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My Take
Sarah Paulson is my favorite kind of actor: the one who became a star by being undeniably good rather than conveniently famous. Her Emmy-winning work showed how completely she can disappear into a role while keeping a live wire of intelligence visible underneath. She moves between television, film, and theater without treating any of them as a step down, and her LaGuardia training shows in the discipline of every choice. Time magazine naming her one of the world's most influential people felt less like hype than overdue bookkeeping. She earned her place one transformation at a time, and I find that career shape genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sarah Paulson
- Name (Japanese)
- サラ・ポールソン
- Reading
- さら・ぽーるそん
- Born
- December 17, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sarah Paulson born?
Born December 17, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Sarah Paulson from?
Sarah Paulson is from Tampa, Florida, United States.
What does Sarah Paulson do?
Sarah Paulson works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.