Laura Jane Silverman (born June 10, 1966) is an American actress. She is the older sister of comedian and actress Sarah Silverman. She acted in ' and The Sarah Silverman Program portraying a fictionalized version of herself. She also stars as Jane Benson on The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow and voiced Laura, the sarcastic receptionist on the animated comedy television series Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. Her dramatic roles include guest appearances in House and Nurse Jackie.
Silverman was born to Beth Ann O'Hara and Donald Silverman. Her parents divorced and each remarried (to John O'Hara and Janice, respectively). She has three sisters: screenwriter Jodyne Silverman, comedian Sarah Silverman, and Rabbi Susan Silverman. Her brother Jeffrey Michael died when he was 3 months old. Their family is Jewish.
Silverman graduated from Tufts University.
In 2022, Silverman replaced her sister Sarah as the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz from the 2012 Disney film Wreck-It Ralph in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Two years later, she reprised the role in Disney Speedstorm.