Facts about Lake Bell

• Lake Bell is an American actress born on March 24, 1979.
• Parents: Harvey Siegel and Robin Bell.
• Her father is Jewish.
• Bell's first significant role was as the lead female in NBC's War Stories.
• While training in London, Bell learned stage combat using daggers, swords and rapiers.
• Lake Bell is an animal-rights activist.
• Lake Bell admitted that she is afraid of the ocean.
• As a teen Bell lived in Vero Beach, Florida.
• Her interests include painting, writing and studying foreign languages.
• She stars in the new HBO television series How to Make It in America
• Bell ranked #32 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.