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Sarah Wayne Callies 
Born Sarah Anne Callies
June 1, 1977
La Grange, Illinois, U.S.Occupation Actress Years active 2003–present Spouse Josh Winterhalt Sarah Wayne Callies (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Sara Tancredi in the American television series Prison Break. She now plays Lori Grimes in The Walking Dead.
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Biography
Early life
Callies was born Sarah Anne Callies in La Grange, Illinois. She moved to Honolulu, Hawaii with her family when she was one. Throughout her youth, she expressed an interest in acting through participating in various school plays at the independent Punahou School.
While her parents are professors at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, Callies did not follow in their footsteps. Instead, she chose to pursue a career in acting. After graduating from high school, she entered Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. In conjunction with her studies, she continued her involvement in theatre.[1] She continued her education at Denver's National Theater Conservatory where she obtained her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2002.[1]
Movie career
Callies' first role on television was as Kate O'Malley, a recurring role on the short-lived CBS show Queens Supreme. Her first starring role was as Detective Jane Porter on The WB's Tarzan.
After making various guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Dragnet (2003) and NUMB3RS, Callies gained a starring role on Fox's Prison Break as Sara Tancredi. Her role lasted from 2005 through 2009. According to Prison Break's executive producer Matt Olmstead, although he, the writers, the network and Callies herself all wanted her to stay on the show the character was written out related to contract disputes.[2] She stated through a spokesperson to TV Guide in Fall 2007:
"As hard as we all tried, the Prison Break powers that be and I were unable to find a way to meet both the needs of the story and the needs of my family. We parted wishing each other well. I had a wonderful time working with the creative team and have a world of respect for all of them; they took great care of Sara. I'm also enormously grateful to the fans. They've been so gracious and supportive, and I hope they continue to enjoy the show."[2]
However, in March 2008 Olmstead stated that the character of Sara is still alive and would return in Season 4 of Prison Break. Though the character Sara Tancredi appeared to have a violent death Olmstead stated "...we realized that there was actually a way she could still be alive."[3] When asked by Kirstin of E! whether the fans' overwhelming response to her death (namely the STGD Campaign and Save-Sara-Tancredi.org) had factored in, Executive Producer Matt Olmstead admitted it had indeed influenced the decision.[4]
Callies has also starred in two feature films - Universal Pictures' Whisper and an independent film, The Celestine Prophecy.
In May 2010, she appeared on the Fox Television drama House MD as a patient of the week whose open marriage fascinates House and the team.
She portrays Lori Grimes in the horror/drama series The Walking Dead, based on the graphic novel series of the same name.[5] Callies played one of the female lead roles in the upcoming Canadian thriller Faces in the Crowd.[6] In August 2010 Callies' first screenplay, an adaptation of Campbell Geeslin's children's book "Elena's Serenade", was optioned by producer Cameron Lamb and Canadian production company The Film Farm.[citation needed]
Callies is set to star in the movie "Black Gold", which will be released in 2011.
Personal life
On June 21, 2005, Callies married Josh Winterhalt, whom she met at Dartmouth College.[citation needed] Winterhalt is a martial arts teacher. On January 23, 2007, her publicist announced that the couple were expecting their first child. In July 2007, Callies gave birth to a girl, Keala Winterhalt.[citation needed] She is close friends with Prison Break co-star Wentworth Miller, saying: "I have the great privilege of working opposite someone who is also a great friend. That's something that makes my work easier, it makes my time on set more fun and I think it makes the work better". She was voted one of Maxim's "The Hottest Women of Fall TV '08."[7][8]
Filmography
Film Year Film Role 2006 The Celestine Prophecy Marjorie 2007 Whisper Roxanne 2008 Bittersweet Robyn 2010 Lullaby for Pi Josephine 2011 Faces in the Crowd Francine Television Year Title Role 2003 Queens Supreme Kate O'Malley Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Jenny Rochester Dragnet Kathryn Randall Tarzan Jane Porter 2004 The Secret Service Laura Kelly 2005 NUMB3RS Kim Hall 2005–2009 Prison Break Sara Tancredi 2009 Prison Break: The Final Break Sara Tancredi 2010 House M.D Julia The Walking Dead Lori Grimes[9] Tangled Chloe / Sally References
- ^ a b Gary C.W. Chun (March 20, 2006). "StarBulletin.com". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. http://starbulletin.com/2006/03/20/features/story01.html. Retrieved March 20, 2006.
- ^ a b Prison Break Exclusive: The Real Story Behind Sara's Death Ausiello Report, TVGuide.com, October 8, 2007, Retrieved March 28, 2008
- ^ TV Guide Editors' Blogs: Prison Break Stunner: Sarah Wayne Callies Returns!, Michael Ausiello, TVGuide.com, March 27, 2008, Retrieved March 28, 2008
- ^ Breaking! Prison Break Brings Back Sarah Wayne Callies! Kristin, eonline.com, March 27, 2008, Retrieved March 31, 2008
- ^ TV: Rick Grimes' Wife Lori Cast for AMC's 'The Walking Dead'
- ^ 'Faces in the Crowd' Begins Filming, Full Cast Revealed
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 23, 2007). "Exclusive! Prison Break Leading Lady Pregnant! Ausiello Reports". TV Guide. http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Exclusive-Prison-Break/800006606. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
- ^ Nudd, Tim (January 23, 2007). "Prison Break's Sarah Wayne Callies Is Pregnant - Pregnancy, Sarah Wayne Callies : People.com". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20009515,00.html. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
- ^ The Walking Dead - Rick Grimes Has Found His Wife
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Categories:- 1977 births
- American film actors
- American stage actors
- American television actors
- Punahou School alumni
- Dartmouth College alumni
- Actors from Hawaii
- Living people
- People from La Grange, Illinois
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