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Quick facts for kids Diora Baird
Baird in 2003
Born	(1983-04-06) April 6, 1983 (age 42) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	2004–present
Spouse(s)	Jonathan Togo ​ ​ (m. 2013; div. 2016)​
Children	2

Diora Lynn Baird (born April 6, 1983) is an American actress and a former model. She is known for her roles in movies like Wedding Crashers and the TV series Cobra Kai.

Early Life and Modeling

Baird was born in Miami, Florida. Her mother, who was also a model, signed her up for acting classes to help her become more outgoing. In high school, she became the vice president of her school's drama club, the Thespian Society.

When she was 17, Baird moved to Los Angeles to start her acting career. To make money while looking for acting jobs, she worked in many different roles. She was a salesperson, a caterer, a waitress, and even a clown at children's parties.

Eventually, she began a successful modeling career. She worked with the famous clothing brand Guess? and was signed to the Elite Model Management agency in Miami.

Acting Career

Baird began her acting career in 2004 with small roles. Her first big movie role was in the 2005 comedy Wedding Crashers. After that, she appeared in other movies like Accepted.

In 2006, she had a major role in the horror movie The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. She also starred in the horror film 30 Days of Night: Dark Days and the comedy Stan Helsing.

Baird has appeared in many popular TV shows. She had guest roles in Two and a Half Men, Psych, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. From 2018, she has played the recurring role of Shannon Keene in the popular series Cobra Kai.

She has also worked on projects for the comedy website Funny or Die and appeared in music videos for bands like The Black Keys and Maroon 5.

Personal Life

Baird was married to actor Jonathan Togo from 2013 to 2016. They have one child together. Baird has a second child, born in 2025.

Selected Filmography

Film

Television