Morgan Saylor Biography

Fast Facts

• Started acting at a young age, with one of her most visible early roles being an uncredited appearance on "The Sopranos" as a young Meadow
• After her family moved to Atlanta while she was in the third grade, she attended an open casting call and was picked up by a talent agency
• Quote: "[on fame] "I find it very exciting to get recognized․ But when I'm at home, really nothing is different․""
• Quote: "Red carpets seem so glamorous, but you're really just standing there sweating and worrying your hair is going to fall․"
• Rose to stardom playing primarily sullen, brooding characters like Dana Brody on "Homeland․"
• Bought her first apartment in New York sight unseen based on a listing in the New York Times
• Developed an interest in fashion after having to choose dresses for the red carpet and doing photo shoots in designer clothing
• On her off days she enjoys sleeping late, watching movies, cooking and going to the beach
• Pictures of her were featured in a 2012 issue of "Vanity Fair․"
• Though she sees the humor in spoofs of "Homeland" done by such shows as "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons," they also make her self-conscious the way a caricature would