Mia Sara facts for kids

Mia Sara is an American actress. She was born on June 19, 1967, as Mia Sarapochiello. She became well-known for her roles in popular movies and TV shows.

Some of her early famous roles include the fantasy film Legend and the comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. She also starred in the science fiction movie Timecop, for which she won an award. Mia Sara has appeared in many different types of stories, from fairy tales to superhero shows.

About Mia Sara

Mia Sara grew up in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York. Her family has Italian-American roots and is Catholic. Her mother, Diana, worked as a stylist and photographer. Her father, Jerome Sarapochiello, was also a photographer and an artist. Mia went to St. Ann's School in Brooklyn.

Her Acting Career

Mia Sara started her acting journey in 1983. One of her first big roles was Princess Lili in the 1985 fantasy film Legend. In this movie, she acted alongside Tom Cruise.

A year later, she became even more famous. She played Sloane Peterson, the girlfriend of Ferris Bueller, in the hit comedy movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off. This film was very popular and helped her gain wide recognition.

Key Roles in Movies and TV

Mia Sara continued to take on interesting roles. In 1987, she starred in the miniseries Queenie. She also appeared in the 1992 film A Stranger Among Us, which was directed by Sidney Lumet.

A big moment in her career came in 1994. She starred with Jean-Claude Van Damme in the action-packed movie Timecop. For her performance in this film, she won a special award called the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She also played Molly Connor in The Impossible Elephant in 2001. That same year, she acted in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story. This miniseries was directed by Brian Henson, whose father, Jim Henson, created The Muppets.

On television, Mia Sara played Annie Knox in the science fiction series Time Trax from 1993 to 1994. Later, she took on the role of Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn in the TV series Birds of Prey from 2002 to 2003.

After a break from acting, Mia Sara returned to the screen. In 2024, she appeared in the drama film The Life of Chuck. This was her first movie role since 2013.

Her Family Life

In March 1996, Mia Sara married Jason Connery. Jason is the son of the famous actor Sean Connery. Mia and Jason had worked together in a movie called Bullet to Beijing. In June 1997, they had a son named Dashiell Quinn Connery, who is also an actor. Mia and Jason later divorced in 2002.

In 2005, Mia Sara had a daughter with Brian Henson. She and Brian Henson got married in 2010.

Besides acting, Mia Sara also enjoys writing poetry.

Awards and Recognition

Mia Sara has been recognized for her acting talent.

• In 1995, she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Timecop.

See also

In Spanish: Mia Sara para niños