Alexandra Maria Lara, born on November 12, 1978, in Bucharest, Romania, is a Romanian-German actress notable for her roles in internationally acclaimed films such as "Downfall" (2004), "Control" (2007), "Youth Without Youth" (2007), "The Reader" (2008), "Rush" (2013), and "Geostorm" (2017). She began her acting career at the age of sixteen in various television dramas before achieving prominence with her role as Traudl Junge, Adolf Hitlers secretary, in "Downfall." Her diverse filmography showcases her versatility across a range of genres in both European cinema and Hollywood.