Anja Herden (* 1970) is a German actress. After training at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, she performed on various stages, and became a permanent member of the ensemble at Schauspiel Köln, Volkstheater Wien and Schauspiel Hannover. Herden is known to a wider audience for numerous leading roles in film and television productions. She has been nominated for the Nestroy Theater Prize for her artistic work.