Elizabeth Berkley

Elizabeth Berkley is an American actress, philanthropist, and producer best known for her role as Jesse Spano on “Saved by the Bell,” a family-friendly television sitcom. Berkley made her acting debut in the television picture “Frog,” and went on to star in a number of films and television programs, including “The First Wives Club,” “Showgirls,” and “Roger Dodger.”

Berkely is also known for playing the title role in the English dub of “Armitage III: Poly-Matrix,” an anime film. In 2013, she participated in the 17th season of the reality show “Dancing With the Stars.” She is also a New York Times best-selling author, with a book titled “Ask Elizabeth.”

She’s also active on social media, with over 130k Twitter followers under the handle @ElizBerkley.

Elizabeth Berkley’s Net Worth:

Elizabeth Berkley has professional career is an actress has earned her a nice living. Berkley’s career began with the film “Frog,” and she has since progressed to become one of the most well-known actors in her decade-long career.

Her main source of income is undoubtedly her appearances in films and television series. Berkley’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million, including her earnings.

What is Elizabeth Berkley Famous for?

  • Famous for her role as Jesse Spano on the show, “Saved by the Bell”.
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Young Elizabeth Berkley. Source: @theplace1.ru

Where was Elizabeth Berkley Born?

Elizabeth Berkley was born in the United States on July 28, 1972, in Farmington Hills, Oakland County. Elizabeth Berkley is her given name. Her country of origin is the United States of America. Berkley is of White ethnicity, and her zodiac sign is Leo.

Elizabeth Berkley is the youngest daughter of Jere Berkley (mother) and Fred Berkley (father) (father). Her mother, Jere Berkley, owns a gift basket company, and her father, Fred Berkley, is a lawyer. Her right eye is half green and half brown, whereas her left eye is completely green, due to a disorder known as heterochromia.

She and her older brother, Jason, were nurtured in a Conservative Jewish home. She attended Cranbrook Kingswood School before enrolling at Farmington Hills’ North Farmington High School, where she graduated in 1990. Elizabeth Berkley later went to the University of California and received a BA in English Literature.

She has always been interested in dancing and acting, and she used to dance and practice every day in a basement room when she was younger. Elizabeth Berkley got so passionate about dancing that she moved to New York City to learn with other dancers and choreographers in order to pursue a career as a professional dancer. Berkley also danced in ballets and performed in musicals.

Elizabeth Berkley’s Career Highlights:

  • Elizabeth Berkley started her career as a model for Elite back then.
  • She made her television film debut with a role in the television film, “Frog” in 1987.
  • Elizabeth Berkley got her biggest break when she was cast as Jessie Spano on the television show, “Saved by the Bell” in 1989. She was just 17 years old at the time which she played for over 4 years till 1993.
  • She also guests starred in numerous TV series, such as ‘Life Goes On’, ‘Step by Step’, ‘Baywatch’, and ‘Diagnosis: Murder’.
  • Berkley got her first huge role as Nomi Malone in the erotic box office film, “Showgirls” in 1995.
  • In 1996, Berkley was cast in the title role in the anime film, “Armitage III: Poly Matrix”.
  • She next starred in the successful film, “The First Wives Club”.
  • Elizabeth Berkley then played the role of Tina in the independent film, “The Real Blonde” in 1997.
  • She appeared in over the next few years including Random “Encounter”(1998), “Taxman”(1999), “Any Given Sunday”(1999), “The Shipment”(2001), and “Roger Dodger”(2002).
  • Berkley made her Broadway debut in the comedy, “Sly Fox” in 2004.
  • She even had replaced Catherine Keener as Bonnie in the 2005 Off-Broadway production “Hurlyburly”.
  • Elizabeth Berkley had a recurring role in the successful and critically acclaimed sitcom, “Titus”.
  • She starred in a made-for-television film entitled “Black Widow” in 2007 and also in a multiepisode arc of the Showtime series, “The L Word” in 2009.
  • In 2013, she appeared as one of the contestants on the 17th season of “Dancing with the Stars”.
  • Berkely will reprise the role of Jessie Spano in the Saved by the Bell sequel series in November 2020.
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Elizabeth Berkley and her husband Greg Lauren.
Source: @usmagazine

Elizabeth Berkley’s Husband:

Elizabeth Berkley is married to Greg Lauren, her one and only husband. Lauren is a talented and successful nude painter from the United States, whom Berkely met for the first time in a dance class in 2000. The couple married on November 1, 2003, at the Esperanza Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, after dating for over three years.

She changed her name to Elizabeth Berkley Lauren after her marriage. At the age of 39, Berkley gave birth to her first child, Sky Cole, on July 20, 2012. Currently, the pair is content with their lives.

She is also an animal rights activist who has collaborated with PETA on multiple occasions to promote vegetarianism. In 2010, Berkley launched the now-defunct Ask-Elizabeth online self-help program for teen girls. In 2011, she wrote “Ask-Elizabeth,” a self-help book for teenaged girls.

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Elizabeth Berkley, her husband Greg Lauren and their child.
Source: @growingyourbaby

Elizabeth Berkley’s Height:

Elizabeth Berkley is a stunning woman in her fifties with a well-kept hour-glass figure. With a height of 5ft. 10inches, she is rather tall. (1.78m), and a body weight of 58kg. Her body measurements are 34-23-35 inches, with a bra size of 34B, a dress size of 4(US), and a shoe size of 5(US).

Her skin is fair, she has brown hair, and her eyes are a mixture of colors (right eye is half green and half brown and left eye is totally green).

Quick Facts About Elizabeth Berkley

Celebrated Name Elizabeth Berkley
Age 48 Years
Nick Name Eliza
Birth Name Elizabeth Berkley
Birth Date 1972-07-28
Gender Female
Profession Actress
Birth Nation United States
Place Of Birth Oakland County, Michigan
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Horoscope leo
Famous For Famous for her role as Jesse Spano on the show, “Saved by the Bell”.
Mother Jere Berkley
Father Fred Berkley
Brothers Jason
School Cranbrook Kingswood School
High School North Farmington High School
University University of California
Educational Qualification BA degree in English Literature
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Married
Husband Greg Lauren
Married Date November 1, 2003
Net Worth $3 million
Height 5ft. 10inches.(1.78m)
Weight 58kg(128 lbs)
Body Measurement 34-23-35 inches
Body Type Slim