Wissenswertes

Often acts in movies that are written and/or directed by Larry Cohen.

Her character Teresa in the "Maniac Cop" films was named after her beloved mother.

She's half Irish and half Polish.

Acted in her first play in 3rd grade.

As of September 24th 2023,The Devil's Left Hand is the highest rated film of her filmography on Rotten Tomatoes with a rating of 100 % percent fresh.

Laurene and her "All the Marbles" co-star Vicki Frederick beat out 2,000 hopefuls for their roles, including a then-unknown Kathleen Turner. Laurene broke her foot undergoing wrestling training for her final audition, but was nevertheless cast in the film.