Dichen Lachman is an actress and model from Australia. She gained acclaim for her roles as Katya Kinski on the soap opera Neighbours (2005-2007) and Sierra on Joss Whedon’s science fiction series Dollhouse (2009-2010).
Early Life & Education
Dichen Lachman was born on February 22, 1982, in Kathmandu, Nepal. During the early 1990s, she relocated to Adelaide, Australia, with her family. Her father is of Australian descent, while her mother was born in India and is of Tibetan heritage.
After completing her time on the Australian TV show Neighbours in 2007, she relocated to Los Angeles. Before that, she had attended West Lakes Primary School, Gilles Street Primary School, Norwood Morialta High School, St Mary’s College in Adelaide, Annesley College, and the University of Adelaide.
Dichen Lachman’s Career
In 2005, Dichen Lachman got the role of Katya Kinski on the Australian soap opera Neighbours. She first filmed a commercial for Wanadoo in Australia and then showed it in the United Kingdom. Although she had auditioned for the character of Elle Robinson, the producers ultimately wrote the role of Katya specifically for her.
Lachman had a brief part in the movie Aquamarine and then moved on to film Aztec Rex in Hawaii after wrapping up her role as Aaren in Bled. During an interview with The Soap Show, Lachman shared that she had appeared on the BBC show Ready Steady Cook during a visit to England in late 2006.
She also mentioned her desire to further her acting career in Los Angeles but expressed interest in working in the UK and Australia as well.
In March 2008, it was revealed that Dichen Lachman had been cast as Sierra in the TV show Dollhouse, which was created by Joss Whedon. In a 2009 ScifiNow interview, Lachman addressed the speculation about her potential role in a future Star Wars television series.
She said,
“I am a huge George Lucas fan. I love those movies and it would be a dream come true—I’d love to do it, it would be incredible.”
In 2009, AfterEllen.com, a lesbian media website, recognized her as one of the top 100 most attractive women in film.
She made a special appearance on NCIS: Los Angeles as an insurance agent and street racer. In addition, she played the role of Amy Hanamoa, the wife of a slain police officer, in an episode of Hawaii Five-0. Lachman also guest starred on an episode of Torchwood, a spin-off of Doctor Who, during its fourth season titled “Miracle Day.”
Furthermore, Variety reported in 2011 that Dichen Lachman would become a regular cast member on Being Human. She also had a small role as a guest at a gaming convention in Season 5, episode 8 of the web series The Guild.
Lachman was announced to join the pilot Last Resort for ABC, led by Shawn Ryan, in 2012. She then had a main role in the show’s 13 episodes. Additionally, she made a guest appearance in the second season of the web series, Husbands, written by Jane Espenson.
In 2014, Dichen Lachman embarked on a filming project in Canada and joined the cast of The 100 as the character Anya. She also made multiple appearances on ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The world premiere of Too Late, a film starring Lachman, took place at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 11, 2015. Lachman also played the leading role of Reileen Kawahara in the Netflix series Altered Carbon, based on the book by Richard K. Morgan. The first season of the show was released on February 2, 2018.
Furthermore, in 2018, Lachman took on the recurring character of Frankie in the third season of Animal Kingdom. She later made guest appearances on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Altered Carbon in 2020 and also had a part in the movie Bad Therapy.
Dichen Lachman became a part of the primary ensemble of Severance, a show that debuted on Apple TV+ in 2022. She played the role of Ms. Casey, a counselor specializing in wellness.
The series was highly praised by critics and viewers. Lachman was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Drama Series at the 2nd Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards.
After playing the bad guy Soyona Santos in Jurassic World Dominion, Lachman was later revealed to be playing the main character in Steven Brand’s dark thriller Joe Baby.
Personal Life
In January 2015, she tied the knot with American actor Maximilian Osinski and welcomed their daughter in May of the same year.
Net Worth
Dichen Lachman earns most of her income through her career as a highly acclaimed actress in both film and television. Her significant wealth is a result of her extensive experience in the industry. With an estimated net worth of $2 million, she, her husband, children, and family reside in a luxurious mansion. Her total fortune is a combination of her salary, wages, and other assets.
