Molly Kate Bernard (born April 10, 1988) is a talented American actress renowned for her captivating performance as Lauren Heller on the acclaimed television series *Younger*.
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Bernard embarked on her acting journey at a young age, making her film debut in the 2000 comedy-drama *Pay It Forward*, which starred Kevin Spacey and Haley Joel Osment. After completing her education, she showcased her talent in the short film *Wrestling with the Past*, directed by Jason Leinwand. In 2013, she appeared in a guest role as Wendy in the fifth season of *Royal Pains*, sharing the screen with Mark Feuerstein and Paulo Costanzo. That same year, she began a recurring role in the political comedy series *Alpha House*, where she portrayed Angie Sullivan until 2014.
Her breakout role came in 2015 when she joined the cast of *Younger*, starring alongside Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff. Bernard's portrayal of Lauren Heller resonated with audiences, earning her a promotion to series regular by the second season. Additionally, in 2015, she featured in the romantic comedy *The Intern*, sharing the screen with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
Molly holds a bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College and an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama. Notably, she is the granddaughter of actor Joseph Bernard, a co-founder of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and she honed her craft at the Las Vegas Academy in Nevada.
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Bernard embarked on her acting journey at a young age, making her film debut in the 2000 comedy-drama *Pay It Forward*, which starred Kevin Spacey and Haley Joel Osment. After completing her education, she showcased her talent in the short film *Wrestling with the Past*, directed by Jason Leinwand. In 2013, she appeared in a guest role as Wendy in the fifth season of *Royal Pains*, sharing the screen with Mark Feuerstein and Paulo Costanzo. That same year, she began a recurring role in the political comedy series *Alpha House*, where she portrayed Angie Sullivan until 2014.
Her breakout role came in 2015 when she joined the cast of *Younger*, starring alongside Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff. Bernard's portrayal of Lauren Heller resonated with audiences, earning her a promotion to series regular by the second season. Additionally, in 2015, she featured in the romantic comedy *The Intern*, sharing the screen with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
Molly holds a bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College and an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama. Notably, she is the granddaughter of actor Joseph Bernard, a co-founder of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and she honed her craft at the Las Vegas Academy in Nevada.
