Dichen Lachman
Dichen Lachman (DEE-chən LAK-mən) (born 22 February 1982) is a Nepali-born Australian and Tibetan actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Katya Kinski in the soap opera Neighbours (2005–2007), Sierra in Joss Whedon's science fiction drama series Dollhouse (2009–2010), and Ms. Casey in Severance (2022–present).
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- University of Adelaide · Norwood Morialta High School · St Mary's College · Gilles Street Primary School
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Dichen Lachman (DEE-chən LAK-mən) (born 22 February 1982) is a Nepali-born Australian and Tibetan actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Katya Kinski in the soap opera Neighbours (2005–2007), Sierra in Joss Whedon's science fiction drama series Dollhouse (2009–2010), and Ms. Casey in Severance (2022–present).
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Dichen Lachman (born 1982) is an Australian actress. The actress was born in Kathmandu. Dichen Lachman studied at Gilles Street Primary School, Norwood Morialta High School and St Mary's College, among others.
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Early life and education
Early life and education
Lachman has starred in numerous television series, including Being Human (2012), Last Resort (2012–2013), Altered Carbon (2018–2020), and starred as Jiaying in the superhero drama series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Lachman has also appeared in numerous films, including Lust for Love (2014), Too Late (2015), Bad Therapy (2020), and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024). She also portrayed Soyona Santos in the Jurassic Park film Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and animated series Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024–2025).
Dichen Lachman was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. She moved to Adelaide, Australia, in the early 1990s with her family. Her father is Australian and her mother is Tibetan. She attended West Lakes Primary School, Gilles Street Primary School, Norwood Morialta High School, St Mary's College, Adelaide, Annesley College, and the University of Adelaide.
Career
Career
Lachman first filmed an ad in Australia for Wanadoo, which aired in the United Kingdom. In 2005, she joined the cast of the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Katya Kinski. She had auditioned for the role of Elle Robinson, but the producers decided to create the part of Katya for her. Lachman played a small role in the feature film Aquamarine. After she finished shooting the role of Aaren in the film Bled, Lachman joined the cast of the film Aztec Rex in Hawaii. In an interview with The Soap Show, Lachman said she had appeared on the BBC television show Ready Steady Cook while visiting England in late 2006. In the interview, she explained that she was in Los Angeles to advance her acting career, but said she would love to work in the UK and Australia. On 26 March 2008, it was announced that Lachman would portray Sierra in the television series Dollhouse, created by Joss Whedon. In an interview with ScifiNow in 2009, Lachman responded to the rumour that she would star in an upcoming television show based on Star Wars by saying, "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." She was named one of the 100 hottest women on screen for 2009, by the lesbian media site AfterEllen.com. "What a privilege to be there," she said. She guest starred as an insurance agent/street racer on NCIS: Los Angeles. She also appeared as Amy Hanamoa, the widow of a murdered police officer, in an episode of Hawaii Five-0. Lachman made a guest appearance in an episode of the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, for its fourth series Torchwood: Miracle Day. Additionally, in 2011 it was announced in Variety that Lachman would be joining the cast of Being Human as a series regular. In 2012, it was announced Lachman would be joining the Shawn Ryan–driven pilot Last Resort for ABC, and she subsequently appeared as a main character during the show's 13-episode run. She also guest starred in the second season of the Jane Espenson scripted web series, Husbands. Between 2010 and 2013, while working on other productions, Lachman and her close friend Anton King produced Lust for Love. King wrote the script in 2010 and used Kickstarter to raise funds to make the movie. The initial goal was to raise US$70,000; however, when the deadline was reached on 11 November 2011 more than 1,500 people had pledged money, with a final figure of US$101,030. To complete the movie, additional funds were raised through friends and family. British filmmaker Jack Wylson came on board as a producer, Australian actor Adam J. Yeend as co-producer, and Adam Bricker as director of photography. In 2014, Lachman began shooting in Canada, where she joined the cast of The 100 in the role of Anya and had a recurring role on ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. On 11 June 2015, a new movie called Too Late, starring Lachman, was released during the Los Angeles Film Festival. On 22 October 2015, it was announced that Lachman landed a recurring role on the third season of Michael Bay's action-adventure TNT series The Last Ship. Lachman had been cast as Jesse, a helicopter pilot who lives off-the-grid. She starred as Reileen Kawahara in Netflix's original television series, Altered Carbon, an adaptation of the 2002 novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan. The first season was released on 2 February 2018. Also starting in 2018, Lachman began a recurring role as Frankie on Animal Kingdom during its third season. In 2020, she returned for small story arcs on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Altered Carbon, and she also appeared in the film Bad Therapy. In 2022, Lachman joined the main cast of Severance, which premiered on Apple TV+. She appeared as Ms. Casey, a wellness counselor. The series received acclaim from critics and audiences, with Lachman being nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama at the 2nd Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards. Soon after she appeared as antagonist Soyona Santos in the 2022 film Jurassic World Dominion. Lachman was then announced as the titular character in Steven Brand's noir thriller Joe Baby. In 2024, she was announced to star in the dark thriller, Unholy Night, alongside Ed Speleers and Ed Westwick. She also reprised her role from Jurassic World Dominion in Jurassic World: Chaos Theory. In November 2025, it was revealed that Dichen Lachman joined the cast of The Legend of Zelda live-action film as Impa.
Personal life
Personal life
Lachman moved to Los Angeles shortly after she finished with the Australian TV drama Neighbours in 2007. She married American actor Maximilian Osinski in January 2015, and gave birth to their daughter in May 2015.

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- 1.Dichen Lachman. The Name Engine.
- 2.Cinema Pla'net. Let's Talk #55 - Dichen Lachman. 9 January 2019.
- 3.Dichen Lachman - Actress. TV Insider. 2023-03-14.
- 4.Topel, Fred. Dichen Lachman on Dollhouse. CraveOnline. 5 May 2009.
- 5.Dichen Lachman Interview. Syfy UK blog. 11 December 2010.
- 6.Dichen Lachman. Supanova Pop Culture Expo.
- 7.Swift, Lynn. Neighbours Made Me Famous!. ATV Network. 9 March 2010.
- 8.Ausiello, Michael. Breaking: Battlestar Stud Playing Dollhouse with Dushku. TV Guide. 27 March 2008.
- 9.Kristin Dos Santos. Dollhouse Casting Alert!. E!. 26 March 2008.
- 10.Dichen Lachman to star in Star Wars tv series?. Whedonesque.com. 25 August 2009.
- 11.Ellis, Scott. Doll of role has this star on rise. The Sydney Morning Herald. 31 May 2009.
- 12.Ausiello, Michael. Exclusive: Torchwood Adds All My Children Vet Havins, Dollhouse Alum Lachman. TVLine. 5 January 2011.
- 13.Weisman, Jon. 'Being Human' adds Lachman to cast. Variety. 29 June 2011.
- 14.Ausiello, Michael. Dollhouse Alumna Dichen Lachman Boards ABC's Undersea Drama Pilot Last Resort. TVLine. 8 April 2012.
- 15.Vary, Adam B. 'Husbands': EP and star on season 2 of their gay-marriage web series – EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS. Entertainment Weekly. 28 June 2012.
- 16.Kickstarter
- 17.Lust For Love. 1 August 2013.
- 18.Bricker, Tierney. The 100 Casting Scoop: Dollhouse Alum to Guest Star on the CW's New Drama. E!. 13 January 2014.
- 19.Nikki M. James Joins 'BrainDead'; 'The Last Ship' Casts 2. Deadline Hollywood. 22 October 2015.
- 20.'Altered Carbon': James Purefoy, Martha Higareda & 2 Others Cast in Netflix Series. Deadline TV. 4 August 2016.
- 21.Verhoeven, Beatrice. 'This Is Us,' 'Succession,' 'Severance' Lead 2022 HCA TV Nominations. The Hollywood Reporter. 2022-07-07.
- 22.Grobar, Matt. 'Severance's Dichen Lachman, Willa Fitzgerald, Ron Perlman & Harvey Keitel To Topline Noir 'Joe Baby' directed by Steven Brand. Deadline. 2022-06-27.
- 23.Ntim, Zac. Ed Speleers, Ed Westwick & Dichen Lachman To Star In Dark Thriller 'Unholy Night'; Grandave International To Launch At EFM. Deadline. 2024-02-08.
- 24.Boccella, Maggie. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 2 Clip Reintroduces a Sinister Dominion Foe. Collider. 21 October 2024.
- 25.Marnell, Blair. Leaked Footage From Sony's Live-Action Legend Of Zelda Movie Emerges, Showing Off Zelda And More. Gamespot. 16 November 2025.
- 26.Grobar, Matt. Sam Neill Final Film Is 'The Legend Of Zelda'; Dichen Lachman & Yvonne Strahovski Also Set – The Dish. Deadline Hollywood. August 6, 2026.
- 27.Mello, David. Dichen Lachman is a Mom!. Whedonopolis. 28 May 2015.
- 28.And the Winners Are. from Best. Ever. TV. Awards 2015: And the Winners Are!. E! Online.
- 29.Hipes, Patrick. SAG Awards Nominations: The Complete List. Deadline. 2023-01-11.
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