Sara Mornell

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Bones (2005) — Prosecutor Peggy
2. Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) — Debbie (uncredited)
3. Lie to Me (2009) — Janine
4. Six Feet Under (2001) — Jessica Shapiro
5. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Sarita Carson
6. ER (1994) — Robin Gambrell
7. People Like Us (2012) — Dr. Amanda Goldstein
8. The Darkness (2016) — Doctor Jones
9. JAG (1995) — Laurie Anderson
10. Without a Trace (2002) — Mrs. Wilson
11. Becker (1998) — Anita
12. Party of Five (1994) — Pamela Rush
13. Python (2000) — Theresa
14. Quarries (2016) — Jean
15. Wicked City (2015) — Detective Eileen Miller
16. Prime Suspect (2011) — Mrs. Kesh
17. Knife Fight (2013) — Janice
18. Alone Together (2018) — Renee
19. Dead by Midnight (Y2Kill) (2022) — Wendy Walsh
20. Starting from Scratch (2014) — Dr. Frank
21. Plan B (1997) — Gina Ferris
22. Battery Park (2000) — Cynthia

Directed

1. #TheAssignment (2013) — Director