What is Lauri Hendler doing now? Net Worth, Married, Husband



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Lauri Hendler is an American actress, comedian, and voice artist. She is best known for her role as Pee-wee Herman’s girlfriend, Gina, on the CBS television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse (1986–1991), and for voicing the character of Janine Melnitz in the Ghostbusters franchise.

Hendler was born in New York City, the daughter of Barbara (née Bloom), a teacher, and Joel Hendler, a writer and editor. She has two older brothers, David and Peter. Hendler grew up in the New York metropolitan area and graduated from Scarsdale High School in 1981. She attended Yale University, where she studied drama and was a member of the improv comedy group Purple Crayon.

After graduation, Hendler moved to Los Angeles and began her acting career with guest appearances on television shows such as Cheers, Family Ties, and The Golden Girls. In 1986, she landed the role of Gina on Pee-wee’s Playhouse, which she played for five seasons. Hendler also voiced the character of Janine Melnitz in the Ghostbusters franchise, appearing in the animated series The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991) and the films Ghostbusters II (1989) and Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009).

In addition to her work on television and in film, Hendler has also appeared onstage, including a starring role in the Broadway production of The Heidi Chronicles in 1989.

Hendler has been married to actor Paul Reiser since 1988. The couple have two children.

Hendler’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia