Lake Bell is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She is best known for her roles in the films No Strings Attached, Million Dollar Arm, and In a World. She has also written, directed, and starred in the short film Worst Enemy and the feature film In a World. Bell has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the television series Bless This Mess.
Early Life
Lake Bell was born on March 24, 1979 in New York City. She is the daughter of Robin Bell, a real estate developer and interior designer, and Harvey Siegel, an entrepreneur and investor. Bell attended the private Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, New York, followed by The Chapin School in Manhattan. She then went to Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, where she earned a B.A. in writing and literature.
Career Highlights
Bell made her acting debut in the 2002 film Speakeasy. She then went on to appear in a number of television shows and films, including What Happens in Vegas, It’s Complicated, No Strings Attached, and Million Dollar Arm. In 2013, she wrote, directed, and starred in the short film Worst Enemy, which won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. Her feature film directorial debut, In a World, was released in 2013 and earned her a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. She is currently starring in the ABC sitcom Bless This Mess.
Lake Bell is an accomplished actress, director, and screenwriter. Her work has earned her numerous awards and nominations, including a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Bless This Mess. Bell is an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers and actors around the world.
