Performing since she was five years old, young Lacey Chabert landed the role of Claudia Salinger on the Fox dramatic series “Party of Five” (1994-2000) about five siblings challenged by the sudden death of both parents. As the headstrong, selfish but musically talented little sister, Chabert brought the right precocious quality that gave the character a sympathetic edge. Over the course of the series’ run, the actress and her character literally grew up. As she matured, Chabert (and Claudia) became less an annoyance and more of a pivotal player in the storylines.
