Marla Sokoloff facts for kids
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Marla Sokoloff
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Sokoloff in a promotional photo
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| Born | December 19, 1980 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Alec Puro
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| Children | 3 |
Marla Sokoloff (pronounced SOCK-oloff) is an American actress. She was born on December 19, 1980. Marla is well-known for playing Gia Mahan in the TV shows Full House and Fuller House. She also played Cokie Mason in The Babysitters Club movie. Another famous role was Lucy Hatcher on the legal drama series The Practice.
Marla Sokoloff also appeared as Joey's sister Dina on the popular show Friends. Later, she played the nanny Claire on Desperate Housewives. She has been in several movies too. These include Whatever It Takes (2000) and Dude, Where's My Car? (2000).
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Early Life and Education
Marla Sokoloff was born in San Francisco, California. Her parents are Cindi and Howard Sokoloff. Her family has Jewish roots from Russia and Germany.
Marla went to the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. There, she studied both music and acting. This helped her prepare for her career in entertainment.
Acting Career Highlights
Marla Sokoloff started her acting career when she was 12 years old. This was in 1993.
Starting with Full House
Her first big role was Gia Mahan in the popular ABC sitcom Full House. She played a recurring character in the seventh and eighth seasons.
Other Early Roles
In 1995, Marla appeared in the movie The Babysitters Club. She played Marguerite “Cokie” Mason, who was often seen as the "bad girl" and rival to the babysitters.
In 1998, Sokoloff got the role of Lucy Hatcher. Lucy was a receptionist on the TV drama series The Practice. This role made her even more recognized.
Guest Appearances in Popular Shows
Marla is also remembered for her guest roles on other famous TV shows. She played Joey's pregnant sister, Dina, in season 8 of Friends. She also had a three-episode part as the nanny Claire on Desperate Housewives.
Film Roles in the 2000s
In 2000, she played Maggie Carter in the teen romance movie Whatever It Takes. She also appeared in the comedy Dude, Where's My Car? that same year. Other films include Sugar & Spice (2001) and Love on the Side (2006).
In 2008, Marla starred in the romantic comedy Play the Game. She also lent her voice to the character Kiina in the animated movie Bionicle: The Legend Reborn.
Returning to Fuller House
Marla Sokoloff returned to her role as Gia Mahan in Full House's sequel series, Fuller House. She appeared in 11 episodes, starting with the second season. Her character, Gia, became Gia Mahan-Harmon in the later seasons.
Personal Life
Marla Sokoloff married Alec Puro, a drummer for the band Deadsy, in 2009. They have three daughters together.
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | So I Married an Axe Murderer | Alcatraz Visitor | |
| 1995 | Freaky Friday | Rachel French | TV movie |
| The Baby-Sitters Club | Marguerite "Cokie" Mason | ||
| 1996 | True Crime | Vicki Giordano | Video |
| 1997 | The Date | Stacey | Short film |
| 1999 | The Climb | Leslie Himes | |
| 2000 | Whatever It Takes | Maggie Carter | |
| Dude, Where's My Car? | Wilma | ||
| 2001 | Sugar & Spice | Lisa Janusch | |
| Prairie Dogs | Starlett | Short film | |
| 2003 | A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster | Connie | TV movie |
| 2004 | Freshman Orientation | Marjorie | |
| Love on the Side | Eve Stuckley | ||
| The Tollbooth | Sarabeth Cohen | ||
| 2005 | The Drive | Rachel | Short film |
| Crazylove | Ruth Mayer | ||
| Christmas in Boston | Gina | TV movie | |
| 2009 | Play the Game | Julie Larabee | |
| Bionicle: The Legend Reborn | Kiina (voice) | Video | |
| The Flower Girl | Laurel Haverford | TV movie | |
| 2010 | Gift of the Magi | Della Young | TV movie |
| 2011 | Scents and Sensibility | Marianne Dashwood | |
| The Chateau Meroux | Wendy | ||
| 2012 | A Christmas Wedding Date | Rebecca | TV movie |
| 2016 | Do You Take This Man | Zoe | |
| Summer in the City | Mindy | TV movie | |
| 2017 | A Happening of Monumental Proportions | Mindy | |
| 2018 | Preschool in L.A. | Miss Allison | Short film |
| 2019 | The Road Home for Christmas | Lindsey | TV movie |
| 2020 | Home, But Not Alone | Mom | Short film |
| 2023 | Sweet on You | Kate's Mom | TV movie |
| 2024 | The Merry Gentlemen | Marie | Netflix |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Boy Meets World | Paige | Episode: "Cory's Alternative Friends" |
| The Second Half | Courtney | Episode: "It's My Party" | |
| 1993–95 | Full House | Gia Mahan | Recurring Cast: Season 7–8 |
| 1994 | Step by Step | Marissa | Episode: "Thirteen with a Bullet" |
| 1995 | Home Improvement | Paige | Episode: "Let Them Eat Cake" |
| 1995–96 | Party of Five | Jody Lynch | Recurring Cast: Season 2, Guest: Season 3 |
| 1996 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Dina | Episode: "Post-Nasal Dick" |
| 1997 | Over the Top | Gwen Martin | Main Cast |
| 1998 | 7th Heaven | Jen | Episode: "Nothing Endures But Change" |
| 1998–04 | The Practice | Lucy Hatcher | Main Cast: Season 3–7, Recurring Cast: Season 8 |
| 2001 | Night Visions | Julia | Episode: "My So-Called Life and Death" |
| Strange Frequency | Darcy King | Episode: "More Than a Feeling" | |
| Friends | Dina Tribbiani | Episode: "The One with Monica's Boots" | |
| 2004–05 | Desperate Housewives | Claire | Recurring Cast: Season 1 |
| 2006 | Modern Men | Molly Clark | Recurring Cast |
| 2006–07 | Big Day | Alice Hopkins | Main Cast |
| 2009 | Burn Notice | Melanie | Episode: "Seek and Destroy" |
| Meteor | Imogene O'Neil | Episode: "Part 1 & 2" | |
| Maneater | Jennifer Ellenback | Episode: "Part 1 & 2" | |
| Drop Dead Diva | Mia Reynolds | Episode: "Crazy" | |
| 2011 | CSI: NY | Abigail West | Episode: "Party Down" |
| 2013 | Melissa & Joey | Dr. Chelsea Mullins | Episode: "Can't Hardly Wait" |
| 2014 | Mind Games | Jane | Episode: "Texts, Lies and Audiotapes" |
| The Fosters | Dani Kirkland | Recurring Cast: Season 1–2 | |
| 2015 | Grey's Anatomy | Glenda Castillo | Recurring Cast: Season 11 |
| Hot in Cleveland | Chloe | Episode: "Kitchen Nightmare" | |
| 2016–20 | Fuller House | Gia Mahan-Harmon | Guest: Season 2, Recurring Cast: Season 3–5 |
| 2018 | Hollywood Darlings | Marla | Episode: "Y2K" |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Song | Role |
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| 2001 | Everclear | "Brown Eyed Girl" | Brown Eyed Girl |
| 2013 | Cindy Alexander | "Wonderful" | Girlfriend |
Images for kids
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Marla Sokoloff in a promotional photo
See also
In Spanish: Marla Sokoloff para niños
