Mia Sara
| Mia Sara | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mia Sarapochiello June 19, 1967 Brooklyn Heights, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | St. Ann's School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jason Connery (m. 1996–2002) (1 child) Brian Henson (m. 2010) (1 child) |
Mia Sara (born Mia Sarapochiello; June 19, 1967)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Sloane Peterson in the 1986 comedy film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and other films such as Legend (1985) and Timecop (1994).
Early life[edit]
Sara was born Mia Sarapochiello /ˌsɑːrəpəˈkjɛloʊ/ in Brooklyn Heights, New York. She is the daughter of Diana, a stylist and also a photographer, and Jerome Sarapochiello, a photographer and artist.[2][3] She attended St. Ann's School, in Brooklyn, New York.[4]
Career[edit]
Sara's breakthrough role came in 1985 as Princess Lili in Legend, playing opposite Tom Cruise,[4] followed shortly by Ferris Bueller's girlfriend, Sloane Peterson, in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.[4] She also appeared in the miniseries Queenie, a roman à clef on actress Merle Oberon,[5] as well as 1992's A Stranger Among Us, directed by Sidney Lumet. In 1994 she starred opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in the blockbuster Timecop, for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.[6] Her television roles have included playing Annie Knox in the science fiction series Time Trax (1993–94) and Dr. Harleen Quinzel in the short-lived WB Network superhero show Birds of Prey (2002).
Personal life[edit]
Sara enjoys flying and holds a private pilot license. In March 1996, Sara was married to Jason Connery, son of Sean Connery, with whom she performed in Bullet to Beijing. In June 1997, they had a son, Dashiell Quinn Connery. The couple divorced in 2002. She is now married to Brian Henson, oldest son of Muppets creator Jim Henson;[7] they have one daughter, Amelia Jane Henson, born in 2005.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Legend | Princess Lili | |
| 1986 | Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Sloane Peterson | |
| 1987 | Queenie | Queenie Kelly | TV miniseries |
| 1988 | Shadows in the Storm | Melanie | |
| 1988 | Apprentice to Murder | Alice Spangler | |
| 1988 | The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Sara Fletcher | Episode: "Twisted Sisters" |
| 1989 | Big Time | Fran | TV movie |
| 1989 | Till We Meet Again | Delphine de Lancel | TV miniseries |
| 1990 | Any Man's Death | Gerlind | |
| 1990 | Daughter of Darkness | Katherine Thatcher | TV movie |
| 1991 | A Climate for Killing | Elise Shipp | A.k.a. "A Row of Crows" |
| 1991 | By the Sword | Erin Clavelli | |
| 1992 | A Stranger Among Us | Leah | |
| 1993 | Time Trax | Annie Knox | 2 episodes |
| 1993 | Blindsided | Chandler Strange | TV movie |
| 1993 | Call of the Wild | Jessie Gosselin | |
| 1994 | Caroline at Midnight | Victoria Dillon | a.k.a. Someone's Watching |
| 1994 | Timecop | Melissa Walker | Won—The "Best Supporting Actress" Saturn Award |
| 1995 | The Set-Up | Gina Sands | |
| 1995 | The Maddening | Cassie Osborne | |
| 1995 | Bullet to Beijing | Natasha Gradetsky | TV movie |
| 1995 | Black Day Blue Night | Hallie Schrag | |
| 1995/96 | Chicago Hope | Annie Rueman | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Strangers | Ginny | Episode: "Stone Heart" |
| 1996 | The Pompatus of Love | Cynthia | |
| 1996 | Undertow | Willie Yates | TV movie |
| 1997 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Mara | TV movie |
| 1998 | Hard Time | Myler | TV movie |
| 1999 | Dazzle | Miss Martinet | |
| 2000 | Little Insects | Princess Dayzie | Voice only |
| 2001 | Turn of Faith | Annmarie De Carlo | |
| 2001 | The Impossible Elephant | Molly Connor | A.k.a. "The Incredible Elephant" |
| 2001 | Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story | Ondine | TV miniseries |
| 2002 | Lost in Oz | Loriellidere | TV movie |
| 2002–03 | Birds of Prey | Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn | |
| 2003 | Hoodlum & Son | Ellen Heaven | |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Cala Winger | Episode: "Jamalot" |
| 2006 | Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King | Beautiful Passenger | Episode: "Battleground" |
| 2007 | Tinseltown | Lena | TV pilot |
| 2011 | The Witches of Oz | Princess Langwidere | Miniseries |
| 2012 | Dorothy and the Witches of Oz | Princess Langwidere | |
| 2013 | Pretty Pretty | Narciss | Short film |
References[edit]
- ^ "Mia Sara Biography". The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ Nazafuneralhome.com
- ^ "Mia Sara Biography (1967–)". Filmreference. Retrieved July 27, 2009.
- ^ a b c Scott, Vernon (July 25, 1986). "Mia Sara Lands Plum Roles Despite Lack of Training". Schenectady Gazette. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ Hill, Michael E. (May 10, 1987). "Mia Sara drops teen act for 'Queenie'". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved February 12, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "Past Saturn Awards : Film Awards : Best Supporting Actress". The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. Archived from the original on May 12, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ Henson.com April 11, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
External links[edit]
- Mia Sara at the Internet Movie Database
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