Sarah McElligott

Sarah McElligott

47 · Born: Apr 20, 1978

Personal Details

BornApr 20, 1978

Biography

Sarah, originally from Upstate New York, embarked on her acting career in Orlando, Florida, where she honed her craft under the guidance of renowned instructor Yvonne Suhor at Art Sake Acting Studio, specializing in Meisner Technique and Film Acting.

Her breakthrough came when she landed a role in the music video "Higher" for the band Creed, followed by a string of leading roles in independent films, commercials, and stage productions at esteemed venues such as the Valencia Arts Center, Warehouse Theatre, and Fringe Festivals, earning numerous accolades, including Best Show and Best Actress awards.

Sarah relocated to Los Angeles in 2003 and quickly secured the leading role of Melissa Cherry in FOX Searchlight's The Onion Movie (2008),starring alongside Steven Seagal and Len Cariou. This role led to her being featured as one of "Today's Girl" on Maxim.com.

Throughout her career, Sarah has made notable appearances on television shows, including TNT's Rizzoli & Isles (2010),Joss Whedon's Dollhouse (2009),Damon Wayans's sketch comedy show The Underground (2006),Monk (2002),and the sitcom Hot Properties (2005),starring Nicole Sullivan and Sofía Vergara.

In addition to her television work, Sarah has appeared in several indie films, such as Love and Death in Los Angeles (2012) and Open Gate (2011),sharing the screen with notable actors Tyler Hoechlin, Agnes Bruckner, and William Sadler.

Sarah's theatrical credits include understudying the lead role of Ann in "All My Sons" at The Geffen Playhouse, performing the lead in "Why Things Burn" at the Mint, producing, writing, and performing in the all-female sketch comedy group "One Hott Mess," and sketch comedy in several late-night Serial Killers at Sacred Fools Playhouse. She has also studied improv at Second City and participated in Elizabeth Gamza's master scene study class at The Raven Playhouse.

Career

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2018
Good Deed
Good Deed as Sarah
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2017
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2011
Open Gate
Open Gate as Charla
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2008
The Onion Movie
The Onion Movie as Melissa Cherry