Lara Croft was played by Angelina Jolie.
Angelina Jolie . Jolie 's starring role as the video game heroine Lara Croft in Lara Croft : Tomb Raider ( 2001 ) established her as a leading Hollywood actress . Lara Croft . She has also appeared in video game sequels , printed adaptations , a series of animated short films , feature films ( portrayed by Angelina Jolie ) , and merchandise related to the series .