marla sokoloff

Marla Sokoloff achieved significant recognition as a main cast member on the legal drama series ‘The Practice,’ portraying Lucy Hatcher for 113 episodes from 1998 to 2004. Her early career also saw her perform the national anthem for the USO and at Oakland A’s baseball games. She gained wider attention for her role as Gia Mahan on ‘Full House’ (1993-1995), a character she later reprised for 11 episodes across multiple seasons of ‘Fuller House’ (2016-2020). Sokoloff’s initial acting roles included appearances on television shows such as ‘Home Improvement’ (1991), ‘Party of Five’ (1994), ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ (1996), and ‘7th Heaven’ (1996).

Further television roles included starring in the TV film ‘A Christmas Wedding Date’ (2012), playing Dani Kirkland in ‘The Fosters’ (2014), and Glenda Castillo in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ (2015). In recent years, Sokoloff has expanded her versatile career behind the camera, moving into directing and writing. Her directorial debut, ‘Preschool in L.A.’ (2018), was followed by television movies such as ‘Christmas Hotel’ (2019) and ‘Blending Christmas’ (2021). She also wrote, directed, and acted in the short film ‘Home, But Not Alone’ (2020).

Her directorial filmography continued with ‘Rosé All Day’ (2022), ‘Hall Pass Nightmare’ (2022), and the critically noted ‘Sweet on You’ (2023), for which she also served as writer. Sokoloff continues to demonstrate her multifaceted talent across various aspects of film and television production. In 2024, she contributed her writing and acting talents to the upcoming project ‘The Merry Gentlemen.’ With a proven track record as both a compelling performer and a skilled filmmaker, Sokoloff maintains an active presence in the entertainment industry, consistently delivering impactful work both in front of and behind the camera.