Julie Marie Berman (born November 3, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her role as

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on the

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soap opera '' General Hospital'', for which she received three

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s, and for her role on the

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nominated

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comedy series ''

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'' as Leia, Valerie's receptionist.

Early life

Berman was born to Peter and Renée Berman in

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. She started acting at the age of six.

Career

Berman made her television debut with the recurring role in the WB family drama series, '' 7th Heaven'' as the misunderstood Shelby Connor, a friend of Lucy Camden. Berman continued her role on ''7th Heaven'', while simultaneously adding a recurring role in the ABC drama ''

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''. She also guest-starred on '' ER'' and ''

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'', and starred alongside

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in the 1999 television movie ''Vanished Without a Trace''.

2005–13; ''General Hospital''

Berman is best known for her role as

, the stubborn, troubled daughter of Luke and Laura Spencer, in the ABC daytime soap opera '' General Hospital''. She made her first appearance on October 28, 2005. The casting immediately garnered much attention due to Berman's strong resemblance to

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who played Laura; Lulu and Laura's strong resemblance was often mentioned within the series. In July 2012, Berman informed producers that she had no plans of renewing her contract when it expired in November. Despite no official word from ABC or Berman, rumors began to circulate that Berman was about to vacate the role. After months of speculation, on February 26, 2013, an issue of ''

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'' confirmed that Berman was indeed leaving the series and had just filmed her final scenes. Berman earned her first

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nomination in 2007, and won her first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress in 2009. She won her second consecutive Emmy in 2010 in the same category. Berman departed her role as Lulu in 2013, and was replaced by ''

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'' actress

Emme Rylan Emme Marcy Rylan (born Marcy Faith Behrens; November 4, 1980) is an American actress. From 2005 until 2013, she was credited as Marcy Rylan. She is best known for her portrayals on the CBS soap operas ''Guiding Light'' as Lizzie Spaulding and ''T ...

In 2013, Berman won her third Emmy, but in the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress category.

2013–present

After leaving daytime television, Berman guest-starred on prime time comedy series include ''

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'' and ''

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''. In 2015, she began the recurring role opposite Michaela Watkins and

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in the

comedy series, ''

''. She was promoted to series regular for second season. Later that year, Berman joined the cast of

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medical drama ''

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'', playing the recurring role of Dr. Samantha "Sam" Zanetti.

Personal life

Berman graduated with a bachelor's degree in Television and Cinema from the

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in May 2006. While at the university she was a member of the

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sorority. Berman married Michael Grady on August 15, 2008. The couple welcomed their first child, son Asher Dean Grady on February 18, 2019. Their second child, son Holden Jeffrey Grady was born on January 21, 2022

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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