Morgan Saylor, an American actress born in Chicago, developed a passion for acting at a young age.
Her early endeavors in theater led her to perform in local and regional stage productions.
In 2009, Morgan landed the role of Dana Brody on Showtime's critically acclaimed series "Homeland".
The show was filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina, allowing her to balance her acting career with her education by attending public high school.
Following the show's conclusion, Morgan relocated to New York in 2013.
Based in Brooklyn, she has since alternated between theatrical productions and feature films.
She has shared the screen with notable actors such as Kevin Costner in Disney's "McFarland".
Morgan also originated the role of Penny in "When We Were Young and Unafraid" at the Manhattan Theatre Club and starred as Leah in the Sundance-breakout film "White Girl".
As of 2017, Morgan pursued her interest in mathematics by enrolling at the University of Chicago.
In 2019, she starred in the Amazon Studios film "Blow the Man Down".
As of 2020, Morgan continues her academic journey at Columbia University.