Alexandra Lara
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About
Romanian-born, German actress who is known for her roles in such films as Rush, The Reader, Control, and Downfall.
Before Fame
Her family had to flee from Romania to Berlin in order to escape communism.
Trivia
She learned to speak German, French, Romanian, and English fluently.
Family Life
She married English actor Sam Riley in 2009 and the couple welcomed a son in January 2014.
Associated With
She played Traudl Junge, the secretary of Adolf Hitler, in the critically acclaimed 2004 film Downfall. Swiss actor Bruno Ganz took on the role of Hitler.
