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Birth Place: Tampa, FL, USA

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Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner SARAH PAULSON last appeared onstage in New York in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley’s Folly in spring 2013. Other stage appearances include the Broadway productions of Collected Stories, opposite Linda Lavin, and The Glass Menagerie alongside Jessica Lange; the Mark Taper Forum production of The Cherry Orchard opposite Alfred Molina and Annette Bening; and off-Broadway in Tracy Letts’ critically acclaimed Killer Joe. Paulson received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her portrayal of attorney Marcia Clark in FX’s critically acclaimed miniseries “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” Paulson also received a Golden Globe® Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics’ Choice Award and a Television Critics Association Award for this role. Her many additional TV credits include her performance as Linda Tripp in FX’s “Impeachment: American Crime Story” (Emmy nomination, also Executive Producer); the title role in the Netflix series, “Ratched” (also Executive Producer), which debuted at number one across 50 countries worldwide and earned Paulson a Golden Globe® nomination; the FX on Hulu Emmy-nominated limited series, “Mrs. America,” opposite Cate Blanchett; Aaron Sorkin's “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” (Golden Globe nomination); HBO’s “Coastal Elites” and “Game Change” (Emmy and Golden Globe nominations); ten installments of Ryan’s Murphy’s award-winning television series “American Horror Story,” where she also made her directorial debut with the 78-minute crossover episode, “Return to Murder House.” Paulson has received five Emmy® nominations for her roles in the franchise, as well as two Critics’ Choice Awards for her roles in the anthology series. Paulson’s many film credits include Warner Bros.’ Ocean’s 8; Todd Haynes’ critically acclaimed Carol alongside Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara; Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave, which received an Academy Award® for Best Picture. She has also appeared in Steven Spielberg’s The Post opposite Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep; Aneesh Chaganty’s Run for Hulu; M. Night Shyamalan's thriller Glass for Universal; Netflix’s Bird Box opposite Sandra Bullock; DreamWorks Animation’s Abominable. Other film credits include Martha Marcy May Marlene; Down with Love; What Women Want, The Other Sister. Upcoming, she will executive produce and star in Searchlight’s horror thriller, Dust; will appear in Bruce Norris’ film adaptation of his Pulitzer, Tony, and Olivier award-winning play, Clybourne Park, directed by Pam MacKinnon; and in Bad Robot’s series adaptation of Glennon Doyle’s memoir, “Untamed.”

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Sarah Paulson STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Second Stage Original Broadway Production, 2023
Antoinette "Toni" Lafayette

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Sally Talley

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2010
Lisa Morrison

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2009
Carrie Ann

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2008
Meg Magrath

Meg Magrath

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Harriet

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
The Daughter

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Dottie Smith

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Vesta Jackson


Sarah Paulson Movies

Levitation
[ 1997 ] Acey Rawlin
The Other Sister
[ 1999 ] Heather
Held Up
[ 1999 ] Mary
What Women Want
[ 2000 ] Annie
Bug
[ 2002 ] Eilleen
Down with Love
[ 2003 ] Vikki Hiller
The Notorious Bettie Page
[ 2005 ] Bunny Yeager
Serenity
[ 2005 ] Dr. Caron
Swimmers
[ 2005 ] Merrill
Griffin & Phoenix
[ 2006 ] Peri
Diggers
[ 2006 ] Julie
The Spirit
[ 2008 ] Ellen
Martha Marcy May Marlene
[ 2011 ] Lucy
Fairhaven
[ 2012 ] Kate
The Time Being
[ 2012 ] Sarah
Mud
[ 2012 ] Mary Lee
12 Years a Slave
[ 2013 ] Mistress Epps
The Runner
[ 2015 ] Kate Haber
Carol
[ 2015 ] Abby Gerhard
Blue Jay
[ 2016 ] Amanda
Rebel in the Rye
[ 2017 ] Dorothy Olding
The Post
[ 2017 ] Tony Bradlee
Bird Box
[ 2018 ] Jessica
Ocean's Eight
[ 2018 ] Tammy
Abominable
[ 2019 ] Dr. Zara
Glass
[ 2019 ] Dr. Ellie Staple
The Goldfinch
[ 2019 ] Xandra
Run
[ 2020 ] Mother, Diane

Sarah Paulson TV Shows

American Crime Story
Linda Tripp, Marcia Clark
American Gothic
Merlyn Temple
American Horror Story
Lana Winters, Bette Tattler, Dot Tattler
Desperate Housewives
Lydia Lindquist
Jack & Jill
Elisa Cronkite
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Harriet Hayes

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Photos: APPROPRIATE Cast Takes Re-Opening Night Bows at the Belasco Theatre


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE  reopened at its new home at the Belasco Theater. Check out photos from inside the curtain call here!

Corey Stoll to Talk APPROPRIATE on THE VIEW Next Week


Corey Stoll is coming back to your TV screens next week! Following an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers this week, the Broadway actor will also appear on The View next Friday, April 19 to discuss his role in the play Appropriate. The episode airs from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and can also be streamed on ABC News Live weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT.

Photos: See All-New Photos of APPROPRIATE On Broadway, Reopening Tonight


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE reopened at the Belasco Theater tonight, Wednesday, April 10. Check out new photos of the production below!

Video: Corey Stoll Talks Transfer of APPROPRIATE on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS


On Monday, Corey Stoll joined Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the play Appropriate and how moving into a bigger space has affected the show and the audience. Following its transfer, the show is currently running at the Belasco Theatre through June 23rd. Watch the video!

Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON


Watch Sarah Paulson discuss starring in Appropriate on Broadway, Beyonce, and play a game of Face It Challenge with Jimmy Fallon on THE TONIGHT SHOW in the videos here!

Photos: Annette Bening Visits Daughter Ella Beatty at APPROPRIATE


Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, taking over for Elle Fanning. Beatty officially began performances earlier this week. Stopping by to show her support was Beatty's mother, actress Annette Bening. Check out photos here!

Photos: Ella Beatty Takes First Bows in APPROPRIATE on Broadway


Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, and officially began performances. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her first bows here!

APPROPRIATE On Broadway Announces General Rush And Digital Lottery


The Broadway production of APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Lila Neugebauer, has announced the general rush and digital lottery policy for the show's  final extension at the Belasco Theater.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

Up on the Marquee: APPROPRIATE Moves to the Belasco Theatre


The critically-acclaimed Second Stage Theater production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, directed by Lila Neugebauer and starring Sarah Paulson, is transferring to the Belasco Theater. Check out photos of the new marquee!

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director


Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Father/Daughter Jon Jon Briones and Isa Briones Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway


Jon Jon Briones and daughter Isa Briones will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown on Broadway as ‘Hermes’ and ‘Eurydice,’ We have all of the details!

Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala


New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!

Ella Beatty To Join The Company Of Broadway's APPROPRIATE


Broadway's critically acclaimed production of APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will to welcome actress Ella Beatty to its cast when the production continues its limited  extended engagement at the Belasco Theatre in March.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 14, 2024


Happy Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

APPROPRIATE Cancels Performances This Week Due to COVID


Due to COVID among the company, Second Stage Theater has canceled performances of Appropriate. Learn more about the cancellation dates.

APPROPRIATE Will Transfer to Belasco Theater; Extends Through June


The Second Stage Theater production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer and starring Sarah Paulson, is extending its run and will transfer to the Belasco Theater. We have all the details!

Character Breakdown: APPROPRIATE Cast Unpacks Their Roles


In this video, watch as the cast of Appropriate chats about their roles in the new Broadway play.

How Many Shows This Season Are By Pulitzer Prize Winners and Finalists?


This time, the reader question was: Are there a lot of new productions by Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists this season, or does it just seem that way?

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 2, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sarah Paulson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sarah Paulson been in?

Sarah Paulson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sarah Paulson been in?

Sarah Paulson has not appeared in the West End.

What is Sarah Paulson next theatre project?

Sarah Paulson's next show will be Appropriate which opens on 12/18/2023 on Broadway.

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