Sarah Polley Biography

Occup.Actress
FromCanada
BornJanuary 8, 1979
Age45 years
Sarah Polley, a kept in mind Canadian actress, supervisor, as well as film writer, was born on January 8, 1979, in Toronto, Ontario. She is best known for her work in both independent Canadian movies and also mainstream Hollywood productions. The daughter of Michael Polley, a British-born star, and Diane Polley, a Canadian spreading director, Sarah was revealed to the world of enjoyment from a very early age. Unfortunately, Sarah's mother died from cancer cells when Polley was just 11 years old, leaving an enduring mark on her life.

Sarah began her acting occupation at a very young age, starring in various Canadian tv collection such as "Ramona" (1988) and also "The Road to Avonlea" (1990 - 1996). Her early job as a kid star developed her as a prominent Canadian talent. Especially, she obtained worldwide focus when she played the lead duty of Sara Stanley in "The Road to Avonlea". The success of the show brought Polley a remarkable fanbase and also gained her a Gemini Award for her exceptional efficiency.

As Polley transitioned into her teenager years, she experienced problems balancing her personal life as well as acting job, leading her to relax from acting to focus on her education and learning. After taking a while off, she re-entered the globe of film as well as started to acquire grip as an arising actress, recognized for her impressive portrayals in films such as "Last Night" (1998), "Go" (1999), and also "The Sweet Hereafter" (1997).

At the start of the brand-new centuries, Polley came to be curious about movie direction, which would inevitably show to be an effective profession selection. Her directorial debut was available in 2002 with the short movie "I Shout Love". She continued discovering her passion for direction with the 2006 film "Away From Her", a touching story regarding a woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease, which made Polley an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie starred Julie Christie, Gordon Pinsent, as well as Olympia Dukakis and also obtained essential praise.

In 2011, Polley directed "Take This Waltz", a romantic dramatization starring Michelle Williams as well as Seth Rogen. In 2012, she wrote as well as guided the documentary "Stories We Tell", which analyzed her very own household background and also the story of her late mom. The movie was commonly celebrated on the celebration circuit and also won countless honors and awards, solidifying Polley as a pressure to be considered as a filmmaker.

Polley's individual life is just as fascinating, as it became the subject of her documentary "Stories We Tell". Through her expedition of her family tree, Polley discovered that her natural father was actually a man named Harry Gulkin, with whom she formed a close relationship. In 2003, she wed film editor David Wharnsby however they divorced in 2008. Polley then wed legislation staff David Sandomierski in 2011, with whom she currently shares 3 children.

Throughout her life, Sarah Polley has actually built an inspiring job, stabilizing her individual experiences with her enthusiasm for the arts. Her writing, routing, as well as acting skills have made her a popular number in the world of Canadian as well as international film. As she remains to expand as well as advance as a musician, Polley's future undoubtedly holds a lot more cutting-edge jobs as well as fascinating stories to share.

Our collection contains 18 quotes who is written / told by Sarah.

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18 Famous quotes by Sarah Polley

Small: Playing roles that are intense and damaged has always come more easily to me than doing comedies or lig
"Playing roles that are intense and damaged has always come more easily to me than doing comedies or lighter stuff - that would be taking a huge risk for me"
Small: Lately I did a film called All I Want for Christmas and it was well received. This gave me a new point
"Lately I did a film called All I Want for Christmas and it was well received. This gave me a new point of view and a new respect for my work as an actress"
Small: Im never sure whats coming next, but Im an open minded person and I welcome any challenge
"I'm never sure what's coming next, but I'm an open minded person and I welcome any challenge"
Small: I think that we need to get along together if we want to survive in the twenty-first century
"I think that we need to get along together if we want to survive in the twenty-first century"
Small: I do tend to take time off. A year and a half ago I went to film school, and before that I had taken ye
"I do tend to take time off. A year and a half ago I went to film school, and before that I had taken years off at a time to be involved politically or this or that"
Small: There is no point trying to figure out who is guilty or not at un-balancing the planet. I think we need
"There is no point trying to figure out who is guilty or not at un-balancing the planet. I think we need to figure out and solve the problems together and not isolate from each other"
Small: So its conceivable Ill do something insane, or more insane than Dawn of the Dead. If thats possible
"So it's conceivable I'll do something insane, or more insane than Dawn of the Dead. If that's possible"
Small: Plus, doing a zombie movie is quite liberating. Its fun not to take myself seriously all the time
"Plus, doing a zombie movie is quite liberating. It's fun not to take myself seriously all the time"
Small: My mom died of cancer when I was really young. Im not someone who tries to work out their own stuff wit
"My mom died of cancer when I was really young. I'm not someone who tries to work out their own stuff with a role, but I think that happened despite my best efforts to keep myself separate from it"
Small: Its not that I dont want to become famous or that Im obsessed by my work as an actress, but its all abo
"It's not that I don't want to become famous or that I'm obsessed by my work as an actress, but it's all about not limiting myself, such as putting myself in a little jail that I can escape from"
Small: I always look for an intense experience, an intense ride. There is nothing better than a good zombie mo
"I always look for an intense experience, an intense ride. There is nothing better than a good zombie movie where you run crazy and blow at monsters! It was a physical shoot and I enjoyed it"
Small: Well, because Dawn of the Dead can take place anywhere and it shows that actually the entire planet is
"Well, because Dawn of the Dead can take place anywhere and it shows that actually the entire planet is contaminated, I would say that it shows the new face of our world - one person, one race, united against the invisible destructive force"
Small: I was concerned about that, because Ive always been so specific about doing independent films, but Ive
"I was concerned about that, because I've always been so specific about doing independent films, but I've never done anything that's so genuinely and ridiculously fun. And that's a great thing, for me to discover that that's possible"
Small: I still feel that a movie has to attempt to say something - even if it fails miserably. But Ive sort of
"I still feel that a movie has to attempt to say something - even if it fails miserably. But I've sort of given up on believing that I'm going to change the world with every film I choose to act in"
Small: I want my world to get bigger and not end up in a small corner
"I want my world to get bigger and not end up in a small corner"
Small: AIDS is a global problem and there should be a global solution found by the entire international commun
"AIDS is a global problem and there should be a global solution found by the entire international community. It is really scary to see and imagine our world fall into pieces because we refuse to share and put in the common vestiges of our civilizations"
Small: I enjoy doing my more intimate and less commercial pictures and also I enjoy directing
"I enjoy doing my more intimate and less commercial pictures and also I enjoy directing"
Small: Being a human being is all about experiencing all of the wonders of the world and therefore as an actre
"Being a human being is all about experiencing all of the wonders of the world and therefore as an actress, I'm open to any opportunity that may enrich my horizon"