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Maggie Lawson can soon be seen in "Crumbs," the new comedy for ABC with Jane Curtain, Fred Savage, William Devane and Eddie McClintock. Lawson also recently co-starred in the comedy "It's All Relative" for ABC, and in the title role in "Nancy Drew" for "The Wonderful World of Disney," also for ABC.

Lawson appeared with Christine Lahti in the CBS Movie of the Week, "The Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman," in which she played Lahti's daughter. Other television credits include the female lead in the NBC comedy "Inside Schwartz," as well as guest starring roles on shows such as "ER," "Smallville" and "Tru Calling." In 2000 she starred in twin roles as a model and a nerdy student in the TV movie "Model Behavior," which marked a turning point in her career. Feature film credits include roles in the films "Cheaters" and "Sheer Bliss," and she also appeared in a supporting role in "Pleasantville."

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Lawson began her acting career in local community and dinner theater productions when she was eight years old. She became a youth journalist for the local FOX station before moving to Los Angeles.

In her leisure time, Lawson enjoys singing and songwriting on her guitar. Along with her acting career, she continues to juggle her academia endeavors with courses at UCLA. She has two dogs, Tristen and Dakota, and loves horseback riding, yoga and pottery.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Louisville, KY
BIRTHDATE August 12
(courtesy of ABC)




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