| Lauren Lapkus Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 6, 1985 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Lauren Lapkus is an American actress and comedian known for portraying various important roles in popular TV shows and films like Orange is the New Black and Jurassic World. She has done endorsement work for numerous brands like Chevrolet and Snickers. She has a huge social media fan base with more than 300k followers on Instagram, more than 200k followers on Twitter, and more than 50k followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Dorthea Lauren Allegra Lapkus
Nick Name
Lauren
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Lauren studied at Evanston Township High School. She graduated with a major in English from DePaul University.
Occupation
Actress, Comedian
Family
- Siblings – She has an older brother.
- Others – Alex Lakpus (Paternal Grandfather), Julia Piktuizis (Paternal Grandmother), Chris Karabatsos (Maternal Grandfather), Anne Subotich (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Lauren is represented by –
- Earwolf Media, LLC
- Michelle Margolis, 42 West, Los Angeles, California, United States
- John Sacks, UTA, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Lauren Lapkus has dated –
- Chris Alvarado (2014-2016) – Lauren married actor Chris on May 3, 2014. Lauren announced their separation on her Instagram on Valentine’s day in 2016, with an $85,000 cash involved in their divorce settlement. She stated that the two continue to remain good friends.
- Mike Castle (2018-Present) – Lauren got married to actor Mike Castle on October 5, 2018, in a simple courthouse ceremony followed by a dinner party afterward with closely acquainted friends and family members. In May 2021, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together, a baby girl. They welcomed a daughter named Holly in July 2021.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Lauren is of Greek and Serbian descent on her mother’s side while she has Lithuanian ancestry on her father’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Her big blue eyes
- Sharp Nose
Brand Endorsements
Lauren has done endorsement work for the following brands –
- Wild Horses
- Chevrolet
- Snickers
Best Known For
- Essaying the character of Susan Fischer on the Netflix original series, Orange is the New Black
- Playing the role of Vivian Krill in the 2015 blockbuster Jurassic World
First Film
Lauren Lapkus made her theatrical film debut in the comedy movie Movie Boy as Pamela in 2005.
First TV Show
Lauren Lapkus made her television show debut on the talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2010.
Lauren Lapkus Facts
- She has a pet cat named Lulu.
- She has a Yorkie/Maltese/chihuahua mix-breed dog called Franny.
- Lauren launched her podcast called With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus in 2014.
- She was always the class clown in her school.
- Visit her official website @ laurenlapkus.com.
Featured Image by Fuzzy Gerdes / Flickr / CC BY-2.0
