Greg Lauren Dana Smith (born ) is an American actor, painter, and fashion designer. He is the nephew of fashion designer Ralph Lauren.
Early life Lauren was born in New York City, into a family of Belarusian-Jewish descent, and is the nephew of Ralph Lauren, a renowned fashion designer. Greg Lauren graduated with a bachelor's degree in art history at Princeton University in 1991.
Career Lauren portrayed Brett Nelson on The Young and the Restless on CBS, and has appeared in films including Friends & Family, The Wedding Planner, and Boogie Nights. A painter, he has painted nudes commanding up to $15,000 which were bought by Renée Zellweger, Demi Moore, Ben Stiller, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and other celebrities.
He has been cover artist for the DC Comics Vertigo title, Hellblazer issues 215-218 were solicited by the publisher. His artwork is sold at Bespoke Collection. In 2011, he launched his fashion brand named after himself with a ready-to-wear collection for men and women.
Personal life On November 1, 2003, he and Saved by the Bell actress Elizabeth Berkley in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico married. Lovetripper.com. in a Jewish ceremony. Their son was born in July 2012.
Filmography
Melrose Place (1994, TV Series) .... Cute Guy A Friend of Dorothy (1994, Short) .... Matt Silk Stalkings (1994–1995, TV Series) .... Jeffrey Ventnor / Phil Woodruff Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995, TV Movie) .... Reporter #7 Batman Forever (1995) .... Aide Sawbones (1995, TV Movie) .... Richard Klein Loungers (1995) .... Conrad Twelve (1996, Short) .... Uncle Mick The Little Death .... Neighbor A Time to Kill (1996) .... Taylor Batman & Robin (1997) .... Motorcycle Gang Member #2 Boogie Nights (1997) .... Young Stud Working (1997, TV Series) .... Greg The Practice (1997, TV Series) .... Myra's Husband Between Brothers (1997, TV Series) .... Billings Diagnosis: Murder (1998, TV Series) .... Freddie The Young and the Restless (1998–1999, TV Series) .... Brett Nelson / Brett The Learning Curve (1999) .... Todd The Disciples (1999, TV Movie) .... Mick Partridge What Angels Fear (1999) .... Kevin Bochelli The Prophet's Game (2000) .... Detective James The Wedding Planner (2001) .... Keith The Elevator (2001, TV Movie) .... Charles V.I.P. (2001, TV Series) .... Kyle Stamper Friends & Family (2001) .... Stephen Torcelli Pasadena (2001, TV Series) .... Steve Time of Fear (2002) .... Det. Steve Benton Hitters (2002) Women in Trouble (2009) .... Fireman
References
External links Greg Lauren's home page - with some samples of his paintings.