Morgan Saylor

Birth Name:

Morgan Saylor

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actress

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
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
Quote: "Red carpets seem so glamorous, but you're really just standing there sweating and worrying your hair is going to fall․"
Quote: "[on fame] "I find it very exciting to get recognized․ But when I'm at home, really nothing is different․""
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

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