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'''Sarah Anne Wayne Callies''' (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress who is best known for her roles as [[Sara Tancredi]] in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television series ''[[Prison Break]]'' and [[Lori Grimes]] in [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]]'s ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]''.
'''Sarah Anne Wayne Callies''' (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress who played [[Sara Tancredi]] in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television series ''[[Prison Break]]'' and [[Lori Grimes]] in [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]]'s ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 14:28, 14 July 2014

Sarah Wayne Callies
Callies at the 2012 Comic-Con in San Diego
Born
Sarah Anne Wayne Callies

(1977-06-01) June 1, 1977 (age 47)
La Grange, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
SpouseJosh Winterhalt (m. 2002)
Children1

Sarah Anne Wayne Callies (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress who played Sara Tancredi in the Fox television series Prison Break and Lori Grimes in AMC's The Walking Dead.

Early life

Callies was born in La Grange, Illinois and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii with her family when she was one. Her parents are professors at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Throughout her youth, she expressed an interest in acting through participating in various school plays at the independent Punahou School. After graduating from high school, she entered Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. In conjunction with her studies, she continued her involvement in theatre. She continued her education at Denver's National Theater Conservatory, where she obtained her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2002.[1]

Career

Callies at the 2012 Comic-Con in San Diego

Callies' first role on television was as Kate O'Malley, a recurring part on the short-lived CBS show Queens Supreme. Her first starring role was as Detective Jane Porter on The WB's Tarzan.

After making various guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Dragnet (2003), and NUMB3RS, Callies gained a starring role on Fox's Prison Break as Sara Tancredi. Her role lasted from 2005 through 2009. According to Prison Break's executive producer Matt Olmstead, although he, the writers, the network, and Callies herself all wanted her to stay on the show the character was written out related to contract disputes.[2] She stated through a spokesperson to TV Guide in Fall 2007:

"As hard as we all tried, the Prison Break powers that be and I were unable to find a way to meet both the needs of the story and the needs of my family. We parted wishing each other well. I had a wonderful time working with the creative team and have a world of respect for all of them; they took great care of Sara. I'm also enormously grateful to the fans. They've been so gracious and supportive, and I hope they continue to enjoy the show."[2]

However, in March 2008, Olmstead stated that the character of Sara is still alive and would return in Season 4 of Prison Break. Though the character Sara Tancredi appeared to have a violent death, Olmstead stated "...we realized that there was actually a way she could still be alive."[3] When asked by Kirstin of E! whether the fans' overwhelming response to her death had factored in, Executive Producer Matt Olmstead admitted it had indeed influenced the decision.[4]

Callies has also starred in two feature films - Universal Pictures' Whisper and an independent film, The Celestine Prophecy.

In April 2010, she appeared on the Fox Television drama House M.D. as a patient of the week, whose open marriage fascinates House and the team. She portrayed Lori Grimes in the AMC horror/drama series The Walking Dead, based on the comic book series of the same name, until season three.[5] Callies played one of the female lead roles in the upcoming Canadian thriller Faces in the Crowd.[6] In August 2010, Callies' first screenplay, an adaptation of Campbell Geeslin's children's book Elena's Serenade, was optioned by producer Cameron Lamb and Canadian production company The Film Farm.[7] Callies starred in the Nigerian movie Black Gold (2011).

Personal life

On July 21, 2002, Callies married Josh Winterhalt, whom she met at Dartmouth College.[8] Winterhalt is a martial arts teacher. On January 23, 2007, her publicist announced that the couple were expecting their first child. In July 2007, Callies gave birth to a girl, Keala Winterhalt.[9]

She is close friends with Prison Break co-star Wentworth Miller, saying "I have the great privilege of working opposite someone who is also a great friend. That's something that makes my work easier, it makes my time on set more fun and I think it makes the work better". She was voted one of Maxim's "The Hottest Women of Fall TV '08."[10][11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 The Celestine Prophecy Marjorie
2007 Whisper Roxanne
2008 Bittersweet Robyn
2010 Lullaby for Pi Josephine
2011 Black Gold Kate Summers
2011 Faces in the Crowd Francine
2011 Foreverland Fran
2012 Black November Kate Summers
2014 Into the Storm Allison Stone Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Jenny Rochester Episode: "Privilege"
2003 Dragnet Kathryn 'Kate' Randall Episode: "The Brass Ring"
2003 Queens Supreme Kate O'Malley Episode: "Flawed Heroes"
2003 Tarzan Officer Jane Porter 9 episodes
2004 The Secret Service Laura Kelly Unsold TV pilot
2005 Numb3rs Agent Kim Hall Episode: "Counterfeit Reality"
2005–2009 Prison Break Dr. Sara Tancredi 69 episodes
2007 Queens Supreme Kate O'Malley 4 episodes
2009 Prison Break: The Final Break Dr. Sara Tancredi TV film[12]
2010 House Julia Episode: "Open and Shut"
2010 Tangled Chloe / Sally Pilot
2010–2013 The Walking Dead Lori Grimes 27 episodes

Video games

Year Title Role
2009 Dexter: The Game Debra Morgan

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2011 Saturn Award Best Actress on Television The Walking Dead Nominated
2012 Scream Award Best Horror Actress The Walking Dead Nominated
2012 Satellite Award Best Cast - Television Series The Walking Dead Won

References

  1. ^ Gary C.W. Chun (March 20, 2006). "Prison M.D." Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved March 20, 2006.
  2. ^ a b Prison Break Exclusive: The Real Story Behind Sara's Death Ausiello Report, TVGuide.com, October 8, 2007, Retrieved March 28, 2008
  3. ^ TV Guide Editors' Blogs: Prison Break Stunner: Sarah Wayne Callies Returns!, Michael Ausiello, TVGuide.com, March 27, 2008, Retrieved March 28, 2008
  4. ^ Breaking! Prison Break Brings Back Sarah Wayne Callies! Kristin, eonline.com, March 27, 2008, Retrieved March 31, 2008
  5. ^ TV: Rick Grimes' Wife Lori Cast for AMC's 'The Walking Dead'
  6. ^ 'Faces in the Crowd' Begins Filming, Full Cast Revealed
  7. ^ "'Prison Break' actress' screenplay optioned". Hollywood reporter. 8/9/2010. Retrieved 15 November 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Sarah Wayne Callies- Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  9. ^ "Sarah Wayne Callies: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  10. ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 23, 2007). "Exclusive! Prison Break Leading Lady Pregnant! Ausiello Reports". TV Guide. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
  11. ^ Nudd, Tim (January 23, 2007). "Prison Break's Sarah Wayne Callies Is Pregnant - Pregnancy, Sarah Wayne Callies : People.com". People. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
  12. ^ "Prison break trivia". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved November 16, 2012.

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