Lara was born and raised in Essex, UK. She studied drama with the National Youth Music Theatre from 1994 to 1998
and went on to gain a BA Honours 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
T.R. Knight
(
Grey's Anatomy (2005)),
gaining much critical praise.
Lara made her screen debut in 2008, in the BBC prime-time show,
Robin Hood (2006), 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 (2008),
The Queen (2006)) movie,
The Special Relationship (2010),
starring
Michael Sheen and
Dennis Quaid.
The Hack(2025)as Jo Becker
MobLand(2025)as Bella Harrigan
Blood of Zeus(2020)as Persephone
Pantheon(2022)as News Anchor, Olivia
Maternal(2023)as Ms Catherine MacDiarmid
Gypsy: Live from the Savoy Theatre(2015)
Hollywood First Look(2017)as Self
Sunday Brunch(2012)as Self, Self - Guest
The One Show(2006)as Self
The Laurence Olivier Awards(2016)as Self
Sherlock(2010)as Irene Adler
