
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.

Edge of Tomorrow
2014 · as Karen Lord

Underworld: Blood Wars
2016 · as Semira

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
2021 · as Tetra Gilcrest (voice)

Spooks: The Greater Good
2015 · as Erin Watts

The Riders
2027

A Patch of Fog
2015 · as Lucy Walsh

The Special Relationship
2010 · as Intern

Unlocking Sherlock
2014 · as Herself / Irene Adler

Legacy
2010 · as Diane Shaw

Skins: Fire
2013 · as Victoria

Gypsy
2015 · as Louise