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Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson is an American actress known for her work in TV series, such as American Gothic and Jack & Jill. Her fantastic performance in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, where she played a public prosecutor, earned her several awards, including an Emmy. Born in Tampa, Florida, Paulson began her acting career as a teenager after graduating from high school. She rose to popularity in the 1990s, appearing in TV series such as Law & Order and American Gothic. Her most successful performances were in popular shows like American Horror StoryStrip, and Game Change. Paulson also acted in some films. She played a supporting role in the film drama 12 Years a Slave, a huge hit that won three Oscars. She further played a significant role in the romantic drama Carol, also a huge success receiving six Oscar nominations.

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024)
Guest starring as Therapist
Live with Kelly and Mark (2023)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
The Bear (2022)
Guest starring as Cousin Michelle
  • Episode 2x06: Fishes (Jun 22, 2023)
CBS Mornings (2021)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
Ratched (2020)
Starring as Nurse Ratched (8 episodes)
Mrs. America (2020)
Starring as Alice Macray (9 episodes)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (2 episodes)
Feud (2017)
Guest starring as Geraldine Page
Chelsea (2016)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
American Crime Story (2016)
Starring as Marcia Clark (10 episodes)
Starring as Linda Tripp (9 episodes)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (7 episodes)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (6 episodes)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (7 episodes)
Blue (2012)
Guest starring as Lavinia (2 episodes)
American Horror Story (2011)
Starring as Lana Winters (13 episodes)
Starring as Cordelia Foxx (20 episodes)
Starring as Bette and Dot Tattler (12 episodes)
Starring as Hypodermic Sally (9 episodes)
Starring as Shelby Miller TV / Actress Audrey Tindall (10 episodes)
Starring as Ally Mayfair-Richards (11 episodes)
Starring as Wilhelmina Venable (6 episodes)
Starring as Billie Dean Howard
Starring as TB Karen (4 episodes)
  • Episode 10x05: Gaslight (Sep 15, 2021)
  • Episode 10x04: Blood Buffet (Sep 8, 2021)
  • Episode 10x02: Pale (Aug 25, 2021)
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Starring as Mamie Eisenhower (4 episodes)
Guest starring as Billie Dean Howard (4 episodes)
Guest starring as Susan Atkins
Guest starring as Lana Winters
  • Episode 6x10: Chapter 10 (Nov 16, 2016) [Uncredited]
Watch What Happens Live (2009)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (10 episodes)
Cupid (2009)
Starring as Dr. Claire McCrae (7 episodes)
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006)
Starring as Harriet Hayes (22 episodes)
Morning Joe (2006)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Guest starring as Young Ellis Grey
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
Desperate Housewives (2004)
Guest starring as Lydia Lindquist (2 episodes)
Deadwood (2004)
Guest starring as Miss Isringhausen (9 episodes)
The D.A. (2004)
Starring as D.A. Lisa Patterson (2 episodes)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
Nip/Tuck (2003)
Guest starring as Agatha Ripp
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (3 episodes)
Leap of Faith (2002)
Starring as Faith Wardwell (6 episodes)
Jack & Jill (1999)
Starring as Elisa Cronkite (32 episodes)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Guest starring as Anne Gillette
  • Episode 11x12: Shadow (Jan 13, 2010) [Special Guest Star]
Family Guy (1999)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
Guest starring as Marcia Clark
Guest starring as Costumed Woman
Cracker (1997)
Guest starring as Janice (2 episodes)
The View (1997)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
American Gothic (1995)
Starring as Merlyn Temple (18 episodes)
Touched by an Angel (1994)
Guest starring as Zoe
  • Episode 8x04: Manhunt (Oct 20, 2001)
Law & Order (1990)
Guest starring as Maggie Conner
Good Morning America (1975)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (2 episodes)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
Tony Awards (1957)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (2 episodes)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
The Emmy Awards (1949)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson (2 episodes)
Golden Globe Awards (1944)
Guest starring as Sarah Paulson
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