Portrait of Sara Mornell

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.

Filmography

2022
2018
2016
Quarries

as Jean

2016
The Darkness

as Doctor Jones

2016
The Darkness

as Dr. Jones

2015
Wicked City

as Detective Eileen Miller

2014
2013
Knife Fight

as Janice

2012
Paranormal Activity 4

as Debbie (uncredited)

2012
People Like Us

as Dr. Amanda Goldstein

2011
Prime Suspect

as Mrs. Kesh

2005
Bones

as Prosecutor Peggy

2002
Without a Trace

as Mrs. Wilson

2001
Six Feet Under

as Jessica Shapiro

2000
Python

as Theresa

1998
Becker

as Anita

1995
JAG

as Laurie Anderson

1995
JAG

as Anne 'GoGo' Binder

1994
ER

as Robin Gambrell

1994
Party of Five

as Pamela Rush

1993