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Lisa Robin Kelly

Lisa Robin Kelly was an American actress best known for playing Laurie Forman on the television sitcom That '70s Show.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lisa Robin Kelly was an American actress best known for playing Laurie Forman on the television sitcom That '70s Show. She also appeared in several other television series and film and television projects during the 1990s and early 2000s. She died in 2013 at age 43.

Early life

Lisa Robin Kelly was born in Southington, Connecticut, on March 5, 1970. Publicly available sources identify her as an American actress, but provide limited detail about her early life.

Acting career

Kelly began acting in the early 1990s and worked mainly in television. She became best known for her role as Laurie Forman on That '70s Show, which brought her the widest recognition.

Later life and death

Sources report that Kelly died in August 2013 in California at age 43. Reported accounts from major outlets state that she died at a Los Angeles addiction treatment facility.

Legacy

Kelly is remembered primarily for her role on That '70s Show and for her television guest appearances. Her career is often discussed alongside her struggles with substance abuse and legal problems.

Key facts

  • American actress born in Southington, Connecticut.
  • Became widely known for portraying Laurie Forman on That '70s Show.
  • Appeared in other television work including The X-Files, Charmed, Married with Children, and Silk Stalkings.
  • Also appeared in the film Amityville Dollhouse.
  • Died in 2013 at a treatment facility in California, aged 43.
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Canadian context

Lisa Robin Kelly was a cast member of That '70s Show, a U.S. sitcom that also had a significant audience in Canada through syndication and television broadcasting.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lisa Robin Kelly?
She was an American actress best known for playing Laurie Forman on That '70s Show.
What was Lisa Robin Kelly known for?
Her best-known role was Laurie Forman, the older sister of Eric Forman, on That '70s Show.
When was Lisa Robin Kelly born?
She was born on March 5, 1970.
When did Lisa Robin Kelly die?
She died on August 15, 2013, at age 43.
What other shows did she appear in?
Reported credits include The X-Files, Charmed, Married with Children, and Silk Stalkings.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Robin_Kelly
    Supports: Birth date, death date, nationality, and primary role as Laurie Forman on That '70s Show.
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23723719
    Supports: Death at age 43, location in a Los Angeles addiction treatment facility, and earlier TV and film credits.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0446605/
    Supports: Acting credits, birth details, occupation, and death details.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/lisa_robin_kelly
    Supports: Role as Laurie Forman and earlier television and film work.