Val Lauren

Best known for his portrayal of Sal Mineo in the independent film "SAL", written and directed by James Franco. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival with Val's performance receiving rave reviews. "VARIETY" "...Val Lauren's warm, gregarious turn as the onetime teen heartthrob who never hit his hollywood stride...the film does achieve a sad sense of time slipping away, rendered all the more poignant by Lauren...the curly haired thesp presents Sal as good natured, eternally optimistic and clearly committed to using his art to keep gay rights and awareness in the cultural conversation."