Lauren German

Lauren German was born on November 29, 1978, in Huntington Beach, California. Her early education included training as a dancer at the Orange County High School of the Arts before she pursued higher education at the University of Southern California, studying anthropology. German further honed her acting skills at the prominent Actor’s Studio in New York City. Her professional acting career began with stage work in productions like ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Oliver,’ showcasing her foundational talent and dedication to the craft. She made her feature film debut in the 2000 romantic comedy ‘Down to You,’ followed by a role in the 2001 film ‘A Walk to Remember’ opposite Shane West and Mandy Moore. She gained additional recognition appearing in *Maxim* magazine’s “Hot 100 of 2002.” In 2003, she took on the role of the hitchhiker in the remake of ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ further establishing her presence in the film industry.

German’s career progressed with a series of roles in both film and television. She starred in films such as ‘Born Killers’ (2005), ‘Standing Still’ (2005), ‘Hostel: Part II’ (2007), and ‘The Divide’ (2011). Her television work expanded significantly with roles like Agent Lori Weston in ‘Hawaii Five-0’ from 2011 to 2012. A significant turning point in her television career came with her role as paramedic Leslie Shay in the NBC drama ‘Chicago Fire,’ where she appeared from 2012 to 2014, spanning 49 episodes. Following her character’s departure from ‘Chicago Fire,’ German took on her most prominent role to date.

From 2016 to 2021, Lauren German starred as LAPD homicide detective Chloe Decker in the urban fantasy comedy-drama series ‘Lucifer.’ This role cemented her status, appearing in all 93 episodes of the series, which aired first on Fox and later on Netflix. Her work on ‘Lucifer’ allowed her to showcase a wide range of acting, including performing musical numbers. German’s career trajectory demonstrates a steady progression from early film appearances to lead roles in successful television franchises, contributing to both the horror and procedural drama genres.