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Sandra Oh

  • Birthplace: Nepean, Ontario, Canada
  • Birthday: July 20, 1971

Though actress Sandra Oh secured leading parts on television and in film in her native Canada, she found some difficulty translating that success when she initially sought work in the United States, due in large part to her Korean heritage. Possessing a likable combination of realized self-assurance and a childlike vulnerability, Oh was able to persevere, landing a scene-stealing and award-winning supporting role as an overworked and underpaid assistant to a sports agent on “Arli$$” (HBO, 1996-2002). Oh was able to parlay her critical accla…more

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Nominated for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

  • 2008

    Appeared opposite Julianne Moore in director Fernando Meirelles' "Blindness"

  • 2006

    Cast in the Off Broadway play "Satellites"; nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play

  • 2006

    Co-starred in the psychological thriller, "The Night Listener"

  • 2005 to 0000

    Cast as Dr. Cristina Yang on ABC's medical drama "Grey's Anatomy"; received five consecutive Emmy nominations (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Awards

  • 2007

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

  • 2006

    Golden Globe Award: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

  • 2006

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

  • 2005

    Broadcast Film Critics Association Award: Best Acting Ensemble

  • 2005

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

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