Lauren Bowles  is an American actress who has appeared in numerous TV shows, including Arrested Development, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Judging Amy, and Private Practice. She has also appeared with Louis-Dreyfus in programs such as Seinfeld as a waitress in the diner, The New Adventures of Old Christine and Watching Ellie. Bowles has also appeared in some feature films. In April 2010, she was cast as Holly Cleary, a Wiccan, in the vampire television series, True Blood.

She currently appears on XM radio's Take Five channel, where she does features for their Five Minute Magazine.