Laken Lockridge is a fictional character from the American soap opera Santa Barbara. She was first portrayed by American actress Julie Ronnie from July 29, 1984 to September 12, 1985, and she returned for a Christmas episode on December 24, 1985. Susan Marie Snyder played the role from May 15, 1987 to January 22, 1988, and the final actress to portray the role was Shell Danielson, from May 31, 1990 to July 19, 1991. Mary Beth Evans unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of Laken.