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Mia Sara Biography

Birth Name:Mia Sarapocciello

Birth Place:Brooklyn Heights, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Earned a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Timecop․"
  • Studied at Saint Anna's School in New York City
  • Married Brian Henson, son of Muppets creator Jim Henson, in 2012
  • Began appearing in commercials and school plays as a young girl
  • Studied acting under actor, director and writer Roy London
  • Best known for her roles in the films "Ferris Beuller's Day Off," "Legend" and "Timecop․"
  • Enjoys flying and received a private pilot license in 1994

Awards

  • 1995Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner