Sarah Wayne Callies
Actress · TV star
49 years (Jun 1, 1977)La Grange, Illinois, USA
Known for
Sarah Wayne Callies is an American actress born in La Grange, Illinois, who rose to fame playing women caught in high-stakes, morally fraught situations. She first drew wide attention as Dr. Sara Tancredi, the prison doctor entangled in a jailbreak plot, on the Fox thriller 'Prison Break'. She went on to play Lori Grimes, wife of the protagonist, in the early seasons of 'The Walking Dead', and later starred in the science-fiction drama 'Colony'. Callies has built a career centered on grounded, emotionally complex performances within genre television.
Sarah Wayne Callies
Actress · TV star
Known for
Sarah Wayne Callies is an American actress born in La Grange, Illinois, who rose to fame playing women caught in high-stakes, morally fraught situations. She first drew wide attention as Dr. Sara Tancredi, the prison doctor entangled in a jailbreak plot, on the Fox thriller 'Prison Break'. She went on to play Lori Grimes, wife of the protagonist, in the early seasons of 'The Walking Dead', and later starred in the science-fiction drama 'Colony'. Callies has built a career centered on grounded, emotionally complex performances within genre television.
12 Movies
Plays Allison
Into the Storm
2014
Plays Sara Tancredi
Prison Break: The Final Break
2009
Plays Maria
The Other Side of the Door
2016
Plays Kristen
Pay the Ghost
2015
Plays Francine
Faces in the Crowd
2011
Plays Roxanne
Whisper
2007
Plays Marjorie
The Celestine Prophecy
2006
Plays Karina
The Show
2017
Plays Kate Summers
Black November
2012
Plays Fran
Foreverland
2011
Plays Josephine
Lullaby for Pi
2010
Plays Robyn
Bittersweet
2008
11 TV Shows
Plays Sara Tancredi
Prison Break
2005
Director
Plays Katie Bowman
Colony
2016
Plays Lori Grimes
The Walking Dead
2010
Plays Robin Perry
Council of Dads
2020
Plays Birdie Nicoletti
The Company You Keep
2023
Plays Officer Jane Porter
Tarzan
2003
Director
Plays Margaret Sanders
Unspeakable
2019
Plays Anita Dyck
Letterkenny
2016
Director
Sheriff Country
2025
Director
Fire Country
2022
Director
The Good Doctor
2017
Plays Leann Volesky
The Long Road Home
2017
Plays Julia
House
2004
Plays Agent Kim Hall
Numb3rs
2005
Director
Family Law
2021
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Atlas King
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Sheriff Country
Director
2025–
The Company You Keep
Birdie Nicoletti · 10 episodes
2023
Letterkenny
Anita Dyck
2022Season 11
Fire Country
Director
2022–
Letterkenny
Anita Dyck
2021Season 10
Family Law
Director
2021–
Council of Dads
Robin Perry · 10 episodes
2020
Unspeakable
Margaret Sanders · Director · 8 episodes
2019
Letterkenny
Anita Dyck
2019Season 8
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sarah Wayne Callies and where are they from?
Sarah Wayne Callies is 49 years old, born on June 1, 1977 in La Grange, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Sarah Wayne Callies?
Sarah Wayne Callies is best known for roles in Into the Storm, The Other Side of the Door, Pay the Ghost.
How many movies has Sarah Wayne Callies been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Sarah Wayne Callies has appeared in 12 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Sarah Wayne Callies's first movie?
The career of Sarah Wayne Callies began with The Celestine Prophecy (2006).
What is Sarah Wayne Callies's most recent movie or series?
Sarah Wayne Callies's most recent release is Sole Survivor of Flight 119, which premiered on September 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Sarah Wayne Callies appeared in?
On television, Sarah Wayne Callies has appeared in The Walking Dead, House, Prison Break, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Sarah Wayne Callies
1977-06-01 · La Grange, Illinois, USA
Sarah Wayne Callies (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress who is best known for her roles as Sara Tancredi in Prison Break, Lori Grimes in The Walking Dead and Katie Bowman in Colony.