Alexandra Maria Lara
Biography
Alexandra Maria Lara, born on November 12, 1978, is a talented Romanian-German actress renowned for her diverse roles across film and television. Raised in a multicultural environment, she has made significant contributions to the cinematic world since her debut. Lara gained international recognition for her performance in the critically acclaimed film "Downfall" (2004), where she portrayed a compelling character amidst historical turmoil.
Her versatility is showcased in various projects, including "Control" (2007), a biographical film about the life of Joy Division's Ian Curtis, and "Youth Without Youth" (2007), directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Lara further solidified her status in the industry with her role in "The Reader" (2008), which earned several accolades and nominations.
In 2013, she appeared in "Rush," a thrilling biopic centered around the fierce rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, and continued to demonstrate her range in "Geostorm" (2017), a science fiction disaster film. With her dynamic performances and impressive filmography, Alexandra Maria Lara remains a prominent figure in contemporary cinema, showcasing her prowess as an actress across various genres.
Filmography
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Eat Pray Bark
2026
I Really Hate My Job
2007 • Suzie
The City of Your Final Destination
2009 • Deirdre Rothemund
The Collini Case
2019 • Johanna
Geostorm
2017 • Ute Fassbinder
Suite Française
2015 • Leah
Imagine
2012 • Eva
Farewell (2009)
2009 • Jessica Froment
A Distant Neighborhood
2010 • Anna Verniaz née Zorn
La Syndicaliste
2023 • Julie Depret
Asphalt Burning
2020 • Robyn
Four Against the Bank
2016 • Freddie
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
2018
The Reader
2008 • Young Ilana Mather
Youth Without Youth
2007 • Veronica / Laura
Rush (2013)
2013 • Marlene Lauda
The Baader Meinhof Complex
2008 • Petra Schelm
Control (2007)
2007 • Annik Honoré
The Fisherman and His Wife
2005 • Ida
The King's Man
2021
Downfall (2004)
2004 • Traudl Junge
Love Thing
2022 • Bettina Bamberger