
Biography
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.
Awards & recognition
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical · 2016
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 2008 · nominated
Filmography22 titles

Sherlock

MobLand

Pantheon

Skins

Gypsy

Dota: Dragon's Blood

Spooks

Edge of Tomorrow

True Blood

The Alienist

Da Vinci's Demons

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

Electric Dreams

Robin Hood

Fleming

A Patch of Fog

Quantico

The Special Relationship

Maternal

The City and the City

MI-5

Underworld: Blood Wars