Lorilynn was born in Iowa and raised in Tennessee. She is the third of four children. Her first acting experience was in high school where she was cast as Wilbur, the bratty son of James and Sally Smith. She went on to college and graduated from East Tennessee State University with a degree in Sales and Marketing while dabbling in Theater.


From college, Lorilynn moved to Nashville, TN where she worked in sales for the Coors Beer distributor and then began working as an Advertising Executive with Viacom Cable, the local cable company. After working 12 years on the other side of the camera, she re-entered the acting world after being cast in multiple commercials and a bit of theater as well. 

Lorilynn moved to Los Angeles to actively seek an acting career and has worked in plays, films, and commercials.

In addition to her acting, Lorilynn enjoys working for and with children in a volunteer capacity. While in Nashville she worked with and served on the boards for the The Exchange Club , a Child abuse prevention center, and for Dreammakers (Make a Wish Foundation). In LA she works with Hollygrove Child Center- a housing facility for abused foster children. She also reads for SAG’s program BookPals. BookPALS is a unique all-volunteer literacy program. Professional actors visit public elementary schools in local neighborhoods to read aloud to children every week.
Lorilynn currently lives in Los Angeles with her two lab/shepards, Maddox and Braile. She is a huge sports fan and her favorite is hockey. Other interests include snowboarding, golf, & surfing – all of which she can enjoy within two hours of her home in California!

Film

Next(starring Nicholas Cage)
Supporting
Director: Lee Tamahori
Welcome to Paradise(starring Brian Dennehey)
Supporting
Director: Brent Huff
Homefront
Supporting
Director: Justin Bull
Angry Ghost
Supporting
Director: Jack Christopher
Taking Down the House
Supporting
Director: Michael Keller
Nancy’s Nightmare
Lead
Director: Susan Harris
The Bastard
Lead (dual role)
Director: Kim Taylor


Commercials
Available upon request

Hosting

Hollywood On Scene                                                      Quinn/Mandlecorn Productions        

Theatre

Letting Go (Co-Producer)
Deanna Walker
The Raven Playhouse
Melody of Love
Fallon Jennings
Powerforce Entertainment
Amnesiac II
Lori Catshit
James Armstrong Theater
Amnesiac I
Lori Catshit
James Armstrong Theater
Steel Magnolias
M’lynn Eatenton
The Renaissance Center
A Christmas Carol
Daisy
Fezzinig Community Players


Training

Cold Reading/Auditioning/Improv
Richard Kline
Scene Study/Improv/Cold Reading
Lynette Katselas Mcneill
Intensive Auditioning
C. Henderson/D. Zuckerman
Intensive Auditioning
Margie Haber Studios
Commercial Auditioning
Chris Game
Cold Reading Workshop
Michelle Gannon
On-Camera Film Acting
Jeremiah Comey Studios
Improv/Film Acting-Private Instruction
Gary Austin (Groundlings founder)
Improv Workshop
Gary Austin (Groundlings founder)
 
Carol Fox-Prescott

Special skills
Poker/Craps/ Blackjack Dealer,Firearms,Certified Massage Therapist, Hot Air Balloon racing, Certified Lifeguard,Swim Teacher,Baton Twirler, Bartender, Excellent with Animals and Kids

Sports
Golf, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Volleyball, Kayaking, Rollerblading, Water Skiing, Sailing


Accents

Southern


Height

5’5

Currently attending Act Now Casting Director workshop

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lorilynn@lorilynnfailor.com