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Laura Elena, Countess von Bismarck-Schönhausen, commonly known as Laura Harring, is a Mexican actress. In 1985, Harring became the first Hispanic woman crowned Miss USA. She later began her acting career in television and film. She is best known for her dual roles as Rita and Camilla Rhodes in the 2001 postmodern neo-noir film Mulholland Drive. She is also known for her roles in other films, including The Forbidden Dance (1990), John Q (2002), Willard (2003), The Punisher (2004), The King (2005), and Love in the Time of Cholera (2007).
Birth Name
Laura Elena Martínez Herring
Born
Tuesday, 03 March 1964
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Father of the Bride | Marcela Castillo | 2022 |
| The Thinning: New World Order | Georgina Preston | 2018 |
| The Persian Connection | Lola | 2018 |
| Taco Shop | Mom | 2018 |
| Inside | Madeleine / Madeleine Sherman | 2017 |
| The Thinning | Georgina Preston | 2016 |
| Sex Ed | Lupe | 2014 |
| Chasing Life | Olivia Ortiz | 2014 |
| NCIS: Los Angeles | Julia Feldman | 2009 |
| Drool | Anora Fleece / Anora | 2009 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Father of the Bride | Marcela Castillo | 2022 |
| The Thinning: New World Order | Georgina Preston | 2018 |
| The Persian Connection | Lola | 2018 |
| Taco Shop | Mom | 2018 |
| Inside | Madeleine / Madeleine Sherman | 2017 |
| The Thinning | Georgina Preston | 2016 |
| Sex Ed | Lupe | 2014 |
| Chasing Life | Olivia Ortiz | 2014 |
| NCIS: Los Angeles | Julia Feldman | 2009 |
| Drool | Anora Fleece / Anora | 2009 |
| The Caller | "The Sophisticated Lady" / Eileen | 2008 |
| One Missed Call | Beth's Mom | 2008 |
| Love in the Time of Cholera | Sara Noriega | 2007 |
| Gossip Girl | Elizabeth Fisher | 2007 |
| My Neighbor's Keeper | Kate Powell | 2007 |
| Nancy Drew | Dehlia Draycott | 2007 |
| Ghost Son | Stacey | 2007 |
| Inland Empire | Jane Rabbit / Party Guest | 2006 |
| 50 Films to See Before You Die | Self | 2006 |
| Walkout | Francis Crisostomo | 2006 |
| The King | Twyla | 2005 |
| All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos | Martia | 2005 |
| The Punisher | Livia Saint | 2004 |
| Mulholland Drive: Making of | Herself | 2004 |
| Loco Love | Catalina | 2003 |
| Willard | Cathryn | 2003 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Herself - Guest | 2003 |
| Derailed | Galina Konstantin | 2002 |
| The Shield | Rebecca Doyle | 2002 |
| John Q | Gina Palumbo | 2002 |
| Rabbits | Jane | 2002 |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Marta Caldera | 2001 |
| Mulholland Drive | Rita / Camilla Rhodes | 2001 |
| Playboy Exposed: Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored | Self | 2001 |
| Final Payback | Gina Carrillo | 2001 |
| Black Scorpion | Ariana | 2001 |
| Little Nicky | Mrs. Dunleavy | 2000 |
| A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story | Marisleysis Gonzalez | 2000 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Joan Quentin | 1999 |
| The Directors | Self | 1999 |
| Mulholland Dr. | Rita | 1999 |
| Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Mystery Woman / Mystery Woman (segment "Dead Beat Daddy") | 1997 |
| Black Scorpion II: Aftershock | Babette | 1997 |
| Sunset Beach | Paula Stevens | 1997 |
| Flipper | Garcia | 1995 |
| Baywatch Nights | Charlie McBride | 1995 |
| Empire | Gabriella Cochrane | 1995 |
| Exit to Eden | M.C. Kindra | 1994 |
| Frasier | Rebecca Wendell | 1993 |
| Rio Diablo | Maria Benjamin | 1993 |
| Silk Stalkings | Paula Houston / Yvette | 1991 |
| Dead Women in Lingerie | Marcia / Marcia Mendoza | 1991 |
| Blossom | Nurse | 1990 |
| The Forbidden Dance | Nisa | 1990 |
| Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! | Jerri | 1989 |
| Alien Nation | Female Newcomer | 1989 |
| Baywatch | Princess Catherine Randenberg | 1989 |
| Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge | (as Laura Martinez Herring) | 1988 |
| Beauty and the Beast | Carmen | 1987 |
| The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory | Santa Anna's Bride | 1987 |
