Laura Bell Bundy Biography
Laura Bell Bundy (Laura Ashley Bell Bundy) is an American singer and actress who is best known for being the original Amber Von Tussle in the musical version of Hairspray and the original Elle Woods in the musical version of Legally Blonde.
How Old is Laura Bell Bundy?
Laura Ashley Bell Bundy was born on 10 April 1981 in Euclid, Ohio, U.S. She is 37 years old as of 2018.
Laura Bell Bundy Family
Bundy was born to Lorna Bundy-Jones (née Lorna Ann Bell) a Lancome Beauty Advisor at Ulta and her father, Don Bundy an electrical engineer. Her parents divorced when she was 16 years old in 1997 but both have since remarried.
Laura Bell Bundy Husband
Bell announced her engagement to TBS executive Thom Hinkle after four years of dating in December 2015. The couple got married on June 3, 2017, in Arcadia, California.
Laura Bell Bundy Pregnant
Bundy announced on February 25, 2019, that she was pregnant with her first child.
Laura Bell Bundy Broadway
Bundy took dance lessons at Town and Village School of Dance in Paris, Kentucky. She appeared in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City when she was 9. She is a niece to
Marcia Malone Bell, Miss Kentucky 1978 and 1979 Top Ten Miss America semifinalist. Bundy also appeared in the film Jumanji, playing the younger version of Bonnie Hunt’s character, Sarah Whittle. She was diagnosed with celiac disease when she was about 18 years old.
Laura Bell Bundy Ruthless
Bell originated the role of Tina Denmark in the musical Ruthless! The Musical opened Off-Broadway in 1992. For that part, Bundy was nominated for a 1993 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical.
Laura Bell Bundy Legally Blonde
Bell starred on Broadway in Legally Blonde: The Musical from 2007 to July 2008. In the Musical, she originated the lead role of Elle Woods, receiving her first Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. She also reprised the role of Elle Woods in the U.S. national tour of Legally Blonde: The Musical as a temporary replacement for the injured Becky Gulsvig. Bell began her brief run on January 13, 2009, and ended on February 22, 2009.
Laura Bell Bundy Hart Of Dixie
From 2012 to 2015, Bundy had a recurring role as Shelby on The CW’s Hart of Dixie.
Laura Bell Bundy Hairspray
Bell made her Broadway debut at the age of 21, in 2002, in the musical Hairspray, originating in the role of Amber Von Tussle.
Laura Bell Bundy Jumanji
Bundy played the younger version of Sarah Whittle in the original Jumanji film.
Laura Bell Bundy Giddy On Up
Bundy’s first single, “Giddy On Up,” debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number 60 for the chart week of February 20, 2010, and peaked at number 31 in May. The single was then made into a music video, which was directed by Shane Drake. Bell also performed the song at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards, where it was done in the style of the music video.
Laura Bell Bundy Two Step
Bundy signed with Big Machine Records in mid-2013 and released the single “Two Step”, a duet with Colt Ford. The single peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Laura Bell Bundy How I Met Your Mother
On the sixth season of CBS’ How I Met Your Mother, Bundy had a recurring role as Becky, Robin’s co-anchor.
Laura Bell Bundy Shocantelle
Bell then appears in several short web videos as various comedic characters, such as Justice Goode and Shocantelle Brown.
Laura Bell Bundy’s Net Worth
Bundy’s net worth is not yet known.
Laura Bell Bundy Songs
- Giddy on Up
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - Two-Step
Another Piece of Me · 2010 - Drop on By
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - So Much Better
Legally Blonde The Musical: Original London Cast Recording · 2010 - You Can’t Pray the Gay Away
2017 - Kentucky Dirty
Another Piece of Me · 2010 - Omigod You Guys
Legally Blonde: The Musical (2007 original Broadway cast) · 2007 - That’s What Angels Do
Another Piece of Me · 2010 - Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde: The Musical (2007 original Broadway cast) · 2007 - There! Right There!
Legally Blonde: The Musical (2007 original Broadway cast) · 2007 - I’m No Good
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - I Am What I Am
Another Piece of Me · 2010 - Curse the Bed
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - Whipped Into Shape
Legally Blonde: The Musical (2007 original Broadway cast) · 2007 - The C Word
Longing for a Place Already Gone · 2007
Serious - Legally Blonde: The Musical (2007 original Broadway cast) · 2007
- When It All Goes South
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - If You Want My Love
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - Designated Drunk
Longing for a Place Already Gone · 2007 - Homecoming Queen
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now
Hairspray · 2002 - Boyfriend
Achin’ and Shakin’ · 2010 - You Can’t Stop the Beat
Hairspray · 2002 - Dancing With Myself
Longing for a Place Already Gone · 2007 - Love Me Like a Lady
Another Piece of Me · 2010 - Downtown
2018 - Between Me and You
Longing for a Place Already Gone · 2007 - The Big Dollhouse
Hairspray · 2002 - Chip on My Shoulder
2007 - Take It Like a Man
Legally Blonde: The Musical (2007 original Broadway cast) · 2007 - Good Genes
Longing for a Place Already Gone · 2007 - China and Wine
Another Piece of Me · 2010
Laura Bell Bundy Movies
Year |
Title |
Role |
2017 | Pure Country: Pure Heart | Marq Dunn |
Beauty Mark | Lorraine | |
2016 | After the Reality | |
2013 | Watercolor Postcards | Sonny |
2008 | The Drum Beats Twice | Peggy |
2006 | Surf School | Doris |
Dreamgirls | Sweetheart | |
1995 | Jumanji | Young Sarah Whittle |
1993 | The Adventures of Huck Finn | Susan Wilks |
Life with Mikey | Courtney Aspinall |
Laura Bell Bundy TV Shows
Year |
Title |
Role |
2017 |
Liv and Maddie |
Tracey Okahatchee |
The Christmas Calendar |
Emily |
|
2016 |
Almost Royal |
Herself |
Angie Tribeca |
Vivian Tribeca |
|
Scream Queens |
Nurse Thomas |
|
Documentary Now! |
Bridget Bailey |
|
Fuller House |
Ginger Gladstone |
|
Season’s Greetings |
Darcy Blake |
|
2015 |
Becoming Santa |
Holly Claus |
2013–14 |
Anger Management |
Dr. Jordan Denby |
2013 |
Malibu Country |
Shauna |
Royal Pains |
Gina Black |
|
Dear Dumb Diary |
Aunt Carol |
|
2012–15 |
Hart of Dixie |
Shelby |
2011 |
Trailer Trash |
Peggy Sue |
Hound Dogs |
Ginger Ledoux |
|
To the Mat |
Janice |
|
2010–14 |
How I Met Your Mother |
Becky |
2010 |
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List |
Herself |
2008 |
Happy Hour |
Alicia |
2006 |
Dirtbags |
Meg |
Cold Case |
Nora McCarthy |
|
Modern Men |
Tyffani |
|
2005 |
Veronica Mars |
Julie Bloch |
2003 |
All Grown Up |
Brenda |
2000–01 |
Guiding Light |
Marah Lewis |
1999 |
Strangers with Candy |
Kimberly Timothy |
1996 |
Home Improvement |
Sharon |