Lauren Lapkus
Actress · Since 2005
Known for
Lauren Lapkus is an American actress and comedian born in Illinois known for her improvisational comedy background. She played the well-meaning but inept prison guard Susan Fischer on 'Orange Is the New Black' and had a recurring role as Denise on 'The Big Bang Theory'. Lapkus has also appeared in 'Jurassic World' and voiced characters on 'Adventure Time', alongside a recurring part on 'Lucifer'. She continues to work across film, television and podcasting as a respected comedic performer.
Lauren Lapkus
Actress · Since 2005
32 Movies · 48 Series
Lauren Lapkus is an American actress and comedian born in Illinois known for her improvisational comedy background. She played the well-meaning but inept prison guard Susan Fischer on 'Orange Is the New Black' and had a recurring role as Denise on 'The Big Bang Theory'. Lapkus has also appeared in 'Jurassic World' and voiced characters on 'Adventure Time', alongside a recurring part on 'Lucifer'. She continues to work across film, television and podcasting as a respected comedic performer.
Movies
Plays Tracy
Blended
2014
Plays Vivian
Jurassic World
2015
Plays Phoebe King
The Out-Laws
2023
Plays Girl Heckler
The To Do List
2013
Plays Missy
The Wrong Missy
2020
Plays Millicent
Holmes & Watson
2018
Plays Mayor Tammy
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
2022
Plays Mall Security Crystal
Happiest Season
2020
Plays Delia Shepard
Are You Here
2013
Plays Carol
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
Plays Jessa
That Friend
2026
Plays Anna Lee Fisher
Unbound
2022
Plays Daisy
Dog Days
2018
Plays Vivian (voice)
LEGO Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape
2016
Plays Cardie #2
Girlfriend's Day
2017
Plays Emily
Hairpin Bender
2016
Plays Mal
The Unicorn
2019
Plays Patty
Good Girls Get High
2018
Plays Maya
Date Nite
2020
Plays Alex Bean
Opening Night
2016
Plays Samantha Newman
The Earliest Show: Outtakes & Bloopers
2016
Plays Deirdre Newsome
Bread and Butter
2014
Plays Sushi
Dreamworld
2012
TV Shows
Plays Lotta (voice)
Harvey Girls Forever!
2018
Writer
Plays Lauren
7p/10e
2014
Plays Jess
Crashing
2017
Plays Agent Phoebe Donnegan
Good Girls
2018
Plays Susan Fischer
Orange Is the New Black
2013
Plays Dee Dee
Are You There, Chelsea?
2012
Plays Denise / Alternate Denise
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
2026
Plays Joy
Clipped
2015
Plays Jennifer Sh'reyan (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Plays Calista (voice)
Ginger Snaps
2017
Plays Denise
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Mackenzie (voice)
Craig of the Creek
2018
Plays Cowboy Hat Girl (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Samantha Newman
The Earliest Show
2016
Plays Self
The Ultimate Improv Show
2023
Creator
Plays Self
Lauren Lapkus Presents: A Very Good Time!
2023
Plays Coca (voice)
Invincible Fight Girl
2024
Plays Princess Gasolina (voice)
Digman!
2023
Plays Patience St. Pim (voice)
Adventure Time
2010
Plays Benita Spire
House of Lies
2012
Plays Cupcake (voice)
Animaniacs
2020
Plays Penelope
Another Period
2015
Plays Deany (voice)
Inside Job
2021
Plays Jillian Goldensocks
Breaking News: No Laugh Newsroom
2018
Plays Quinn (voice)
Close Enough
2020
Plays Matilda (voice)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Plays Higgs (voice)
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
2015
Plays Mallory
A Million Little Things
2018
Plays Olf (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
Plays Sandy
The Guest Book
2017
Latest Trailers
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Another Happy Day
Full Filmography 80
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Denise / Alternate Denise · 10 episodes
2026–
That Friend
Jessa
2026
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
Charmsie (voice)
2026Season 1
Mating Season
Lexi (voice)
2026Season 1
Cartoon Cartoons
Nancy / Mom (voice)
2026Season 1
St. Denis Medical
Wife
2025Season 2
The Morning Show
Emma
2025Season 4
Digman!
Princess Gasolina (voice)
2025Season 2
Night Court
Belinda
2024Season 3
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lauren Lapkus and where are they from?
Lauren Lapkus is 41 years old, born on September 6, 1985 in Evanston, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Lauren Lapkus?
Lauren Lapkus is best known for roles in Jurassic World, Blended, Happiest Season.
How many movies has Lauren Lapkus been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Lauren Lapkus has appeared in 31 movies and 46 TV shows.
What was Lauren Lapkus's first movie?
The career of Lauren Lapkus began with Manhattan Mixup (2011).
What is Lauren Lapkus's most recent movie or series?
Lauren Lapkus's most recent release is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Lauren Lapkus appeared in?
On television, Lauren Lapkus has appeared in Lucifer, The Big Bang Theory, Adventure Time, Orange Is the New Black.
Lauren Lapkus
1985-09-06 · Evanston, Illinois, USA
Lauren Lapkus (born Dorthea Lauren Allegra Lapkus; September 6, 1985) is an American actress and comedian, known for portraying Susan Fischer in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2014, 2019) and Jess in the HBO comedy-drama series Crashing (2017–2019).
She has also appeared in the television series Are You There, Chelsea? (2012), Hot in Cleveland (2012), Clipped (2015), The Big Bang Theory (2018–2019), and Good Girls (2020–2021), and in the films Jurassic World (2015), The Unicorn (2018), and The Wrong Missy (2020). She played the voice role of Lotta in the animated comedy series Harvey Girls Forever! (2018–2020).
She has appeared on many podcasts, including Comedy Bang! Bang!, improv4humans, and her own podcast With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus.