Person
Sara Mornell
Acting
Biography
Sara Mornell (born March 24, 1970) is an American actress, producer, and acting coach. She is known for her recurring role as Carole Tobey on the legal drama series Judging Amy (2000-2001) and for playing Ensign Carson in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Starship Down" (Season 4). Mornell has appeared in numerous television shows including Becker, Bones, CSI: NY, Detroit 1-8-7, ER, JAG, Lie to Me, and Six Feet Under. In addition to acting, Sara is the founder of Mornell Studios and the creator of the Mornell Method, a coaching approach focused on improving actors' performances by helping them find authenticity and confidence. She has also produced and directed projects such as People Like Us (2012) and Starting from Scratch (2013). Sara originally trained in classical acting and has a passion for mentoring working actors.
Known for
Bones
Prosecutor Peggy
JAG
Laurie Anderson
ER
Robin Gambrell
Without a Trace
Mrs. Wilson
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Sarita Carson
Six Feet Under
Jessica Shapiro
Lie to Me
Janine
Party of Five
Pamela Rush
Becker
Anita
#TheAssignment
Director
Filmography
- 2022Dead by Midnight (Y2Kill)Wendy Walsh
- 2018Alone TogetherRenee
- 2016QuarriesJean
- 2016The DarknessDoctor Jones
- 2015Wicked CityDetective Eileen Miller
- 2014Starting from ScratchDr. Frank
- 2013#TheAssignmentDirector
- 2013Knife FightJanice
- 2012Paranormal Activity 4Debbie (uncredited)
- 2012People Like UsDr. Amanda Goldstein
- 2011Prime SuspectMrs. Kesh
- 2009Lie to MeJanine
- 2005BonesProsecutor Peggy
- 2002Without a TraceMrs. Wilson
- 2001Six Feet UnderJessica Shapiro
- 2000PythonTheresa
- 2000Battery ParkCynthia
- 1998BeckerAnita
- 1997Plan BGina Ferris
- 1995JAGLaurie Anderson
- 1994ERRobin Gambrell
- 1994Party of FivePamela Rush
- 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineSarita Carson
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