Dorthea Lauren Allegra Lapkus is an American actress, comedian, voice actor, and impersonator. She is best known for her roles as “Susan Fisher” on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and “Jesse” on the HBO series Crashing.
Wiki/Biography
Lauren Lapkus was born in Evanston, Illinois, USA on Friday, September 6, 1985 (2019, 34 years old) under the zodiac sign of Virgo.
Lauren Lapkus as a child
She graduated from Evanston Township High School in Illinois. Lauren grew up watching a lot of television sitcoms and shows like Saturday Night Live and In Living Color. She began filming sketches with her brother at an early age. While in school, Lauren participated in the annual student income and variety show YAMO.
Lauren Lapkus as a teenager
Later, she took improvisation classes at iO Theater in Chicago. Lauren graduated from DePaul University with a degree in English. After graduation, Lauren moved to New York City and joined the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. About a year later, she moved to Los Angeles.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 10″
Hair color: Golden brown
Eye color: Hazel
Family and caste
Parents and siblings
Lauren Lapkus’ father is Lithuanian and her mother is half Greek and half Serbian. She has an older brother, Julian Lapkus.
Lauren Lapkus and her father
Lauren Lapkus’s mother
Lauren Lapkus and her brother
Husband and Relationship
Lauren Lapkus married actor and improviser Chris Alvarado on May 3, 2014. The couple announced their separation on February 14, 2016.
Lauren Lapkus and ex-husband Chris Alvarado
After her divorce, Lauren started dating American actor Mike Castle. The two tied the knot on October 5, 2018.
Lauren Lapkus and her husband Mike Castle
Profession
Lauren Lapkus started her career as a model in 2011 and appeared in several TV commercials such as Snickers and Jack in the Box. In 2005, she made her film debut in the movie Movie Boys, where she played the role of “Pamela”. She then appeared in the short films Dog DNA, Secrets, Secrets, Plastic Hearts and Manhattan Rumble. She has since gone on to star in films such as Bread and Butter, Jurassic World, Girlfriend’s Day, Unicorns and Holmes & Watson.
Lauren Lapkus in “Unicorn”
In 2007, she made her television debut in the TV movie Carpeted Afterhours. She then appeared in TV shows such as The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Behind the Scenes, Chelsea, Are You There?, The Earliest Show, and House of Lies.
Lauren Lapkus in The Earliest Show
She gained immense popularity after playing the role of ‘Susan Fisher’ in the TV series ‘Orange Is The New Black’.
Lauren Lapkus, Orange Is the New Black
In addition to films and television series, she has appeared on numerous podcasts, including “Womp It Up!”, “If I Were You,” “Thrilling Adventure Hour,” “Gilmore Guys,” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!” She also has her own podcast, “With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus.”
Lauren Lapkus in the comedy film “Bang! Bang!”
Favorite things
- TV Show: Real Housewives of New York City (2008)
- Quote: “Life is a test. If this were real life, you would be given instructions telling you where to go and what to do.”
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include reading and traveling.
- She loves animals very much and has a pet dog.
Lauren Lapkus and her dog
- Lauren is often spotted drinking at various events.
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