Date of Birth: November 12, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Alexandra Maria Lara is a distinguished Romanian-German actress known for her versatile roles in European and international cinema. Born on November 12, 1978, in Bucharest, Romania, she moved to Germany with her parents at the age of four. Her father, Valentin Plătăreanu, is a renowned actor and theater director, and her mother, Doina, is a homemaker. Growing up in Berlin, Alexandra was influenced by her father’s profession and developed a passion for acting at a young age. She attended the prestigious French High School in Berlin and later trained at the Theaterwerkstatt Charlottenburg. Alexandra’s career took off in the late 1990s with roles in German television series and films. She gained international recognition for her role as Traudl Junge in the critically acclaimed film “Downfall” (2004), which depicted the final days of Adolf Hitler. Her performance was highly praised and opened doors for her in Hollywood. Alexandra has since appeared in numerous films, including “Youth Without Youth” (2007), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, “The Reader” (2008), “Rush” (2013), and “Geostorm” (2017). Her talent and dedication to her craft have earned her several awards and nominations throughout her career.
5 Interesting Facts about Alexandra Maria Lara
1. Alexandra Maria Lara moved from Romania to Germany at the age of four due to political unrest in her home country.
2. She is fluent in Romanian, German, French, and English.
3. Alexandra played the role of Traudl Junge, Adolf Hitler’s last private secretary, in the Oscar-nominated film “Downfall” (2004).
4. She was named one of European cinema’s “Shooting Stars” by European Film Promotion in 2005.
5. Alexandra married English actor Sam Riley in 2009, whom she met while filming “Control” (2007).
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alexandra Maria Lara
1. “Acting is not about being famous; it’s about exploring the human soul.”
2. “I believe in putting my heart and soul into every role I take on.”
3. “The beauty of acting is that you can live so many different lives.”
4. “Working with great directors is always a learning experience.”
5. “I feel fortunate to have a career that allows me to express myself creatively.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Alexandra Maria Lara is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Alexandra Maria Lara and her husband, Sam Riley, have one son named Ben, born in January 2014.
Relevant Links
1. [IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0487884/
2. [Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Maria_Lara
3. [Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alexandramarialara/
4. [Biography on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/alexandra_maria_lara
