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Sarah Chalke

Birth Name:
Sarah Louise Christine Chalke
Birth Place:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Sarah Chalke

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 AwardWinner
  • 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
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