From London waitressing to Emmy nominations: the versatile career of Sarah Goldberg
In short: Before becoming a household name in HBO's 'Barry', Sarah Goldberg was navigating the demanding streets of London. Balancing odd jobs like waitressing and babysitting, the Canadian actress built a foundation in theatre that would eventually lead her to prestigious awards and major television roles.
Born on May 31, 1985, in Vancouver, British Columbia, into a Jewish family, Sarah Goldberg's path to stardom was defined by rigorous training and diverse performance work. After exploring Europe, she moved to London in 2004 to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). To sustain herself during her early career, she worked as a waitress and a babysitter. Her interest in performing began during her high school years. This passion drove her to participate in various school productions.
Goldberg's professional ascent began in the London theatre scene. Following her graduation, she landed a part in the Young Vic's staging of Carson McCullers' 'The Member of the Wedding'. She demonstrated her range through voice-over work, instructional videos, and motion capture for video games. A 2011 Olivier Award nomination followed her acclaimed dual performance as Betsey/Lindsey in the Royal Court Theatre's 'Clybourne Park'. She also appeared in productions at the Bush Theatre and the Finborough Theatre. Additionally, she performed at the Old Vic.
This theatrical success transitioned to Broadway, and Goldberg continued to take on complex roles, including a 2012 off-Broadway revival of 'Look Back in Anger' alongside Adam Driver and Matthew Rhys. Her TV success peaked playing Sally Reed in the HBO tragicomedy 'Barry' (2018–2023), earning a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. More recently, she has appeared in the HBO series 'Industry' and stars in AMC's 'The Audacity'. Her credits also include Amy Herzog's The Great God Pan at Playwrights Horizons. Furthermore, she had minor roles in films such as The Dark Knight Rises.
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