Sarah Paulson's biography
Sarah Paulson is a master of transformation and acclaimed method actress, best known for her captivating work in the anthology horror series American Horror Story. While Sarah isn't always cast in leading roles, her execution is consistently flawless and believable, showcasing her extraordinary acting talent and dedication. Net worth: $12 million.
Childhood
Sarah Catharine Paulson was born on December 17, 1975, in Florida. She spent her early childhood in Tampa, a major city near the Gulf of Mexico. Her parents, Catharine Gordon and Douglas Paulson, divorced when Sarah was only five. They agreed on shared custody, so Sarah moved to New York with her younger sister and mother, while her dad and older sister remained in Tampa.
Sarah dreamed of becoming an actress from an early age, so naturally she joined her school theater program. In 1989, she earned a scholarship to attend the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, alma mater to brilliant actors including Al Pacino and the legendary Liza Minnelli. While still a LaGuardia student, Sarah began landing roles in various productions to hone her acting skills. Though she didn't land a Broadway role, Paulson worked as an understudy at one of the theaters.

The beginning of the career
In early 1995, the 20-year-old actress made her television debut on Law & Order. That spring, she appeared in the Canadian-American television drama Friends, at Last, starring Kathleen Turner.

Best roles
Sarah Paulson wasn't often offered leading roles, but she had a knack for turning even supporting characters into the most memorable and charismatic ones. Critics praise her ability to transform herself into anyone she wants as well as her unfailing work ethic.

But it wasn't until Sarah appeared in the thriller drama Martha Marcy May Marlene alongside Elizabeth Olsen and Christopher Abbott, plus the TV series Pretty/Handsome with Joseph Fiennes, that her career really took off.
Sarah is the only actress who has appeared in every single American Horror Story season. Her most standout performances came in season 2's American Horror Story: Asylum, where she played a fearless journalist determined to expose the asylum's dark secrets, and American Horror Story: Freak Show, where she took on the challenging dual role of conjoined twins Bette and Dot.

In 2012, Paulson joined the cast of political drama Game Change and earned widespread critical acclaim for her performance, scoring both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Jamey Sheridan and Ed Harris also appeared in the film.



In the film about cult writer J.D. Salinger, who led a reclusive lifestyle, Paulson played a literary agent who supported the writer throughout his life. The biographical drama Rebel in the Rye received mixed critic and viewer reviews, as many felt that the brilliant author's life, like his books, shouldn't be adapted for Hollywood. Salinger was portrayed by Nicholas Hoult while Kevin Spacey portrayed his mentor.

In 2018, the fan-favorite appeared in a post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box alongside Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich and despite being well-received by viewers, the film was panned by critics.
Sarah Paulson's personal life
While studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Sarah befriended a fellow actor, Pedro Pascal. Despite ongoing rumors about their relationship, Sarah and Pedro maintain they're nothing more than close friends.


