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.
2023
as Dr. Catherine MacDiarmid
2022
as Olivia (voice)
2022
as News Anchor (voice)
2021
as Tetra Gilcrest (voice)
2021
as Mirana (voice)
2021
as Teen Mirana / Sherzi (voice)
2021
as Mirana / Star's Voice (voice)
2018
as Katrynia Borlú
2018
as Karen Stratton
2017
as Paula
2016
as Semira
2015
as Louise
2015
as Charlotte
2015
as Lucy Walsh
2015
as Erin Watts
2014
as Karen Lord
2014
as Ann O'Neill
2014
as Herself / Irene Adler
2013
as Clarice Orsini
2010
as Diane Shaw
2010
as Irene Adler
2010
as Self
2010
as Self / Irene Adler
2010
as Intern
2008
as Claudine Crane
2007
as Victoria
2006
as Isabella
2003
as Annette
2002
as Erin Watts