready!

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