Scene from Secret Life of Words (2005)

Alternate Names: Sara Polley, Sarah Ellen Polley, سارا پلی, 莎拉·波利, 세라 폴리

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• One Magic Christmas (1985) as Molly Monaghan

Most Important Roles:

• My Life Without Me (2003) as Ann
• The Secret Life of Words (2005) as Hanna
• Dawn of the Dead (2004) as Ana
• The Sweet Hereafter (1997) as Nicole Burnell
• Don't Come Knocking (2005) as Sky
• eXistenZ (1999) as Merle
• Exotica (1994) as Tracey
• Mr. Nobody (2009) as Adult Elise
• The I Inside (2004) as Clair
• Go (1999) as Ronna Martin

Career Highlights:

• My Life Without Me (2003)
• The Secret Life of Words (2005)
• Dawn of the Dead (2004)
• The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
• Don't Come Knocking (2005)
• eXistenZ (1999)
• Exotica (1994)
• Mr. Nobody (2009)
• The I Inside (2004)
• Go (1999)

Awards:

• Officer of the Order of Canada
• Writers Guild of America Award (2023)
• Governor General's Performing Arts Award
• Canada's Walk of Fame (2010)
• Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Performance in a Feature
• John Dunning Best First Feature Award
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (2023)

Sarah Polley, born January 8, 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a versatile figure in Canadian film industry. She initially gained prominence as a child actress, notably playing Ramona Quimby in 'Ramona' and Sara Stanley in 'Road to Avonlea'. Polley has since acted in various films like 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen', 'Exotica', 'Guinevere', and 'Dawn of the Dead'. In addition to acting, she is a successful filmmaker and screenwriter. Her directorial debut was with 'Away from Her' (2006), winning her critical acclaim. She later directed 'Take This Waltz' (2011) and 'Stories We Tell' (2012). In 2022, Polley won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay with 'Women Talking'.'} }