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Sarah Paulson Biography

Birth Name:Sarah Catharine Paulson

Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Won the 2013 Critics' Choice Award for best Supporting Actress for her role in "American Horror Story: Asylum․"
  • Named honoree of the 2018 Steppenwolf Wome in the Arts luncheon
  • Received a Robert Altman Award for her role in "Mud" at the Independent Spirit Awards in 2014
  • Studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • Made her professional debut in an off-Broadway production at the age of 12
  • Quote: "If I had my druthers, I would be working in all different mediums, forever․"
  • Frequently collaborated on projects with creator Ryan Murphy

Awards

  • 2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2011Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2012ACCA TV-Best Supporting Actress (TV Movie or Mini-Series): winner
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
  • 2012Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2013Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2013BFCC Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries: winner
  • 2013Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
  • 2013PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2014Robert Altman Award-: winner
  • 2014Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2014Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2014Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2014NCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2014OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Limited Series: winner
  • 2015Chainsaw Award-Best TV Actress: winner
  • 2015Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
  • 2015Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2016ACCA TV-Best Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: winner
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actress: winner
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2016IGN Award-Best TV Actress: nominated
  • 2016INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: winner
  • 2016OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: winner
  • 2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie: winner
  • 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
  • 2016TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: winner
  • 2016iHorror Award-Best Female Performance - Horror Series: nominated
  • 2017Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: winner
  • 2017Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actress: winner
  • 2017Chainsaw Award-Best TV Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2017Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2018Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actress: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2019Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actress of the Decade: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actress of the Decade: winner
  • 2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Drama Movie Star: nominated
  • 2019The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
  • 2020Fright Meter Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
  • 2021CCA Super Award-Best Villain in a Series: nominated
  • 2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 2021HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama: nominated
  • 2021SFCS Award-Best Villain: nominated
  • 2021Queerty-TV Performance: winner
  • 2021Mommie Dearest Worst Screen Mom of the Year Award-: winner
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or TV Movie: winner
  • 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2022Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2022Queerty-TV Performance: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
  • 2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated