Lauren Plaxco was born and raised in Southern California, surrounded by a family of first-responders. Her father was a fire captain, her aunt a homicide detective, her brother an EMT, and her grandfather an Air Force colonel. This upbringing instilled in her a strong sense of drive and determination, which she applies to her acting career.
Lauren has appeared in various TV shows, including Lifetime's "Mistress Hunter" opposite Lauralee Bell, NBC's "Superstore", and Nickelodeon's "Gameshakers". She has also recurred on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and gained international attention for her roles in the United Airlines parody and the OJ Simpson sketch, which went viral with over 7 million views.
On the big screen, Lauren starred in the indie comedy feature "Fixed" alongside Nelson Franklin, Leonard Roberts, and Andy Comeau. She has also appeared in several stage productions, including Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love" and Shakespeare's "Antony & Cleopatra".
Lauren's stage performances have received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising her for her dramatic chops, brutal candor, and fearlessness. She has been compared to Jessica Lange and has demonstrated a command of verse and a keen understanding of her characters.
In addition to her acting career, Lauren has appeared in several commercials, including a Nationwide commercial, a SuperBowl commercial for Amazon, and a national commercial for Merrell, which shot in Canada. Her other stage credits include "Much Ado About Nothing", "The Comedy of Errors", "I Stand Before You Naked", "The Tempest", and "Wait Until Dark".