About this episode

Laura Spencer discusses her acting career and experiences in Hollywood.

Becoming Jane, Emily and Jessica Today's guest is actress Laura Spencer, best known to many fans as Emily Sweeney from The Big Bang Theory. I first discovered Laura long before that, though, when she portrayed Jane Bennet in the acclaimed web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, which quickly became a favorite in our house. She also appeared as Jessica Warren on Bones, making it easy to appreciate the incredible range she's brought to so many memorable roles. In this interview, Laura shares the story of how she got her start in Hollywood. This journey led to roles on The Big Bang Theory, Bones, and The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and to what it takes to build a lasting career in the entertainment industry. We also discuss some fun and unexpected discoveries I made while researching her career, the biggest challenges she's faced as an actress, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Whether you're a fan of The Big Bang Theory, Bones, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, or simply enjoy hearing behind-the-scenes stories from talented actors, this conversation with Laura Spencer offers an entertaining and insightful look at her career, memorable performances, and life as a working…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Beisiegel

Guest: Laura Spencer

Topics covered

• interview
• acting career
• Hollywood
• television
• behind-the-scenes
• challenges in acting

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nautilus '54

Books & works: The Big Bang Theory, Bones, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

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