Sarah Wayne Callies

Date of Birth: June 1, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Sarah Wayne Callies is an American actress renowned for her roles in several high-profile television series. Born in La Grange, Illinois, and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Callies was the daughter of two university professors. Her early interest in acting led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Dartmouth College and later a Master of Fine Arts from the National Theatre Conservatory. Callies gained widespread recognition for her role as Sara Tancredi on Fox’s hit series “Prison Break” (2005-2009; 2017). She also starred as Lori Grimes in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” from 2010 to 2013, which cemented her status as a household name. Over the years, she has also appeared in various films, including “Whisper” (2007) and “The Prodigy” (2019), and has taken on roles in other TV shows like “Colony” (2016-2018) and “Council of Dads” (2020). Known for her versatile acting skills and strong on-screen presence, Callies has also ventured into directing and has been involved in various charitable activities. She is married to Josh Winterhalt, and together they have two children.

5 Interesting Facts about Sarah Wayne Callies

1. Sarah Wayne Callies is fluent in Indonesian, having lived in Indonesia as part of a student exchange program during her high school years.

2. She has a keen interest in martial arts and has trained in various forms, including Muay Thai and Kung Fu.

3. Callies has a strong academic background; she graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College.

4. She made her directorial debut with an episode of the series “Colony.”

5. Sarah Wayne Callies is an avid humanitarian and has worked with various organizations, including the International Rescue Committee, focusing on refugee aid.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sarah Wayne Callies

1. “At the end of the day, I want to be able to look in the mirror and know I’ve done right by my family and my work.”

2. “I think the roles that are coming to me are becoming more and more complex, and I’m grateful for that.”

3. “Being a part of ‘The Walking Dead’ was a life-changing experience, not just professionally but personally.”

4. “I think it’s important to create characters that are flawed and human because that’s what we all are.”

5. “I’m just really grateful that I’m able to do what I love and that people respond to it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Sarah Wayne Callies’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Sarah Wayne Callies and her husband Josh Winterhalt have two children. Their daughter, Keala Winterhalt, was born in 2007. They also have a son who was adopted in 2013.