Mia Sara
Mia Sarapochiello (born June 19, 1967), known professionally as Mia Sara, is an American actress. Her early roles include the soap opera All My Children (1983) and Ridley Scott's fantasy film Legend (1985). She gained wide recognition for starring in John Hughes's comedy film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
Also recorded as Mia Sarapochiello
Mia Sara
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- United States.
- Occupation
- actress and model.
- Education
- Saint Ann's School.
- Languages
- English.
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Early life
Early life
She then led the miniseries Queenie (1987) and won a Saturn Award for starring in Peter Hyams's science fiction film Timecop (1994). Sara played Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn in the DC series Birds of Prey (2002–2003). She took a hiatus in 2013, and returned with a role in Mike Flanagan's drama film The Life of Chuck (2024).
Sara was born to a Catholic Italian-American family in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York. She is the daughter of Diana, a stylist and photographer, and Jerome Sarapochiello, a photographer and artist. She attended St. Ann's School, in Brooklyn.
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Mia Sara (born 19 June 1967) is described as an actress in the authority records of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. Mia Sara was born on 19 June 1967 in Brooklyn Heights.
Career
Career
Sara's debut role was Princess Lili in Ridley Scott's 1985 fairy-tale film Legend, alongside Tom Cruise. Playing the role of Ferris Bueller's girlfriend, Sloane Peterson, in the 1986 blockbuster film Ferris Bueller's Day Off made her even more popular. She also appeared in the 1987 miniseries Queenie, a roman à clef on actress Merle Oberon, as well as 1992's A Stranger Among Us, directed by Sidney Lumet. In 1994, she starred opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in the blockbuster Timecop, for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also played the part of Molly Connor in The Impossible Elephant (2001). Also in 2001, she acted in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, directed by Brian Henson (eldest son of Muppets creator Jim Henson). Her television roles have included Annie Knox in the science fiction series Time Trax (1993–94) and Dr. Harleen Quinzel in the short-lived WB Network series Birds of Prey (2002–03). In 2024, Sara appeared in The Life of Chuck; this was her first film appearance since 2013.
Personal life
Personal life
In March 1996, Sara married Jason Connery, son of actor Sean Connery, with whom she performed in Bullet to Beijing. In June 1997 she gave birth to a son Dashiell Connery. The couple divorced in 2002. In 2005, Sara had a daughter with Brian Henson. They married in 2010. They currently reside in Suffolk, England. In an July 2026 interview, Sara stated that she still lives in Los Angeles after 30 years primarily to ride her horses. Sara is an avid poet.
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- 1.Mia Sara Biography. The New York Times. 2013.
- 2.McEvoy, Sophie. Here's What Mia Sara Looks Like Today. The List. January 6, 2022.
- 3.What Really Happened to Mia Sara?. The List. April 18, 2018.
- 4.Whatever Happened to Mia Sara?. TVovermind. March 21, 2020.
- 5.Sloane from "Ferris Bueller's" Quit Hollywood a Decade Ago. See Her Now.
- 6.Borama, Jennifer. Whatever Happened To Mia Sara?. tvovermind.cop. March 21, 2020.
- 7.Rose Fantozzi. Nazafuneralhome.com.
- 8.Scott, Vernon. Mia Sara Lands Plum Roles Despite Lack of Training. Schenectady Gazette. July 25, 1986.
- 9.Hill, Michael E. Mia Sara drops teen act for 'Queenie'. Anchorage Daily News. May 10, 1987.
- 10.Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Past Saturn Awards : Film Awards : Best Supporting Actress.
- 11.Wampler, Scott. Matthew Lillard (And A Million Other People) Just Joined The Cast Of The Life of Chuck. Fangoria. October 25, 2023.
- 12.Sean Connery's grandson Dashiell in new Paramount+ series Tulsa King. jamesbond007.se.
- 13.Life in his shadow. The Times. 0140-0460.
- 14.Henson.com April 11, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
- 15.Juneau, Jen. Mia Sara's 'Really Good' Life After Ferris Bueller: Living in an English Farmhouse and Writing Poetry. People. June 11, 2025.
- 16.Weekly, Entertainment. 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star's beloved hobby keeps her in Los Angeles despite stepping away from acting — Entertainment Weekly. apple.news.
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