Lauren German Biography
Lauren German is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Chloe Decker in the urban fantasy comedy-drama series Lucifer (2016–2021). She gained wider recognition in the early 2000s with roles in films such as A Walk to Remember, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Hostel: Part II (2007).
Lauren German Age / Birthday
As of 2023, German is 45 years old, she was born on November 19, 1978, in Huntington Beach, California, in the United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on November 29 every year.
Lauren German Height / Measurements
German is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Lauren German Partner / Husband
German remains unmarried and has never tied the knot. She maintains a high level of privacy regarding her personal life, particularly her romantic relationships. Although there have been rumors linking her to actors such as Adam Brody and Ashton Holmes in the past, none of these speculations were ever officially confirmed.
Lauren German Dating
German was reportedly in a relationship with actor Ashton Holmes for two years, from 2010 to 2012. They encountered each other on the set of the movie “The Divide” and frequently attended events together. However, neither of them publicly confirmed the relationship. German also briefly had connections to former professional baseball player Barry Zito in 2009. They appeared together at several events, but the duration of their relationship remains unclear.
Lauren German Kids / Children
German does not have any biological or adopted children. She has focused on her acting career throughout her life and hasn’t publicly expressed any desire to have children. While she often portrays motherly roles on screen, like Chloe Decker in Lucifer with her daughter Trixie, her personal life revolves around her dog Pepper and her close family and friends.
Lauren German Family / Relatives
German’s parents are Richard German and Holly German. Her father is a vascular surgeon, and her mother’s profession is not publicly known. It is not publicly known whether German has any brothers or sisters. She has kept her personal life quite private, and information about her family is not readily available.
Lauren German Education
She attended Los Alamitos High School and Orange County High School of the Arts, then enrolled at the University of Southern California to study anthropology.
Lauren German Career
German’s initial venture into the entertainment industry occurred on stage, featuring in productions of Peter Pan and Oliver. Her debut in the world of feature films took place in the 2000 romantic comedy Down to You, where she portrayed a lovestruck woman in a minor role. Notably, German gained attention through a pictorial in Maxim magazine’s January 2002 edition and secured the 47th position in Maxim’s “Hot 100 of 2002” list.
In 2002, German played a significant role in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember alongside Shane West and Mandy Moore, an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ novel. Belinda, her character, epitomizes a popular yet ill-natured high school girl nursing unrequited love for Landon Carter (West). Following that, German was featured in various projects, such as the crime/horror film Dead Above Ground, the drama A Midsummer Night’s Rave, and the TV movie The Lone Ranger.
German’s television credits include a stint as DHS agent Lori Weston in the second season of CBS police drama Hawaii Five-0 from 2011 to 2012. Following that, she portrayed paramedic Leslie Shay in the NBC drama Chicago Fire from 2012 to 2014. Her character’s death in the series was memorialized by printing her name on the ambulance door. Notably, German and her Chicago Fire co-stars graced the cover of TV Guide magazine on November 18, 2013. She later took on the role of detective Chloe Decker in the Fox urban fantasy comedy-drama series Lucifer from 2016 to 2021.
Lauren German Net Worth
Through German’s career as an Actress, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $4 Million and $ 5 Million.
Lauren German and Tom Ellis
German and Ellis starred together as the main characters in “Lucifer” for all six seasons of the show. Their on-screen chemistry was a major factor in the show’s success, and they also became close friends off-screen. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, German said that she and Ellis “clicked” from the moment they met and that their friendship helped them to develop the characters’ relationship. “We just have this ease with each other,” she said. “We can be in the middle of an intense scene, and then cut, and we’re just cracking jokes.”
Ellis echoed German’s sentiment, saying that their friendship made it “a joy” to work together. “We have a lot of fun together,” he said. “We’re very different people, but we have a lot of respect for each other.” Even though “Lucifer” ended in 2021, German and Ellis remain close friends. They frequently appear together at conventions and fan events, and they often post photos and videos of themselves together on social media.
Lauren German Chicago Fire
German starred as Leslie Shay, a paramedic, in the NBC drama Chicago Fire from 2012 to 2014. Her portrayal of the tough-as-nails but compassionate medic was a fan favorite, and her on-screen chemistry with Stella Kidd (Monica Raymund) was a highlight of the show. Shay was a skilled and dedicated paramedic who always put the needs of her patients first.
She was also fiercely loyal to her friends and colleagues, and she wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she believed in. German brought warmth and humor to the role, even as Shay faced some of the show’s most difficult challenges. Unfortunately, Shay’s time on Chicago Fire was cut short when she was killed off in the season 3 premiere. Her death was a shock to fans, and it remains one of the most emotional moments in the show’s history.
Lauren German Lucifer
Lauren German plays the role of Chloe Decker, a dedicated and sharp LAPD detective. Chloe becomes Lucifer Morningstar’s (played by Tom Ellis) partner after he opens a nightclub in Los Angeles. Chloe is tenacious, honest, and driven to solve cases. She possesses a strong moral compass and doesn’t hesitate to stand up for what she believes in. Despite her tough exterior, she also shows compassion and empathy towards others.
Throughout the series, Chloe and Lucifer develop a complex and intriguing relationship. Initially skeptical of Lucifer’s claims of being the Devil, she becomes intrigued by his charisma and vulnerability. Their partnership evolves into a deep friendship, eventually blossoming into romantic love. Chloe’s grounded nature challenges Lucifer to become a better person, while Lucifer brings excitement and spontaneity into her life.
Lauren German A Walk To Remember
German played the role of Belinda in the 2002 romantic drama film “A Walk to Remember.” Belinda is a popular but mean-spirited high school girl who harbors unrequited love for the film’s protagonist, Landon Carter (played by Shane West). Belinda is initially hostile towards Jamie Sullivan (played by Mandy Moore), the kind and religious daughter of a pastor, whom Landon befriends as part of a dare. However, as Landon and Jamie’s relationship grows, Belinda becomes increasingly jealous and insecure.
She eventually tries to sabotage their relationship by spreading rumors about Jamie, but her efforts ultimately backfire. Despite her flaws, Belinda is a complex character who ultimately experiences a change of heart. She comes to admire Jamie’s strength and compassion, and she begins to question her values. In the end, Belinda becomes one of Jamie’s closest friends, and she plays a crucial role in helping Landon realize the true meaning of love.
Lauren German Born Killers
Despite auditioning for the lead role in the 2003 remake of the classic horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, German lost out to Jessica Biel but secured the role of the hitchhiker. She continued her career with roles in films like crime drama Born Killers (2005), thriller Rx (2005), romantic comedy Standing Still (2005), and drama It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. (2007). German also starred in the musical drama What We Do Is Secret, portraying The Go-Go’s singer Belinda Carlisle, while Shane West played the original Germs singer. She further appeared in the horror film Hostel: Part II and the French apocalypse thriller The Divide.
Lauren German Movies and TV Shows
- A Walk to Remember (2002): A popular high school student makes a bet with a nerdy new girl that he can make her popular by the end of the semester. The two fall in love, but their relationship is tested when the girl’s terminal illness is revealed.
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003): A group of friends on a road trip to Mexico take a detour and end up being hunted by a chainsaw-wielding maniac.
- Hostel: Part II (2007): Three American college students embark on a European adventure, but their travels take a dark turn when they are kidnapped and tortured by a sadistic organization.
- The Divide (2011): A group of people take shelter in a bomb shelter during a nuclear attack, but they soon realize that the worst may be yet to come.
- Beautiful Creatures (2013): A teenage boy falls in love with a mysterious girl who is cursed to become a dark creature on her 16th birthday.
- Flock of Dudes (2015): A group of misfit high school students form a rock band and try to make it big.
TV Shows
- Lucifer (2016-2021): This urban fantasy comedy-drama was German’s breakout role, playing Chloe Decker, a detective who partners with the Devil himself (played by Tom Ellis). The show ran for six seasons and was a critical and commercial success.
- Chicago Fire (2012-2014): German played paramedic Leslie Shay in this popular drama about the lives of firefighters and paramedics in Chicago. Her character was a fan favorite and her death in the third season was a major shock to viewers.
- Hawaii Five-0 (2011-2012): German had a recurring role as DHS agent Lori Weston in the second season of this action-packed reboot of the classic crime drama.
- Happy Town (2010): This miniseries was a dark comedy about a seemingly idyllic Minnesota town that harbors dark secrets. German played Gretchen Bleiler, a single mother who becomes suspicious of her neighbors.
- Dancing with the Stars (2005): German competed in the third season of the popular dance competition show, partnering with professional dancer Tristan MacManus. They were eliminated in the fifth week.
Lauren German Facebook, and Instagram
German is active on her social media accounts. She has about 1.3 Million followers on her Facebook Page and around 3.4 Million followers on her Instagram account.