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BIO

Sarah Sokolovic is an American actress known for her work on stage, television, and film. She was born on June 16, 1980, in Long Island, New York, and grew up in nearby Ronkonkoma. Sokolovic attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and later earned a BFA in acting from SUNY Purchase.


Sokolovic made her Broadway debut in 2013 in the play "The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World," which tells the true story of three sisters from New Hampshire who form a band at the urging of their father. Sokolovic played the role of Dot, the eldest sister who is both the band's manager and its harshest critic. The play received mixed reviews, but Sokolovic's performance was widely praised. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her work in the production.
In 2014, Sokolovic appeared in the off-Broadway play "Detroit," which tells the story of two couples whose lives intersect in a suburb of Detroit. Sokolovic played the role of Sharon, a woman who is struggling with addiction and trying to hold her life together. The play received critical acclaim, with Sokolovic's performance singled out for praise. She won a Theatre World Award for her work in the production.
Sokolovic has also appeared in a number of other off-Broadway productions, including "The Call" at Playwrights Horizons, "Relatively Speaking" at the Roundabout Theatre Company, and "The Goldilocks Zone" at the Ensemble Studio Theatre.
In addition to her stage work, Sokolovic has appeared in several television shows and films. She had a recurring role on the FX series "The Good Wife," playing the character of Jenna Villette. She also appeared in the HBO series "Big Little Lies," playing the character of Tori Bachman. On the big screen, Sokolovic has appeared in films such as "Every Secret Thing," "Cold Comes the Night," and "Stella's Last Weekend."
Sokolovic is also a talented writer. She wrote and starred in the off-Broadway play "Documentary: A Suicide Narrative," which tells the story of a woman who is making a documentary about her own suicide. The play received critical acclaim, with Sokolovic's writing and performance both praised. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for her work in the production.
Sokolovic's most recent work includes a recurring role on the Netflix series "Ozark," playing the character of Agent Maya Miller. She also appeared in the film "Molly's Game," directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Co-Production, 2011
Performer


Movies

Cold Comes the Night
[ 2013 ] Gwen
La vida inesperada
[ 2013 ] Holly
Every Secret Thing
[ 2014 ] Maveen Lyttle
7 Splinters in Time
[ 2018 ] Chess Girl

TV Shows

Big Little Lies
Tori Bachman

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Sarah Sokolovic, The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World

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PLAYING ON AIR Announces Summer Season Featuring Tonya Pinkins, Julie Halston, Condola Rashad and More

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7 SPLINTERS IN TIME Gets Los Angeles Premiere

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NBC Shares Primetime Schedule for 4/23-5/20

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule for 4/23-5/20
The Cast of HBO's BIG LITTLE LIES Continues to Grow

According to Variety, the cast for "Big Little Lies" continues to grow.The second season of the HBO drama is bringing back Kathryn Newton as Abigail Carlson, Robin Weigert as Dr. Amanda Reisman, Sarah Sokolovic as Tori Bachman, and Merrin Dungey as Detective Adrienne Quinlan. In addition, Newton and Sokolovic have been upped to series regulars while Dungey and Weigert will recur. Season 2 will also see the additions of Crystal Fox as Elizabeth Howard, and Mo McRae as Michael Perkins. Fox will be a series regular and McRae will recur.
2018 Tribeca Film Festival Unveils TRIBECA IMMERSIVE PROGRAM

The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, has been the premier curator of cutting-edge interactive storytelling for more than a decade. The 2018 Tribeca Immersive program showcases works by artists who are pushing boundaries, using technology to tell stories and create new experiences. The Virtual Arcade lineup, presented by AT&T, includes 21 world premiere VR/AR exhibits as well as five Storyscapes experiences in competition. The program takes place at the Tribeca Festival Hub from April 20-28. A new addition to Tribeca Immersive is Tribeca Cinema360, a VR theater featuring four curated screening programs of 360° mobile content, running April 21-28. The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 18-29, 2018.
Hollywood Celebrates the 22nd Annual SAG AWARDS; All the Winners!

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Showtime Announces Fall Premiere Dates for HOMELAND and THE AFFAIR

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VIDEO: Showtime Releases Official Trailer for HOMELAND Season 5

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Showtime Announces Fall Premiere Dates for HOMELAND and THE AFFAIR

Today, SHOWTIME announced that the highly anticipated fifth season of the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning hit drama series HOMELAND will premiere on Sunday, October 4th at 9 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the second season premiere of the Golden Globe-winning drama THE AFFAIR at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
VIDEO: Showtime Reveals First Look at New Season of HOMELAND

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Miranda Otto & More Join Showtime's HOMELAND as Season 5 Series Regulars

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Lesser America's WYOMING Begins Tonight

Lesser America is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of Wyoming by Brian Watkins. In 2013, we produced Brian's short piece, 'Study That House' as part of Just Right Just Now. We're elated to have him back, with a biting, brilliant family drama about buried memories of a confounding childhood crime. The play will also feature all three founding Lesser Americans, together on stage for the first time in years.
Lesser America's WYOMING Begins Jan 15

Lesser America is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of Wyoming by Brian Watkins. In 2013, we produced Brian's short piece, 'Study That House' as part of Just Right Just Now. We're elated to have him back, with a biting, brilliant family drama about buried memories of a confounding childhood crime. The play will also feature all three founding Lesser Americans, together on stage for the first time in years.
Daniel Abeles, Carter Hudson & More to Star in WYOMING at TNC in 2015

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) will present Lesser America's World Premiere of Brian Watkins' (My Daughter Keeps Our Hammer with The Flea) family drama Wyoming, January 15-31 at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue between 9th and 10th Street).
|the claque| Kicks Off THE QUICK AND DIRTIES Series Today

|the claque|, New York's favorite arts and performance conglomerate, is proud to announce its fourth annual production of The Quick and Dirties (The QuaDs): Q4, playing at The Sheen Center in late May and early June of 2014.
|the claque| Announces Casting for THE QUICK AND DIRTIES Series, May-June 2014

|the claque|, New York's favorite arts and performance conglomerate, is proud to announce its fourth annual production of The Quick and Dirties (The QuaDs): Q4, playing at The Sheen Center in late May and early June of 2014.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sarah Sokolovic been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World.

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