Greg Lauren (né Greg Lauren Dana Smith; born (1970-01-06)January 6, 1970) is an American actor, painter and fashion designer. He is the nephew of fashion designer Ralph Lauren.

Early life

Lauren was born in New York City, into a family of Belarusian-Jewish descent, and is the nephew of renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren.

Lauren graduated with a bachelor's degree in art history at Princeton University in 1991.

Career

Lauren portrayed Brett Nelson on The Young and the Restless and has appeared in such films as Friends & Family, The Wedding Planner, and Boogie Nights. A painter, Lauren has painted nudes commanding up to $15,000 that were bought by such celebrities as Renée Zellweger, Demi Moore, Ben Stiller, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.[citation needed]

He has been cover artist for the DC Comics Vertigo title, Hellblazer issues 215-218 were solicited by the publisher. His artwork is sold at Bespoke Collection.

In 2011, he launched his fashion brand named after himself with a ready-to-wear collection for men and women.

Personal life

On November 1, 2003, he wed Saved by the Bell actress Elizabeth Berkley in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They married in a Jewish ceremony. They have a son together, born in July 2012.

Filmography

  • Melrose Place (1994, TV Series) .... Cute Guy
  • A Friend of Dorothy (1994, Short) .... Matt
  • Silk Stalkings (1994–1995, TV Series) .... Jeffrey Ventnor / Phil Woodruff
  • Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995, TV Movie) .... Reporter #7
  • Batman Forever (1995) .... Aide
  • Sawbones (1995, TV Movie) .... Richard Klein
  • Loungers (1995) .... Conrad
  • Twelve (1996, Short) .... Uncle Mick
  • The Little Death .... Neighbor
  • A Time to Kill (1996) .... Taylor
  • Batman & Robin (1997) .... Motorcycle Gang Member #2
  • Boogie Nights (1997) .... Young Stud
  • Working (1997, TV Series) .... Greg
  • The Practice (1997, TV Series) .... Myra's Husband
  • Between Brothers (1997, TV Series) .... Billings
  • Diagnosis: Murder (1998, TV Series) .... Freddie
  • The Young and the Restless (1998–1999, TV Series) .... Brett Nelson / Brett
  • The Learning Curve (1999) .... Todd
  • The Disciples (1999, TV Movie) .... Mick Partridge
  • What Angels Fear (1999) .... Kevin Bochelli
  • The Prophet's Game (2000) .... Detective James
  • The Wedding Planner (2001) .... Keith
  • The Elevator (2001, TV Movie) .... Charles
  • V.I.P. (2001, TV Series) .... Kyle Stamper
  • Friends & Family (2001) .... Stephen Torcelli
  • Pasadena (2001, TV Series) .... Steve
  • Time of Fear (2002) .... Det. Steve Benton
  • Hitters (2002)
  • Women in Trouble (2009) .... Fireman

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