Sarah Gadon

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Sarah Gadon

Sarah Lynn Gadon is a Canadian actress known for her versatile performances across film and television. She began her acting career by guest-starring in various television series, including "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" (1999), "Mutant X" (2002), and "Dark Oracle" (2004). Additionally, she lent her voice to several television productions.
Gadon gained widespread recognition for her roles in films directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Cronenberg, such as "A Dangerous Method" (2011), "Cosmopolis" (2012), and "Maps to the Stars" (2014). She also starred in Denis Villeneuve's thriller "Enemy" (2013), the period drama "Belle" (2013), and the action horror film "Dracula Untold" (2014).

In 2015, Gadon portrayed a young Queen Elizabeth II in the comedy "A Royal Night Out." She continued to showcase her talent in a variety of genres, starring in the period film "Indignation" (2016), the supernatural thriller "The 9th Life of Louis Drax" (2016), and the Hulu miniseries "11.22.63" (2016), based on Stephen King's novel.
One of Gadon's notable roles came in 2017 when she played the lead character Grace Marks in the CBC miniseries "Alias Grace," based on Margaret Atwood's novel. Her performance earned critical acclaim and multiple awards. She also joined the cast of the Crave sitcom "Letterkenny" in its third season.

In 2019, Gadon starred in the third season of the HBO anthology series "True Detective," showcasing her talent in another critically acclaimed role.
Throughout her career, Gadon has received numerous accolades, including three Canadian Screen Awards for her performances in various projects. In 2016, she was honored with the Award of Excellence by the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists (ACTRA), solidifying her status as one of Canada's most talented actresses.

Sarah Lynn Gadon was born in Toronto, Ontario, to parents with backgrounds in psychology and education. She has an older brother named James and comes from a mixed heritage of English and Italian ancestry.
During her childhood and teenage years, Gadon dedicated much of her time to training and performing as a dancer. She was involved in prestigious institutions such as The National Ballet School of Canada as a Junior Associate and attended the Claude Watson School for the Performing Arts. Gadon completed her high school education as an Ontario Scholar at Vaughan Road Academy in 2005.
Continuing her academic pursuits, Gadon studied at the University of Toronto's Cinema Studies Institute at Innis College, completing her studies by 2014. Her educational background in cinema studies likely contributed to her understanding and appreciation of the film industry, enhancing her skills as an actress.

Sarah Lynn Gadon began her acting career at the age of 11, making her debut as Julia in an episode of "La Femme Nikita" in 1998. Over the following years, she appeared in various television series, including "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" (1999), "Mutant X" (2002), "Dark Oracle" (2004), "Life with Derek" (2005), and "Flashpoint" (2008), among others.
Gadon also ventured into television films, earning a nomination for the Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble in a TV movie for her role as Heather in "The Other Me" (2000). She portrayed characters in other television films such as "Phantom of the Megaplex" (2000), "What Girls Learn" (2001), "Cadet Kelly" (2002), "Code Breakers" (2005), and "The Cutting Edge: Chasing the Dream" (2008). Gadon had recurring roles in series like "The Border" (2008–2009), "Being Erica" (2009), "Happy Town" (2010), and "Murdoch Mysteries" (2009–2011). Additionally, she provided the voice for various animated series, including "Ruby Gloom" (2006–2007), "Total Drama" (2007–2011), and "Friends and Heroes" (2007–2009), earning a Gemini Award nomination in 2008 for her work in "Ruby Gloom."

In 2005, Gadon filmed "Where Love Reigns," a promotional film co-starring Douglas Henshall.
Her filmography extends to feature-length and short films. She starred in her first feature film, "Fast Food High" (2003), as Zoe. She also appeared in films such as "Siblings," "Charlie Bartlett" (2007), and "Leslie, My Name is Evil" (2009).
Gadon's short film credits include roles in "Burgeon and Fade" (2007), "Grange Avenue" (2008), and "Spoliation" (2008). "Burgeon and Fade" won the Special Jury Award at the WorldFest Houston Festival for original dramatic short film. Additionally, she starred in the short indie film "The Origin of Teddy Bears" as Madison.

In 2011, Sarah Gadon starred in David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis" alongside Robert Pattinson, portraying the character Elise Shifirin, his on-screen wife of 22 days. She also played Phillippa in the television adaptation of Ken Follett’s novel "World Without End."
The following year, in 2012, Gadon appeared as Emma, Carl Jung's wife, in David Cronenberg's "A Dangerous Method." Additionally, she starred in a Canadian short film titled "Yellow Fish" and was presented with the first Birks Canadian Diamond award alongside Emily Hampshire during Telefilm Canada's inaugural Tribute To Canadian Talent press event and reception at Cannes.

In 2013, Gadon portrayed Miss Elizabeth Murray in the film "Belle" and co-starred in Denis Villeneuve's "Enemy," based on José Saramago's book "The Double." She also appeared in David Cronenberg's "Maps to the Stars," offering a dark comic look at Hollywood excess.
Her involvement in the CBC "Canada Reads" competition took place in March 2014. Later that year, she was cast in Miramax's supernatural thriller "The 9th Life of Louis Drax" and played Dracula's wife Mirena in the historical action film "Dracula Untold."
Gadon made her directorial debut with an episode of the documentary series "Reelside," focusing on her collaborative relationship with photographer Caitlin Cronenberg, which premiered on The Movie Network in Canada in June 2015. She also appeared as Princess Elizabeth in "A Royal Night Out" the same year.

In 2016, Gadon starred in "Indignation" alongside Logan Lerman, an adaptation of Philip Roth's novel, and in the television mini-series "11.22.63," based on Stephen King's novel. The following year, she played the lead role in the CBC miniseries "Alias Grace," based on Margaret Atwood's novel, earning her second Canadian Screen Award.
Gadon joined the cast of the HBO anthology series "True Detective" for its third season in 2019. She also co-starred in the film "American Woman" directed by Semi Chellas.
In 2021, Gadon starred in the film "All My Puny Sorrows" alongside Alison Pill, portraying two Mennonite sisters who leave their religious lives behind. For her role in the movie, she won the Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian Film from the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards.
In September 2022, it was announced that Gadon would direct her first feature film, an adaptation of Heather O'Neill's novel "Lullabies for Little Criminals."