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Sarah Chalke Profile |
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Birth Date: August 27, 1976
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Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Birth Name: Sarah Cassandra Chalke
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Height: 5'6"
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Biography |
Sarah Chalke was born on August 27, 1976 in Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada. The middle of three daughters, had by two adoption
agency mediators, Sarah was raised in Vancouver, British
Columbia. Chalke caught the performing bug early on. She
started to act in musical theater productions at the age of
8. At 16, she had a spot as an environmental reporter for
the Canadian children's program, KidZone.
She kept busy with roles in made-for-TV movies like 1992's
City Boy and 1993's Relentless: Mind of a Killer, but
nothing compared to the big break that came her way in 1993,
when she was cast as the second "Becky" on ABC's hit sitcom,
Roseanne.
To facilitate taping the show, Sarah moved to the San
Fernando Valley as of the 1994-1995 season, after graduating
from high school. She made a good replacement for Lecy
Goranson (the original Becky), not only thanks to her
physical resemblance to the actress, as many noted, but also
for her bright appeal. After four years on the show,
Roseanne came to a close in 1997.
Throughout her time on Roseanne, Sarah appeared in many
television movies. In 1998, though, one of them turned into
a steady job. While back in Vancouver, she starred in the
Canadian TV flick, Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy, and a role
in the television series of the same name followed (her role
earned her a Gemini nomination in 2000).
When the series ended, Chalke still found work, albeit in
very low-profile projects, such as 2000's Cinderella: Single
Again and Spin Cycle, and 2001's Kill Me Later and XCU:
Extreme Close Up. But her hard work soon paid off with a
starring role in a popular NBC series.
NBC's sitcom Scrubs has been likened to a comedic ER, and it
shares the same night on NBC as part of Thursday's "Must-See
TV" lineup. Since 2001, Sarah has played a central role as
Dr. Elliot Reid, an extremely motivated and sarcastic yet
compassionate medical intern. Although she admitted to
wanting to quit acting and attend college that same year,
Sarah shows no sign of leaving the show.
Chalke continues to migrate between California and British
Columbia. She is fond of the outdoors, especially kayaking,
hiking and skiing (she is a ski instructor). As well, she
has a penchant for cooking Asian food with friends. She
volunteers at a hospice for terminally ill children and has
long worked for the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. |
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Took over the role of Becky on "Roseanne" (1988) from Alicia
Goranson in 1993.
Said she would like to take a break from acting and attend
college. [2001]
Played older sister of Sara Gilbert on "Roseanne" (1988),
but is younger in real life. [1993-1997]
Attended the 1999 CCMA award ceremony, and presented an
award for the best single of the year. [13 September 1999]
Appeared in local Vancouver theater productions, at age 8.
Is fluent in French and German.
She volunteers at a hospice for terminally ill children and
works for the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund.
In her leisure time, Chalke prefers cooking with friends
(especially Thai and sushi), playing the guitar, hiking,
skiing (she's an instructor), snowboarding, kayaking and
reading.
Her father is a lawyer and both her parents are mediators
who also run a child adoption agency. Two years ago, she
accompanied her parents to China to coordinate the adoption
of several orphans there.
She is vegetarian. Initially her father was not, but he
eventually gave in due to family pressure.
Sarah grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia.
She has dogs named Harley and Tankers.
Played Markie Post's daughter in the horror film I've Been
Waiting for You (1998) (TV) and Post also plays her mom as a
guest star on Sarah's sitcom, "Scrubs" (2001).
At times on the set of "Scrubs" (2001), Sarah is referred to
as "Becky #2" in response to her being the second "Becky" on
"Roseanne" (1988).
When she was a few credits short of a college degree, she
decided to commit to acting full time.
She has a brown Labrador named Lola, which the "Scrubs"
(2001) cast bought her at a charity auction.
She shares her birthday with actresses Alexa Vega and
Chandra Wilson. |
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