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Lauren Cohan

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Responsible Disciplined Ambitious Self-Controlled Good Manager Practical

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1982-01-07
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Lauren Cohan, born in 1982 in Pennsylvania, spent her early childhood in New Jersey before making a big move at a young age to the United Kingdom—her mother’s home country. It was there that Lauren Cohan truly grew up and shaped much of who she is today. As she often says herself, she’s “American by birth; English by accent,” which gives you a real sense of her unique background. Eventually, Lauren Cohan enrolled at the University of Winchester, where she pursued her education in England.

During her time at university, she started modeling, but it didn’t take long for her passion to shift. Studying drama sparked something in her, and acting quickly became the main focus. In fact, Lauren Cohan even co-founded a theater company while still in school. After graduation, she toured with the group for a while, gaining valuable experience and confidence on stage.

As time went on, opportunities began to come her way. She landed a few roles here and there, gradually building momentum. This eventually led her to spend more time in Los Angeles, where her career in film and television really started to take off. One of her earlier film appearances was in Casanova (2005), followed by National Lampoon’s Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006). These were just the beginning.

In 2007, Lauren Cohan made a memorable impression playing Bela Talbot, a cunning villain, in season 3 of Supernatural (CW, 2005– ). From there, she continued to appear in various indie films and guest-starred on numerous TV shows. Two standout roles came during this period: first as Rose, a mysterious vampire, on The Vampire Diaries (CW, 2009–17) in 2010, and then as Vivian Volkoff, a glamorous yet unpredictable socialite, on Chuck (NBC, 2007–2012) in 2011.

Just as her run on Chuck was winding down, Lauren Cohan stepped into one of her most iconic roles yet—Maggie Greene on The Walking Dead (AMC, 2010– ), joining the cast in its second season. The role would go on to define much of her career in the following years. Outside of live-action projects, she also lent her voice to the cult-favorite animated series Archer (FX, 2009– ), showcasing her range. And in 2014, she starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in the drama Reach Me, further proving her versatility as an actress.

Throughout it all, Lauren Cohan has maintained a steady presence in the entertainment industry, balancing intense dramatic roles with sharp comedic timing—all while staying true to her transatlantic roots.

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So, when it comes to Lauren Cohan’s career highlights in film, one title really stands out—Lauren Cohan’s highest rated project is definitely Catwoman: Hunted from 2022. It received a lot of praise and really showcased her talent in a unique animated role. On the flip side, not every project has been a hit, and if we look at the lower end of the spectrum, Lauren Cohan was also part of Reach Me back in 2014, which ended up being her lowest rated movie so far. While opinions can vary, the general consensus tends to reflect that pattern. Overall, Lauren Cohan continues to build an interesting and diverse filmography over the years.

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