Trivia

Graduated from DePaul University in 2008 with a degree in English.

Lauren performs improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.

Her father is of Lithuanian descent. Her mother is of half Greek and half Serbian ancestry.

Was on improv teams in Chicago with SNL's Paul Brittain and Vanessa Bayer.

Has a daughter Holly with husband Mike Castle.

Was the girlfriend of Stuart the comic book store owner on "The Big Bang Theory" and the last permanent girlfriend of the geeky male cast members.

Stars in the music video for "You're on Fire" by They Might Be Giants.

She was featured in Back Stage's "10 Comics to Watch in 2012".

Lauren has appeared on many podcasts including Comedy Bang! Bang! and Improv4Humans. Lauren has her own podcast on the Earwolf network called "With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus".

She started taking improv classes at iO Chicago in high school and performed there for a few years.

Named one of Time Out New York's 10 Comics to Watch in 2015.

Named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch in 2016.

Lauren Lapkus is a SAG Award winning, Emmy nominated actress, improviser, and writer.

After graduating from DePaul University, she lived in both New York City and Los Angeles.

Her film credits include roles in Dreamworld and Bread and Butter.

Jenji Kohan wrote for Orange is the New Black, a Netflix series in which Lapkus appeared.