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Lara Pulver, born on September 1, 1980 in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, is a stage actor and film actor. As of 2026, Lara Pulver is 45 years old. Education on record includes Bird College. Awards on record include Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical (2016).
My Take
Lara Pulver first caught my eye as the dangerous, seductive Irene Adler in Sherlock, but there is far more range here than a single role. The Southend-on-Sea actress moves fluidly between television, film, and the stage, and her 2016 Olivier Award for Gypsy proves she earns respect where it is hardest to win, in live theater. With a dance background underpinning her physical presence, she brings real discipline to her craft. To me she is a genuinely versatile performer who deserves to be far better known internationally.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lara Pulver
- Name (Japanese)
- ララ・パルヴァー
- Reading
- らら・ぱるゔぁー
- Born
- September 1, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Bird College
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lara Pulver born?
Born September 1, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Lara Pulver from?
Lara Pulver is from Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
What does Lara Pulver do?
Lara Pulver works as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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