As her father is an American archaeologist, she was named after
Lavinia, a king's daughter in the Greek mythology.
Is fluent in English and has a degree in modern dance.
Lavinia Wilson lives with actor Barnaby Metschurat (three sons). Aside from acting, she studied at the University of Hagen philosophy, history and sociology.
Studied politics, philosophy and archeology in Munich, but abandoned
after three months.