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Sarah Hyland Biography

Birth Name:Sarah Jane Hyland

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

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 2012, she became a member of the Nintendo 3DS ad campaign
Was nominated in 2000 for a Young Artist Award for her role in "Annie․"
Underwent a kidney transplant in 2012 after enduring a lifelong battle with kidney dysplasia
Studied at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan
Started acting professionally at the age of 5 when she was cast in "Private Parts․"
Quote: "[on family] "You know that family is going to be there for you no matter what․ My dad gave me a freakin' kidney! But it's also the families that you create outside of your family․""
Attended school with fellow actors Gregory Malek-Jones, Paul Iacono, Taylor Momsen and Andrea Bowen
Spent much of her youth traveling the country with her father while he acted at different theaters
Has been featured in a commercial for Olive Garden

2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film or TV Movie - Young Ensemble: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Female Breakout Star: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Blimp Award-Favorite Family TV Actress: winner
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated