
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.
The Hack
2025
MobLand
2025
Maternal
2023
Pantheon
2022
The Alienist
2018
Gypsy
2015
Quantico
2015
A Patch of Fog
2015
Edge of Tomorrow
2014
Fleming
2014
Skins: Fire
2013
Legacy
2010
Sherlock
2010
True Blood
2008
Skins
2007
Robin Hood
2006
Coming Up
2003
Spooks
2002


























