Sarah Paulson is a Golden Globe nominated American television and film actress who got her start as "Merlyn Temple" on the TV series American Gothic.
Film Career
From 1999 to 2001, Paulson apeared as "Elisa Cronkite" on the WB show, Jack and Jill. In 2002, she starred as "Faith Wardwell" on the ill-fated NBC show, Leap of Faith, which only lasted six episodes. In 2005, Paulson played the tutor, "Miss Isringhausen," on HBO's Deadwood alongside Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane.
From 2006 to 2007, Paulson starred as the comedienne "Harriet Hayes" in Aaron Sorkin's shortlived NBC drama, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.
Notable Roles
- Harriet Hayes" in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
- "Merlyn Temple" on American Gothic
- "Elisa Cronkite" on Jack and Jill
- "Faith Wardwell" on Leap of Faith
- "Miss Isringhausen," on Deadwood
Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones Interview
Sarah Paulson Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
1995: American Gothic
1999: The Other Sister
1999: Jack and Jill
2000: What Women Want
2002: Leap of Faith
2003: Down with Love
2004: Deadwood
2009: The Spirit