Lauri Hendler was born on April 22, 1962, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, USA. She is an actress known for her role as Julie Kanisky, the middle child on the TV series "Gimme a Break!" from 1981 to 1986.

Lauri Hendler was raised by her mother, a physical therapist, and grew up with her two siblings. She attended Beverly Hills High School and was a National Merit Scholarship Program finalist. After high school, she went on to study at the University of California, Los Angeles.

She began her professional acting career while still a student and has since appeared in numerous television shows and films. Her television guest appearances include "CHiPs," "Lou Grant," "Three's Company," "Magnum, P.I.," "Mr. Belvedere," "Charmed," "The West Wing," "Becker," "Without a Trace," "Strong Medicine," "ER," and "Veep."

During the 1980s, she also appeared on game shows such as "The $25,000 Pyramid," "The $100,000 Pyramid," "Super Password," and "Body Language."

Lauri Hendler has also appeared in several films, including "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" (1992) and "Saints Row IV" (2013), where she voiced the character Jane Valderamma.

She has continued to work steadily in both television and film throughout her career. She has been married to Steven Reizes since December 16, 1990.