Sarah Chalke
Sarah Chalke was conceived in Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada, 27 August 1976. Her parents are Angie Chalke and Doug Chalke.
She is the middle child of two brothers, the older one, Natasha Chalke, one
younger, Piper Chalke. Sarah began her acting career on TV in a made-for-TV
film called City Boy (1992). After her debut film was a success, Sarah
auditioned for the role "Becky" from Roseanne (1988). After Alicia
Goranson left the show to go to college the show was in search for an
alternative. Sarah graduated high school in 1995 while filming the 1994-95
Roseanne (1988) season. Sarah also appeared with Jim Varney (1994) in Ernest
Goes to School (1994). In 1996, Sarah starred in two films: Robin of Locksley
(1996) and Stand Against Fear (1996) in which she played an actress called
Krista Wilson. Sarah was asked to be a part in a television series named
Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy (1998) in the year after Roseanne (1988). Based
on Nothing Too Good For a Cowboy (1998) on which the show also took inspiration
from. In 1993 she took over Becky's role in Roseanne (1988). She told her she
was looking to quit acting and pursue a degree in college. 2001 (1993-1997) She
played Sara Gilbert's elder sibling on Roseanne (1988), although she's much
younger real life. Participated in 1999 CCMA Awards ceremony, and was presented
with the award for the most memorable single. (September, 1999) Appeared on
local Vancouver theatre productions at age 8. Fluent in French and German. She
is a volunteer at a hospice for patients with terminal illnesses and is
employed with the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. Chalke is a cook who enjoys
eating with her pals (especially Thai or sushi) as well as play guitar as well
as go on hikes, ski (she's an instructor), and kayaking. Her father is a lawyer,
as are her parents mediators. They also own an agency for adoption of children.
Two years ago she went with her parents to China to facilitate the adoption of
orphans in China.
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