Lauren Collins Biography
Lauren Collins is a Canadian actress famous for starring as Paige Michalchuk on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Further, she has had supporting roles in the films Take the Lead and Charlie Bartlett. In 2013, she starred in several episodes of Kroll Show.
Lauren Collins Education
Collins completed her high school education at Thornlea Secondary School.
Lauren Collins Career
Collins is famous for starring as Paige Michalchuk on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Further, she has had supporting roles in the films Take the Lead and Charlie Bartlett. In 2013, she starred in several episodes of Kroll Show. Also, she played a recurring role in Sn 4 of FX’s The Strain.
She began her acting career in 1988 and several TV series counting Once a Thief, Noddy and I Was a Sixth Grade Alien. From 2000 to 2001, she played a recurring role in the film, In a Heartbeat before securing the role of Paige Michalchuk on Degrassi: The Next Generation in 2001.
Also, she played the role of Kendra in Life with Derek. Further, she has had many theatrical productions. For instance, she played the title roles in Alice in Wonderland and the production of Annie and acted in the made-for-television film Virtual Mom.
In 2006, she debuted with her feature film, Take the Lead. Next, she appeared in Charlie Bartlett and co-starred in Picture This in 2008. She starred in a parody video in March 2010 after celebrity Youtuber, Shane Dawson showed interest in watching the Degrassi series.
Again, she worked with the Disney Channel in the spinoff of High School Musical, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, in the role of Tiffani. From 2013 to 2014, she served as a host of MTV’s 1 Girl 5 Gays. In 2014, she co-wrote and acted in the short film, Zero Recognition. She starred in the sketch comedy series, Kroll Show for 4 episodes.
Lauren Collins Age
Collins was born on August 29, 1986, in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. She is 36 years old as of 2022. Collins celebrates her birthday every August 29th annually.
Lauren Collins Height
Collins stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 2 inches
Lauren Collins Family
Collins was born to Sari (née Bresver) and Stan Collins. They raised her Jewish. Collins, her father, was born in London, England. Further, she has a brother and cousin.
Lauren Collins Husband
Collins married her husband, Jonathan Malen in October 2018. On March 6, 2020, she revealed that she had delivered a son whom she named Charlie Sebastian. Charlie is 3 years old as of 2023. On January 1st, 2023, through Instagram, she announced that she and her husband are expecting a second child. Their second child, Leo Wilder Malen was born on April 4, 2023.
Lauren Collins Net Worth
Collins has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an actress.
Lauren Collins Sex/Life
In 2021, Collins starred in the Netflix drama, Sex/Life in the role of Mrs. Brenda for 2 episodes. She starred alongside
- Sarah Shahi
- Mike Vogel
- Margaret Odette
- Adam Demos
- Darius Homayoun
- Cleo Anthony
- Wallis Day
- Li Jun Li
- Hannah Galway
Lauren Collins Degrassi
Collins starred in the role of Paige Michalchuk in the Degrassi franchise. From 2001 to 2008, she played Paige in Degrassi: The Next Generation. Paige is a 2006 graduate of Degrassi Community School who founded and was the initial captain of the Spirit Squad.
She has an older brother named Dylan who is 2 years her senior. Portrayed as the typical Queen Bee, she is later revealed to be a sharp-tongued, intelligent, and ambitious individual, exposing a good-hearted side as the series progressed.
In 2002, she received a Young Artist Award in the category of Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama). She received a nomination for Young Artist Award in the category of Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) in 2003 and 2006.
In 2008, she earned a nomination Gemini Award in the category of Best Performance in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series for her performance in the episode “Talking in Your Sleep.” She recurred her role as Paige in Degrassi Goes Hollywood and Degrassi: Next Class.
Lauren Collins What We Do in the Shadows
In 2021, Collins starred in the role of Meg in the mockumentary comedy horror series, What We Do in the Shadows during the show’s 3rd season in episode 2: “The Cloak of Duplication.”Meg is a gym receptionist. Nandor has a crush on her.
Lauren Collins Movies and TV Shows
During her career, Collins has starred in a number of TV shows and films such as
- Sadie’s Last Days on Earth
- The Christmas Chronicles
- Run This Town
- Once a Thief
- I Was a Sixth Grade Alien
- Deliberate Intent
- Blue Murder
- Bury the Lead
- 1 Girl 5 Gays
- What We Do in the Shadows
- Canadian Reflections