Born Name:  Laraine Newman

Born Date:  March 2, 1952

Born Place:  Los Angeles, California

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Occupations:  Actress, comedian, writer, voice artist

Brief Biography:  Laraine Newman is best known as an original cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live. A pioneer of modern sketch comedy, she has since built a massive career as a versatile voice actor across Pixar films and animated series.

Key Details & Background:
Early Life: Born in Los Angeles, California. She joined the improv group The Groundlings at age 16 and later studied mime in Paris with the renowned Marcel Marceau.
SNL Legacy: She was one of the original "Not Ready for Primetime Players" on SNL, appearing from 1975 to 1980. Her iconic recurring characters included Connie Conehead, Sherry the Valley Girl, and Christie Christina.
Voice Acting: Newman transitioned into one of the most prolific voice artists in Hollywood. She has contributed voices to major animated films like WALL-E, Up, and Inside Out.
Family: She is the mother of Hacks star and comedian Hannah Einbinder and actor Spike Einbinder.