Lauren German (born November 29, 1978) is an American actress, perhaps best known for her role as the hitchhiker in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, as well as for starring in the 2007 film Hostel: Part II, in which she plays one of the lead characters. She is also known for her work in A Walk to Remember, where she plays a popular and jealous ex-girlfriend.
Her first acting role was as a "Lovestruck Woman" in Down To You. Since that appearance she has gone on to guest appearances in 7th Heaven and Going to California. She has starred in the TV show Sex, Love & Secrets. Her movie roles include A Walk to Remember, Simple Lies, and Standing Still.
Lauren German was born on November 29, 1978 in Huntington Beach, California. German attended the prominent Actor's Studio and attended USC. Lauren also trained as a dancer at the Orange County High School of the Arts (a.k.a. OCHSA). She has guest-starred on the hit TV series "7th Heaven" (1996) and made her film debut in Down to You (2000). She starred opposite Shane West and Mandy Moore (II) in the 2001 sleeper hit Walk to Remember, A (2002).
