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Sarah Bolger Biography

Birth Name:Sarah Bolger

Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received an Irish Film and Television Award in 2010 for best actress in a supporting role - television for "The Tudors․"
Is the sister of actress Emma Bolger
Got her big break at the age of 11, when she was cast in the film "In America․"
Quote: "[on her career] "I've been so fortunate․ I don't take anything for granted․""
Best known for playing Christy in "In America" and Mary Tudor in "The Tudors․"
Frequently works on projects involving nobility
Has served as a minister of the Eucharist

Awards

2003WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2004CFCA Award-Most Promising Performer: nominated
2004Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
2004Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2004INOCA-Best Breakthrough: nominated
2004IFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2004Sierra Award-Youth in Film: nominated
2004OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2004OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
2004OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Female: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Female: winner
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama: nominated
2009IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Film: nominated
2010IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Television: winner
2011IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Television: nominated
2014BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2014BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2018IFTA Award-Best Actress in a Lead Role - Film: nominated
2019Electric Shadows Award-Best Actor: winner
2019BritFlicks Award-Best Actor: winner
2019Festival Trophy-Best Actress: winner
2020Palmarés Sombra-Best Actress: winner