Born 1980 (age 45) · Kent, England, UK
Appears in 28 titles

​Lara was born and raised in Kent, UK. She studied drama with the NYMT and went on to gain a BA Hons degree in Theatre. Lara's extensive theatre career led her to gain a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of Lucille Frank in Rob Ashford's production of Parade at The Donmar Warehouse. She was invited to re-create the role at The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles opposite TR Knight (Grey's Anatomy), gaining much critical praise. Lara made her screen debut in 2008, in the BBC prime time show Robin Hood, playing Isabella of Gisbourne. The show is a huge international success and is airing on BBC America, Saturday evening at 8/9c. She has just completed filming the new Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Queen) movie, The Special Relationship, starring Michael Sheen and Dennis Quaid.

Filmography

Edge of Tomorrow
7.6
Edge of Tomorrow
2014
as Karen Lord
Underworld: Blood Wars
5.9
Underworld: Blood Wars
2016
as Semira
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
7.4
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
2021
as Tetra Gilcrest (voice)
Spooks: The Greater Good
6.0
Spooks: The Greater Good
2015
as Erin Watts
The Special Relationship
6.5
The Special Relationship
2010
as Intern
Unlocking Sherlock
7.9
Unlocking Sherlock
2014
as Herself / Irene Adler
A Patch of Fog
6.5
A Patch of Fog
2015
as Lucy Walsh
Legacy
4.7
Legacy
2010
as Diane Shaw
Gypsy
7.8
Gypsy
2015
as Louise
Skins: Fire
Skins: Fire
2013
as Victoria
The Riders