Anais Granofsky is an American-born Canadian actress, screenwriter, producer and director, who is best known for playing the role of Lucy Fernandez in the Degrassi television franchise, appearing as a main character in Degrassi Junior High (1987–89) and Degrassi High (1989–91). She reprised the role in two episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–02).
Granofsky was born in Springfield, Ohio, to an African American mother and a Canadian father of Romanian Jewish descent. Her paternal grandfather is industrialist Phil Granovsky.She began her career as a child actor in 1985 playing Sophie of the Mighty Mites on "Owl TV". After that, she was cast in the Canadian children's television series The Kids of Degrassi Street.
From 1987 to 1991, Granofsky portrayed Lucy Fernandez in both Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High. She also appeared in the 1992 series finale television movie School's Out. Granofsky has since made guest appearances in television series including Counterstrike, Forever Knight, and Goosebumps.
After Degrassi, she moved to New York to attend film school at NYU, then returned to Toronto where she acted in film and TV for the next decade. In 1997, she co-starred in the short-lived series Fast Track, starring Keith Carradine. She had recurring roles on La Femme Nikita and Soul Food.
In addition to acting, Granofsky has written and directed several films including On Their Knees (in which she also starred) and The Limb Salesman. She has directed episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Bliss and Da Kink in My Hair.
Granofsky is married to husband, Craig, and has three children.
| Date of Birth | 14th May 1973 |
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| Age | 51 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Country | Canada |
| Current City | Springfield |
| Birth Place | Springfield |
| Reference | IMDB |
| Career Start | 1985 (39 years ago) |
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