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Laura Adler(1960-2026)

  • Casting Department
  • Casting Director
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Laura Adler
Laura Adler was born on 1 July 1960 in New York City, New York, USA. She was a casting director, known for Better Off Ted (2009), American Dreams (2002) and My Boys (2006). She was married to Michael Barr. She died on 22 January 2026 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 1, 1960
DiedJanuary 22, 2026(65)
BornJuly 1, 1960
DiedJanuary 22, 2026(65)
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

Jay Harrington and Andrea Anders in Better Off Ted (2009)
Better Off Ted
8.2
TV Series
  • Casting Director
Will Estes, Vanessa Lengies, Gail O'Grady, Brittany Snow, and Tom Verica in American Dreams (2002)
American Dreams
7.7
TV Series
  • Casting Department
My Boys (2006)
My Boys
7.3
TV Series
  • Casting Department
Dream On (1990)
Dream On
7.6
TV Series
  • Casting Department

Credits

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Casting Department

  • The Surgeon General
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • casting associate
    • 2013
  • My Boys (2006)
    My Boys
    7.3
    TV Series
    • casting associate
    • 2006
  • Seth Green, Shane McRae, Josh Cooke, and Todd Grinnell in Four Kings (2006)
    Four Kings
    6.4
    TV Series
    • casting associate
    • 2006
  • Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Lucas Grabeel, Todd Michael Schwartzman, and Eliana Reyes in Halloweentown High (2004)
    Halloweentown High
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • casting: Los Angeles
    • 2004
  • Will Estes, Vanessa Lengies, Gail O'Grady, Brittany Snow, and Tom Verica in American Dreams (2002)
    American Dreams
    7.7
    TV Series
    • casting associate
    • 2002–2003
  • Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio Del Toro in The Hunted (2003)
    The Hunted
    6.1
    • location casting: Portland
    • 2003
  • Kelsey Grammer in Mr. St. Nick (2002)
    Mr. St. Nick
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • casting associate
    • 2002
  • Geppetto (2000)
    Geppetto
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • casting associate
    • 2000
  • Sean Hayes, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, and Megan Mullally in Will & Grace (1998)
    Will & Grace
    7.4
    TV Series
    • casting associate
    • 1998
  • Dream On (1990)
    Dream On
    7.6
    TV Series
    • casting assistant
    • casting associate
    • 1993–1996
  • Téa Leoni, George Wendt, Jonathan Penner, Mark Roberts, Darryl Sivad, and Holland Taylor in The Naked Truth (1995)
    The Naked Truth
    6.8
    TV Series
    • casting associate
    • 1995–1996
  • Darkness Before Dawn (1993)
    Darkness Before Dawn
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • casting associate
    • 1993
  • Getting Up and Going Home (1992)
    Getting Up and Going Home
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • casting associate
    • 1992
  • Meg Ryan and Alec Baldwin in Prelude to a Kiss (1992)
    Prelude to a Kiss
    5.6
    • casting assistant
    • 1992
  • Patricia Arquette, Reese Witherspoon, and Beau Bridges in Wildflower (1991)
    Wildflower
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • casting associate
    • 1991

Casting Director

  • Home Game (2011)
    Home Game
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Casting Director
    • 2011
  • It Takes a Village
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Casting Director
    • 2010
  • The Legend of Beaver Dam (2010)
    The Legend of Beaver Dam
    7.7
    Short
    • Casting Director
    • 2010
  • Jay Harrington and Andrea Anders in Better Off Ted (2009)
    Better Off Ted
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Casting Director
    • 2009–2010
  • Best Thing Ever
    TV Movie
    • Casting Director
    • 2009
  • The Goode Family (2009)
    The Goode Family
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Casting Director
    • 2009
  • My Best Friend's Girl (2008)
    My Best Friend's Girl
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Casting Director
    • 2008
  • Deeply Irresponsible
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Casting Director
    • 2007
  • Seth Green, Shane McRae, Josh Cooke, and Todd Grinnell in Four Kings (2006)
    Four Kings
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Casting Director
    • 2006
  • Sara Gilbert and Molly Stanton in Twins (2005)
    Twins
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Casting Director
    • 2005–2006
  • Will Estes, Vanessa Lengies, Gail O'Grady, Brittany Snow, and Tom Verica in American Dreams (2002)
    American Dreams
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Casting Director
    • 2003–2005
  • The Souler Opposite (1998)
    The Souler Opposite
    5.6
    • Casting Director
    • 1998
  • Shelter (1998)
    Shelter
    5.1
    • Casting Director
    • 1998
  • Amy Jo Johnson in Perfect Body (1997)
    Perfect Body
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Casting Director
    • 1997
  • Ray J and Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
    Steel
    3.0
    • casting by
    • 1997

Camera and Electrical Department

  • The Pee-Wee Herman Show (1981)
    The Pee-Wee Herman Show
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • technician: stage show
    • 1981

Verified affiliations

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Casting Society (CSA)

Personal details

  • Born
    • July 1, 1960
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 22, 2026
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(brief illness)
  • Spouse
    • Michael BarrJune 18, 2000 - January 22, 2026 (her death)
  • Parents
    • Jerry Adler
  • Relatives
    • Joe Adler(Niece or Nephew)

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    Daughter of actor Jerry Adler

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