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Sara Rue Biography

Birth Name:Sara Forbes Schlackman

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • At the 2004 Indianapolis International Film Festival, she won the Special Jury Prize for Performance for her work in "A Slipping-Down Life․"
  • Has supported the charitable organization Project Angel Food
  • Started acting at the age of nine after being cast in the film "Rocket Gibraltar․"
  • Has worked in stage productions for the Ensemble Studio Theatre
  • Is an avid poker player
  • Was taught how to drive by actress Debra Jo Rupp
  • Was taught how to juggle by actress Glenn Close

Awards

  • 2004Special Jury Prize-Performance: winner
  • 2009Ashland Independent Film Award-Best Acting Ensemble: Feature: winner