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Sarah Chalke Biography

Birth Name:Sarah Louise Christine Chalke

Birth Place:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has served as a spokesperson for charities benefiting breast cancer research
  • Well-known for raising awareness for Kawasaki's Disease, a relatively unknown illness, following her son's diagnosis
  • Started acting at the age of eight in local musical theatre productions
  • Quote: "(On how "Scrubs" changed her life) "Before getting 'Scrubs,' I had always threatened myself I'd have to become a dental hygienist if I quit acting - to me, that would be the hardest job․ I would tell myself, 'Just stick it out for a little longer․' It definitely was a turning point․""
  • Best known for her roles on "Scrubs" and "Roseanne․"
  • Became a naturalized American citizen in 2008
  • Fluently speaks German and French

Awards

  • 1999Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2000Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
  • 2002OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2002OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a New Comedy Series: winner
  • 2003OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress - Comedy: nominated
  • 2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2004TV Land Award-Irreplaceable Replacement: nominated
  • 2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2005OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006TV Land Award-The Most Irreplaceable Replacement: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actress: nominated
  • 2007OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
  • 2008OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2008Innovator Award-: winner
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actress: nominated
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated
  • 2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 2021Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2023Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2024Leo-Best Lead Performance Dramatic Series: nominated