Gracie Lawrence | |
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Lawrence performing in 2021 | |
Born | (1997-03-16) March 16, 1997 (age 27) New York City, New York, US |
Nationality | American |
Education | Brown University (no degree) |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Father | Marc Lawrence |
Musical career | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2013–present |
Member of | Lawrence |
Musical artist |
Gracie Lawrence (born March 16, 1997) is an American actress and singer who co-fronts the soul-pop band Lawrence alongside her brother Clyde.
Early life
Lawrence grew up in a Jewish family in New York City. Her father, Marc Lawrence, is a filmmaker, best known for writing Miss Congeniality. Lawrence and her brother, Clyde, performing music together since childhood. Their first venues were, “small cafés and clubs around lower Manhattan.” She graduated from The Dalton School in 2015. She attended Brown University before dropping out to pursue music full-time.
Music
Lawrence and her brother, Clyde, make music under the band name Lawrence. They released their first album, Breakfast, in 2016. They have released four studio albums and several live and acoustic albums.
Lawrence currently has eight band members, including Sam Askin, Sumner Becker, Jordan Cohen, Michael Karsh, Jonny Koh, and Marc Langer. In 2023, the band served as the opening act for the Jonas Brothers North American tour.
The band has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Acting
Lawrence made her Broadway debut in 2009 in the revival of Neil Simon’s play, Brighton Beach Memoirs. In 2025, she'll star alongside Jonathan Groff as the singer Connie Francis in the musical, Just in Time.
She has had roles in The Americans, Younger, and Billions. In 2025, she joined the third season of Sex Lives of College Girls on Max as a series regular playing the character Kacey.
References
- @lawrencetheband (March 17, 2018). "Hey twitter, it's Gracie's 21st birthday" (Tweet). Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Frick, Evelyn (2024-09-06). "18 Things to Know About Jewish Singer Gracie Lawrence". Hey Alma. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ "Lawrence on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". NBC. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ Mosk, Mitch (2023-08-29). "Interview: Lawrence Are More Fun, Quirky, & Vulnerable Than Ever". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2022-06-30). Lawrence "Don't Lose Sight". Retrieved 2025-01-15 – via YouTube.
- Evans, Greg (2025-01-14). "Gracie Lawrence To Make Broadway Musical Debut Opposite Jonathan Groff In 'Just In Time'; Emily Bergl Joins Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- Petski, Denise (2024-04-02). "'The Sex Lives Of College Girls' Casts Gracie Lawrence As New Series Regular For Season 3". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
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